"'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice.
"'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What?
"'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What? You look down on the police?
"'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What? You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts.
"'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What? You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief.
"'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What? You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX!
"'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What? You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking.
"'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What? You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are?
"'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What? You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train.
"A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!"
"A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?"
"A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer.
"A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her.
"A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him.
"A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration.
"A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over.
"A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all."
"A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits.
"A woman like me. . . .
"A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?"
"A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao.
"A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise.
"A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say.
"A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval.
"A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice.
"A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting.
"A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other.
"Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . .
"Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that.
"Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry."
"Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say.
"Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help.
"Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to."
"Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!"
"Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao.
"Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her.
"Ah, no..."
"Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere.
"Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither."
"Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era.
"Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built.
"Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal.
"Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth."
"Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time.
"Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working.
"All right.
"All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details."
"All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up.
"All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back."
"All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated.
"All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!"
"All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone.
"All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table.
"All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket.
"And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ."
"And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?"
"And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?" "Railroad engineering."
"And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?" "Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling.
"And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?" "Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!"
"And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?" "Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it....
"And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?" "Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!"
"And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?" "Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts.
"And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?" "Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots.
"Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said.
"Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements."
"Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said.
"Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more.
"Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys.
"Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two.
"Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?"
"Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head.
"Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head. "No.
"Anyone got a better idea?"
"Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table.
"Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table. No one spoke.
"Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table. No one spoke. "All right.
"Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table. No one spoke. "All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details."
"Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table. No one spoke. "All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up.
"Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table. No one spoke. "All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back."
"Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table. No one spoke. "All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated.
"Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table. No one spoke. "All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!"
"As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris.
"As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment.
"As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real.
"As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment."
"As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said.
"As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit."
"As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said.
"As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?"
"As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question.
"At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down.
"At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap.
"At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient."
"At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs.
"At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood.
"At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi.
"At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?"
"At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling.
"At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes.
"Because of that war?"
"Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression.
"Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega.
"Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way."
"Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past.
"Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck.
"Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target."
"Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked.
"Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order.
"Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests.
"Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions."
"Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded.
"Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded. "Very good.
"Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded. "Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?"
"Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded. "Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said.
"Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded. "Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers."
"Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded. "Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire.
"Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded. "Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later.
"But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked.
"But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time.
"But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous."
"But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger.
"But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher.
"But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it.
"But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!"
"But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang.
"But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views.
"But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements."
"But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said.
"But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more.
"But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys.
"But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two.
"But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?"
"But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head.
"But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head. "No.
"But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head. "No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship."
"But that was only because I was happy."
"But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ."
"But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed.
"But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about?
"But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy."
"But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer.
"But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water.
"But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name.
"But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him.
"But the goal is clearly not profit."
"But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said.
"But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?"
"But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question.
"But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile.
"But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?"
"But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy."
"But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence.
"But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years.
"Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!"
"Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle!
"Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment.
"Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day.
"Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash.
"Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!'
"Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter.
"Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened.
"Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy.
"Captain, the best Havana has to offer.
"Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours."
"Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal
"Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country.
"Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake.
"Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City.
"Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them.
"Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here.
"Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth.
"Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said.
"Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War."
"Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am.
"Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard.
"Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army.
"Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am.
"Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you."
"Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!"
"Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table.
"Colonel, you should know that's not going to work."
"Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer.
"Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away.
"Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one."
"Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said.
"Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements."
"Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said.
"Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more.
"Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys.
"Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting."
"Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive.
"Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said.
"Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement.
"Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said.
"Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is.
"Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is. But you might as well ask."
"Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is. But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?"
"Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is. But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded.
"Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity.
"Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity:
"Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter.
"Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical!
"Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...."
"Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile.
"Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you?
"Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery.
"Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically.
"Couthin!"
"Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !'
"Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu.
"Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit.
"Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.'
"Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun.
"Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault.
"Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe.
"Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with.
"Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said.
"Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute.
"Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute. I'll be done soon."
"Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute. I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton.
"Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute. I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled.
"Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute. I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one."
"Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute. I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi.
"Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute. I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table.
"Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute. I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal.
"Dark and bloody," the author said.
"Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests.
"Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions."
"Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded.
"Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded. "Very good.
"Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded. "Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?"
"Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded. "Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said.
"Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded. "Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers."
"Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded. "Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire.
"Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said.
"Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit."
"Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said.
"Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?"
"Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question.
"Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile.
"Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?"
"Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy."
"Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence.
"Did you hear that?"
"Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye.
"Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History!
"Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History! History!
"Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History! History! It's a new age now.
"Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History! History! It's a new age now. Who will remember us?
"Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History! History! It's a new age now. Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you?
"Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History! History! It's a new age now. Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you? Everyone will forget all this completely!"
"Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History! History! It's a new age now. Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you? Everyone will forget all this completely!" The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds.
"Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative.
"Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other.
"Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said.
"Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished.
"Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished. You should know that."
"Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished. You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something.
"Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished. You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure."
"Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished. You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked.
"Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished. You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?"
"Do you have enough material?"
"Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal?
"Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?"
"Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide.
"Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so."
"Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations.
"Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough."
"Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough." Another long silence.
"Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough." Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment.
"Don't bring up irrelevant matters.
"Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is."
"Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman,"
"Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar.
"Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up.
"Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice.
"Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What?
"Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What? You look down on the police?
"Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What? You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts.
"Don't worry, Auntie.
"Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her."
"Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos.
"Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao.
"Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up.
"Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away.
"Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day.
"Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao.
"Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng.
"Don't worry," Shi Qiang said to Wang, as he sat down next to him at the meeting table.
"Don't worry," Shi Qiang said to Wang, as he sat down next to him at the meeting table. "I'm not radioactive anymore.
"Don't worry," Shi Qiang said to Wang, as he sat down next to him at the meeting table. "I'm not radioactive anymore. The last couple of days they've washed me inside and outside like a flour sack.
"Don't worry," Shi Qiang said to Wang, as he sat down next to him at the meeting table. "I'm not radioactive anymore. The last couple of days they've washed me inside and outside like a flour sack. They didn't originally think you needed to attend this meeting, but I insisted.
"Don't worry," Shi Qiang said to Wang, as he sat down next to him at the meeting table. "I'm not radioactive anymore. The last couple of days they've washed me inside and outside like a flour sack. They didn't originally think you needed to attend this meeting, but I insisted. Heh.
"Don't worry," Shi Qiang said to Wang, as he sat down next to him at the meeting table. "I'm not radioactive anymore. The last couple of days they've washed me inside and outside like a flour sack. They didn't originally think you needed to attend this meeting, but I insisted. Heh. I bet the two of us are going to be important this time."
"Don't worry," Shi Qiang said to Wang, as he sat down next to him at the meeting table. "I'm not radioactive anymore. The last couple of days they've washed me inside and outside like a flour sack. They didn't originally think you needed to attend this meeting, but I insisted. Heh. I bet the two of us are going to be important this time." As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag.
"Don't worry," Shi Qiang said to Wang, as he sat down next to him at the meeting table. "I'm not radioactive anymore. The last couple of days they've washed me inside and outside like a flour sack. They didn't originally think you needed to attend this meeting, but I insisted. Heh. I bet the two of us are going to be important this time." As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag. He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table.
"Don't worry," Shi Qiang said to Wang, as he sat down next to him at the meeting table. "I'm not radioactive anymore. The last couple of days they've washed me inside and outside like a flour sack. They didn't originally think you needed to attend this meeting, but I insisted. Heh. I bet the two of us are going to be important this time." As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag. He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps.
"Don't you have any manners?
"Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles?
"Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him.
"Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!"
"Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears.
"Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed.
"Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care!
"Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing!
"Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead!
"Don't you think you should?"
"Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked.
"Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua.
"Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death."
"Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over.
"Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction.
"Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction.
"Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank.
"Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud.
"Down with all reactionary academic authorities!"
"Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!"
"Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist.
"Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!"
"Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly.
"Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless.
"Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed.
"Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high.
"Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off.
"Down with all reactionary doctrines!"
"Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist.
"Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!"
"Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly.
"Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless.
"Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed.
"Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high.
"Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off.
"Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down.
"Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!"
"Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!"
"Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!"
"Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist.
"Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!"
"Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly.
"Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless.
"Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed.
"Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high.
"During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction.
"During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction.
"During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank.
"During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud.
"During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old."
"During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!"
"During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms.
"During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners.
"During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last.
"Einstein is a reactionary academic authority.
"Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him.
"Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb!
"Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!"
"Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent.
"Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering.
"Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned.
"Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage.
"Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient.
"Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal.
"Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth.
"Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data."
"Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?"
"Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table.
"Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table. No one spoke.
"Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table. No one spoke. "All right.
"Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table. No one spoke. "All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details."
"Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table. No one spoke. "All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up.
"Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire.
"Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later.
"Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all.
"Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race."
"Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked.
"Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time.
"Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous."
"Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger.
"Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher.
"Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player.
"Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it.
"Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives."
"Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said.
"Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem.
"Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse.
"Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it.
"Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful.
"Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation."
"Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!"
"Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray."
"Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...."
"Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes.
"Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!"
"Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed.
"Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony.
"Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work.
"Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other.
"First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real.
"First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects."
"First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?"
"First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head.
"First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head. "I don't know.
"First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head. "I don't know. I really don't.
"First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head. "I don't know. I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different.
"First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head. "I don't know. I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer."
"First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head. "I don't know. I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha!
"For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line.
"For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant.
"For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant.
"For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork."
"For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up.
"For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!"
"For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray."
"For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...."
"For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes.
"Give me another one."
"Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi.
"Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table.
"Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal.
"Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart.
"Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang.
"Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case."
"Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds.
"Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left.
"Give me one minute.
"Give me one minute. I'll be done soon."
"Give me one minute. I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton.
"Give me one minute. I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled.
"Give me one minute. I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one."
"Give me one minute. I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi.
"Give me one minute. I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table.
"Give me one minute. I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal.
"Give me one minute. I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart.
"Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament.
"Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair....
"Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting."
"Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?"
"Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal?
"Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?"
"Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide.
"Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so."
"Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations.
"Ha!
"Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said.
"Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company.
"Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation."
"Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile.
"Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right.
"Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster.
"Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different.
"Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now.
"Ha!"
"Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut.
"Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit.
"Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now.
"Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'"
"Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language.
"Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade?
"Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across."
"Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying.
"Haha, everyone got here early!"
"Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong.
"Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes.
"Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined.
"Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood.
"Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess."
"Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han.
"Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District.
"Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued.
"He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War."
"He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am.
"He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard.
"He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army.
"He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am.
"He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you."
"He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!"
"He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table.
"He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters.
"Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!"
"Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you."
"Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say.
"Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile.
"Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng.
"Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend.
"Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does.
"Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times.
"Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me.
"Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday!
"Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me?
"Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!"
"Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao.
"Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say.
"Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another.
"Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again.
"Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances.
"Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted.
"History!
"History! History!
"History! History! It's a new age now.
"History! History! It's a new age now. Who will remember us?
"History! History! It's a new age now. Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you?
"History! History! It's a new age now. Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you? Everyone will forget all this completely!"
"History! History! It's a new age now. Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you? Everyone will forget all this completely!" The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds.
"History! History! It's a new age now. Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you? Everyone will forget all this completely!" The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds. More than a dozen years ago, on that rainy afternoon, she had stood alone here as well, gazing at her dead father.
"History! History! It's a new age now. Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you? Everyone will forget all this completely!" The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds. More than a dozen years ago, on that rainy afternoon, she had stood alone here as well, gazing at her dead father. The old Red Guard's final remark echoed endlessly in her mind....
"How beautiful!
"How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!"
"How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?'
"How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter.
"How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself.
"How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking.
"How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks.
"How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then.
"How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.'
"How can a basic survey course not teach it?"
"How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted.
"How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority.
"How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him.
"How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb!
"How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!"
"How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent.
"How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering.
"How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned.
"How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?"
"How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun.
"How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ."
"How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added.
"How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face.
"How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners?
"How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles?
"How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him.
"How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!"
"How wide is the canal?
"How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?"
"How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide.
"How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so."
"How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations.
"How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough."
"How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough." Another long silence.
"How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough." Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment.
"How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough." Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?"
"I agree!" the author shouted.
"I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings.
"I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous.
"I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection.
"I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world."
"I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing.
"I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again.
"I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out.
"I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien.
"I came here in 1989," the colonel said.
"I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?"
"I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression.
"I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega.
"I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way."
"I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past.
"I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck.
"I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target."
"I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked.
"I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up.
"I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said.
"I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute.
"I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute. I'll be done soon."
"I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute. I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton.
"I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute. I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled.
"I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute. I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one."
"I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute. I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi.
"I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute. I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table.
"I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company.
"I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation."
"I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile.
"I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right.
"I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster.
"I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different.
"I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now.
"I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight.
"I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies.
"I don't know.
"I don't know. I really don't.
"I don't know. I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different.
"I don't know. I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer."
"I don't know. I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha!
"I don't know. I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said.
"I don't know. I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company.
"I don't know. I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation."
"I don't know. I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile.
"I don't know."
"I don't know." "What?"
"I don't know." "What?" "I'm saying I don't know.
"I don't know." "What?" "I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not.
"I don't know." "What?" "I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way."
"I don't know." "What?" "I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist.
"I don't know." "What?" "I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd.
"I don't know." "What?" "I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded.
"I don't know." "What?" "I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!"
"I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun.
"I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ."
"I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added.
"I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face.
"I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners?
"I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles?
"I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him.
"I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!"
"I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears.
"I don't think so. . . ."
"I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do."
"I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?"
"I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng.
"I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else.
"I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me."
"I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish.
"I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away.
"I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move."
"I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...."
"I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes.
"I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!"
"I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed.
"I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony.
"I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work.
"I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other.
"I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with.
"I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time.
"I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman,"
"I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar.
"I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up.
"I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice.
"I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What?
"I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What? You look down on the police?
"I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What? You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts.
"I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What? You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief.
"I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What? You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX!
"I drank too much," he said.
"I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy."
"I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ."
"I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed.
"I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about?
"I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy."
"I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer.
"I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water.
"I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name.
"I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it.
"I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!"
"I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang.
"I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views.
"I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views. What about you?"
"I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views. What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher.
"I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views. What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple.
"I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views. What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple. The less said the better.
"I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views. What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple. The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said.
"I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said.
"I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is.
"I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is. But you might as well ask."
"I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is. But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?"
"I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is. But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded.
"I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is. But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds.
"I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is. But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist."
"I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is. But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison.
"I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is. But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke.
"I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move."
"I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again.
"I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air.
"I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts.
"I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . .
"I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step.
"I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds.
"I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'?
"I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced."
"I know what it is.
"I know what it is. But you might as well ask."
"I know what it is. But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?"
"I know what it is. But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded.
"I know what it is. But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds.
"I know what it is. But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist."
"I know what it is. But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison.
"I know what it is. But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke.
"I know what it is. But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer.
"I like the literary elements of Three Body.
"I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form."
"I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184.
"I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds.
"I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said.
"I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality."
"I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?"
"I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?" Pan asked, interested.
"I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?" Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said.
"I meant spiritual closure."
"I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked.
"I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?"
"I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked.
"I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua.
"I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death."
"I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over.
"I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction.
"I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction.
"I practically forgot your true calling.
"I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!"
"I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it....
"I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!"
"I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts.
"I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots.
"I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day.
"I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked.
"I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side.
"I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem.
"I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse.
"I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it.
"I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful.
"I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation."
"I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself.
"I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him.
"I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries.
"I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries. Carry on.
"I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher.
"I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple.
"I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple. The less said the better.
"I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple. The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said.
"I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple. The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive.
"I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple. The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive. "The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body.
"I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple. The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive. "The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body. Your IDs will be deleted.
"I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple. The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive. "The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body. Your IDs will be deleted. Please leave now.
"I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple. The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive. "The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body. Your IDs will be deleted. Please leave now. Thank you."
"I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!"
"I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ."
"I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng.
"I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ."
"I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do."
"I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?"
"I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng.
"I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else.
"I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me."
"I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng.
"I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ."
"I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do."
"I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?"
"I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng.
"I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else.
"I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me."
"I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish.
"I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away.
"I think I should have enough."
"I think I should have enough." Another long silence.
"I think I should have enough." Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment.
"I think I should have enough." Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?"
"I think I should have enough." Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely."
"I think I should have enough." Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal.
"I think I should have enough." Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth.
"I think I should have enough." Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data."
"I think I should have enough." Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?"
"I thought we should see each other.
"I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said.
"I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished.
"I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished. You should know that."
"I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished. You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something.
"I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished. You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure."
"I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished. You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked.
"I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished. You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?"
"I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished. You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked.
"I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit.
"I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now.
"I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'"
"I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language.
"I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade?
"I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across."
"I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying.
"I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out.
"I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?"
"I was only asking."
"I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly.
"I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead.
"I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge.
"I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch.
"I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late.
"I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her.
"I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes.
"I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth.
"I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back."
"I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated.
"I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!"
"I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone.
"I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table.
"I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket.
"I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments?
"I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first."
"I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve.
"I would be happy."
"I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence.
"I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years.
"I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force."
"I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted.
"I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings.
"I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous.
"I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection.
"I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world."
"I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back."
"I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?"
"I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?"
"I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious.
"I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking."
"I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly.
"I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead.
"I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge.
"I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch.
"I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said.
"I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality."
"I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?"
"I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?" Pan asked, interested.
"I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?" Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said.
"I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?" Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting."
"I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?" Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive.
"I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?" Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said.
"I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?" Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement.
"I'm not radioactive anymore.
"I'm not radioactive anymore. The last couple of days they've washed me inside and outside like a flour sack.
"I'm not radioactive anymore. The last couple of days they've washed me inside and outside like a flour sack. They didn't originally think you needed to attend this meeting, but I insisted.
"I'm not radioactive anymore. The last couple of days they've washed me inside and outside like a flour sack. They didn't originally think you needed to attend this meeting, but I insisted. Heh.
"I'm not radioactive anymore. The last couple of days they've washed me inside and outside like a flour sack. They didn't originally think you needed to attend this meeting, but I insisted. Heh. I bet the two of us are going to be important this time."
"I'm not radioactive anymore. The last couple of days they've washed me inside and outside like a flour sack. They didn't originally think you needed to attend this meeting, but I insisted. Heh. I bet the two of us are going to be important this time." As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag.
"I'm not radioactive anymore. The last couple of days they've washed me inside and outside like a flour sack. They didn't originally think you needed to attend this meeting, but I insisted. Heh. I bet the two of us are going to be important this time." As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag. He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table.
"I'm not radioactive anymore. The last couple of days they've washed me inside and outside like a flour sack. They didn't originally think you needed to attend this meeting, but I insisted. Heh. I bet the two of us are going to be important this time." As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag. He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps.
"I'm not radioactive anymore. The last couple of days they've washed me inside and outside like a flour sack. They didn't originally think you needed to attend this meeting, but I insisted. Heh. I bet the two of us are going to be important this time." As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag. He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look.
"I'm only passing on a message from your mother."
"I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres.
"I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them.
"I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left.
"I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned.
"I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them.
"I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed.
"I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died.
"I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk.
"I'm saying I don't know.
"I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not.
"I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way."
"I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist.
"I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd.
"I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded.
"I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!"
"I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!"
"I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!"
"I'm so embarrassed!" he said.
"I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh.
"I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table.
"I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa."
"I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said.
"I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy."
"I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ."
"I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed.
"I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about?
"I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ."
"I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over.
"I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all.
"I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first.
"I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child."
"I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down.
"I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist.
"I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge?
"I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front?
"I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help.
"I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to."
"I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!"
"I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao.
"I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her.
"I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter.
"I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me."
"I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me." Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more.
"I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me." Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more. Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return.
"I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years.
"I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force."
"I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted.
"I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings.
"I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous.
"I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection.
"I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world."
"I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing.
"I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again.
"If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng.
"If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else.
"If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me."
"If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish.
"If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away.
"If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move."
"If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again.
"If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air.
"If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts.
"If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?"
"If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng.
"If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else.
"If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me."
"If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish.
"If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away.
"If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move."
"If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again.
"If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air.
"In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke.
"In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?"
"In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down.
"In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap.
"In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient."
"In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs.
"In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood.
"In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi.
"In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?"
"Is Three Body only a game?"
"Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded.
"Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds.
"Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist."
"Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison.
"Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke.
"Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer.
"Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot.
"Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday."
"It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results."
"It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin.
"It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function.
"It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression."
"It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?"
"It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session.
"It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do.
"It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said.
"It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky.
"It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around.
"It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread!
"It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games."
"It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly.
"It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger....
"It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?"
"It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh.
"It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye.
"It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . .
"It's almost dinner time.
"It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?"
"It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked.
"It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained.
"It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face.
"It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him.
"It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner.
"It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave.
"It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock.
"It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ."
"It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added.
"It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face.
"It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners?
"It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles?
"It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him.
"It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!"
"It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears.
"It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed.
"It's not that I was trying to hide it....
"It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!"
"It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts.
"It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots.
"It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day.
"It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked.
"It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side.
"It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests.
"It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other.
"It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said.
"It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem.
"It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse.
"It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it.
"It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful.
"It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation."
"It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself.
"It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him.
"It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries.
"It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive.
"It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said.
"It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement.
"It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said.
"It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is.
"It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is. But you might as well ask."
"It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is. But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?"
"It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is. But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded.
"It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is. But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds.
"Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal.
"Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline."
"Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult.
"Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it.
"Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference.
"Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there.
"Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results."
"Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal.
"Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks.
"LAO KE-LA" REFERS to a specific breed of debonair figures active during the fifties and sixties.
"LAO KE-LA" REFERS to a specific breed of debonair figures active during the fifties and sixties. These were the keepers of old-style Shanghai fashion in the new society, at a time when holding on to the past was considered radical.
"LAO KE-LA" REFERS to a specific breed of debonair figures active during the fifties and sixties. These were the keepers of old-style Shanghai fashion in the new society, at a time when holding on to the past was considered radical. The term probably originated with the English word "old colour," or perhaps "old classic," a remnant of the colonial culture of Shanghai in the day of the treaty ports.
"LAO KE-LA" REFERS to a specific breed of debonair figures active during the fifties and sixties. These were the keepers of old-style Shanghai fashion in the new society, at a time when holding on to the past was considered radical. The term probably originated with the English word "old colour," or perhaps "old classic," a remnant of the colonial culture of Shanghai in the day of the treaty ports. As the lingo of the city incorporated bits and pieces of foreign languages, words became dismembered and, with the passage of time, grew increasingly distant from their original meanings.
"LAO KE-LA" REFERS to a specific breed of debonair figures active during the fifties and sixties. These were the keepers of old-style Shanghai fashion in the new society, at a time when holding on to the past was considered radical. The term probably originated with the English word "old colour," or perhaps "old classic," a remnant of the colonial culture of Shanghai in the day of the treaty ports. As the lingo of the city incorporated bits and pieces of foreign languages, words became dismembered and, with the passage of time, grew increasingly distant from their original meanings. By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct.
"LAO KE-LA" REFERS to a specific breed of debonair figures active during the fifties and sixties. These were the keepers of old-style Shanghai fashion in the new society, at a time when holding on to the past was considered radical. The term probably originated with the English word "old colour," or perhaps "old classic," a remnant of the colonial culture of Shanghai in the day of the treaty ports. As the lingo of the city incorporated bits and pieces of foreign languages, words became dismembered and, with the passage of time, grew increasingly distant from their original meanings. By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct. The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten.
"LAO KE-LA" REFERS to a specific breed of debonair figures active during the fifties and sixties. These were the keepers of old-style Shanghai fashion in the new society, at a time when holding on to the past was considered radical. The term probably originated with the English word "old colour," or perhaps "old classic," a remnant of the colonial culture of Shanghai in the day of the treaty ports. As the lingo of the city incorporated bits and pieces of foreign languages, words became dismembered and, with the passage of time, grew increasingly distant from their original meanings. By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct. The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten. But then something odd happened.
"LAO KE-LA" REFERS to a specific breed of debonair figures active during the fifties and sixties. These were the keepers of old-style Shanghai fashion in the new society, at a time when holding on to the past was considered radical. The term probably originated with the English word "old colour," or perhaps "old classic," a remnant of the colonial culture of Shanghai in the day of the treaty ports. As the lingo of the city incorporated bits and pieces of foreign languages, words became dismembered and, with the passage of time, grew increasingly distant from their original meanings. By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct. The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten. But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene.
"LAO KE-LA" REFERS to a specific breed of debonair figures active during the fifties and sixties. These were the keepers of old-style Shanghai fashion in the new society, at a time when holding on to the past was considered radical. The term probably originated with the English word "old colour," or perhaps "old classic," a remnant of the colonial culture of Shanghai in the day of the treaty ports. As the lingo of the city incorporated bits and pieces of foreign languages, words became dismembered and, with the passage of time, grew increasingly distant from their original meanings. By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct. The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten. But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing.
"Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?"
"Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said.
"Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests.
"Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions."
"Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded.
"Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded. "Very good.
"Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded. "Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?"
"Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded. "Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said.
"Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded. "Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers."
"Lies!"
"Lies!" Shao Lin shouted.
"Lies!" Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature.
"Lies!" Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity?
"Lies!" Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?"
"Lies!" Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person.
"Lies!" Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly.
"Lies!" Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult.
"Lies!" Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing?
"Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted.
"Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student.
"Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads.
"Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him.
"Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck.
"Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!"
"Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye.
"Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood.
"Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again.
"Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!"
"Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye.
"Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood.
"Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again.
"Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas."
"Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue.
"Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige.
"Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely.
"Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge!
"Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened.
"Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said.
"Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan.
"Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you!
"Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you."
"Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away.
"Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him."
"Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again.
"Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around.
"Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven.
"Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century—
"Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe."
"Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!"
"Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!" Shao Lin shouted.
"Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!" Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature.
"Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!" Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity?
"Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!" Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?"
"Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!" Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person.
"Me too," the software company vice president said.
"Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting."
"Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive.
"Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said.
"Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement.
"Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said.
"Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is.
"Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is. But you might as well ask."
"Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is. But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?"
"Metal" in those days meant bronze.
"Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province.
"Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons.
"Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons.
"Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons.
"Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.'
"Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy.
"Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.'
"Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man.
"Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng.
"Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend.
"Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does.
"Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times.
"Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me.
"Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay."
"Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love.
"Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head.
"Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say,
"No ... nothing?
"No ... nothing? That's reactionary!
"No ... nothing? That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted.
"No ... nothing? That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid.
"No ... nothing? That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God."
"No ... nothing? That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl.
"No ... nothing? That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing.
"No ... nothing? That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye.
"No ... nothing? That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?"
"No," the NATO liaison said.
"No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi.
"No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks.
"No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon."
"No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head.
"No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge.
"No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning.
"No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously.
"No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy.
"No.
"No. Anyone can take the exam.
"No. Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it."
"No. Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned.
"No. Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings.
"No. Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up.
"No. Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity.
"No. Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help.
"No. Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye.
"No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship."
"No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked.
"No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat.
"No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large.
"No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous."
"No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!"
"No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut.
"No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit.
"No. The distance between the abutments is too great.
"No. The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material."
"No. The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across.
"No. The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters."
"No. The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters.
"No. The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net."
"No. The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke.
"No. The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?"
"No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable.
"No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails.
"No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert.
"No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered."
"No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks?
"No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments."
"No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No.
"No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No. The distance between the abutments is too great.
"Nobody is looking down on you!
"Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you."
"Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away.
"Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him."
"Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again.
"Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around.
"Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread!
"Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games."
"Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly.
"Not easy to translate, eh, comrade?
"Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across."
"Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying.
"Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out.
"Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?"
"Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?"
"Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked.
"Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said.
"Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War."
"Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages.
"Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways.
"Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas.
"Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout.
"Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have.
"Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day.
"Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack.
"Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy.
"Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology.
"Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person.
"Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly.
"Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult.
"Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing?
"Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing? That's reactionary!
"Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing? That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted.
"Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing? That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid.
"Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing? That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God."
"Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing? That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl.
"Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said.
"Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky.
"Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience.
"Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature."
"Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this.
"Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic.
"Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible.
"Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again.
"Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye.
"Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!"
"Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed.
"Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony.
"Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work.
"Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other.
"Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with.
"Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time.
"Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?"
"Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked.
"Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan.
"Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you!
"Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you."
"Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away.
"Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him."
"Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again.
"Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around.
"Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread!
"Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games."
"Oh, look!" they'll say.
"Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful!
"Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!"
"Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?'
"Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter.
"Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself.
"Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking.
"Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks.
"Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then.
"Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she?
"Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know.
"Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest?
"Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?"
"Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears.
"Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you?
"Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest?
"Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family.
"Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself!
"Otherwise, shut up!"
"Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak.
"Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again."
"Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness.
"Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough!
"Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is."
"Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table.
"Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal."
"Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines.
"Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era.
"Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built.
"Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal.
"Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth."
"Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time.
"Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working.
"Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither."
"Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared.
"Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal.
"Professor, all this will pass."
"Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither.
"Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened.
"Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened.
"Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars.
"Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed.
"Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt.
"Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down.
"Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down.
"Professor, don't worry.
"Professor, don't worry. They know what to do."
"Professor, don't worry. They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar.
"Professor, don't worry. They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges.
"Professor, don't worry. They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators.
"Professor, don't worry. They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs.
"Professor, don't worry. They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars.
"Professor, don't worry. They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place.
"Professor, don't worry. They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said.
"Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts.
"Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization.
"Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call."
"Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang.
"Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer.
"Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours."
"Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal
"Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country.
"Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake.
"Railroad engineering."
"Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling.
"Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!"
"Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it....
"Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!"
"Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts.
"Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots.
"Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day.
"Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked.
"Raise the zither."
"Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers.
"Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down.
"Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry.
"Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry. They know what to do."
"Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry. They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar.
"Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry. They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges.
"Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry. They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators.
"Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry. They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs.
"Really?"
"Really?" Pan asked, interested.
"Really?" Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said.
"Really?" Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting."
"Really?" Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive.
"Really?" Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said.
"Really?" Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement.
"Really?" Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said.
"Really?" Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is.
"Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered.
"Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?"
"Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted.
"Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority.
"Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him.
"Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb!
"Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!"
"Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent.
"Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering.
"Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added.
"Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face.
"Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners?
"Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles?
"Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him.
"Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!"
"Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears.
"Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed.
"Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care!
"Roll up, roll up!"
"Roll up, roll up!" I'll say.
"Roll up, roll up!" I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!"
"Roll up, roll up!" I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle!
"Roll up, roll up!" I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment.
"Roll up, roll up!" I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day.
"Roll up, roll up!" I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash.
"Roll up, roll up!" I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!'
"Roll up, roll up!" I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter.
"Sasha's."
"Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears.
"Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point.
"Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ."
"Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over.
"Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all.
"Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first.
"Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child."
"Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down.
"Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target."
"Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked.
"Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order.
"Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither."
"Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers.
"Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down.
"Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry.
"Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry. They know what to do."
"Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry. They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar.
"Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?"
"Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session.
"Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do.
"Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said.
"Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky.
"Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience.
"Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature."
"Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this.
"Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic.
"So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked.
"So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat.
"So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large.
"So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous."
"So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!"
"So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut.
"So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit.
"So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now.
"So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'"
"Some questions I can answer.
"Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot.
"Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday."
"Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked.
"Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real.
"Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects."
"Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?"
"Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head.
"Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head. "I don't know.
"Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt.
"Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River.
"Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team.
"Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths!
"Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!'
"Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep.
"Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice.
"Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing.
"Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ...
"Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said.
"Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down.
"Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang.
"Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama.
"Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone.
"Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd....
"Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history.
"Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant."
"Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither."
"Target is one kilometer from the zither."
"Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared.
"Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal.
"Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined.
"Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills.
"Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling.
"Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist.
"Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth.
"Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white.
"Target is one point five kilometers from the zither."
"Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era.
"Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built.
"Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal.
"Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth."
"Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time.
"Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working.
"Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither."
"Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared.
"Target is three kilometers from the zither."
"Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled.
"Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all.
"Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him.
"Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear.
"Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific.
"Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light.
"Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly.
"Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them.
"Target is two kilometers from the zither."
"Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie.
"Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia.
"Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange.
"Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past.
"Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced.
"Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant.
"Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew.
"Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later.
"Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly.
"Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?"
"Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam!
"Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college!
"Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago.
"Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago. Didn't you know?"
"Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago. Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?"
"Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago. Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No.
"Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago. Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No. Anyone can take the exam.
"Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said.
"Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!"
"Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak.
"Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again."
"Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness.
"Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough!
"Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is."
"Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table.
"Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal."
"That doesn't seem likely."
"That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal.
"That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth.
"That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data."
"That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?"
"That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table.
"That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table. No one spoke.
"That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table. No one spoke. "All right.
"That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table. No one spoke. "All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details."
"That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly.
"That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless.
"That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed.
"That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high.
"That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off.
"That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down.
"That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle.
"That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals.
"That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery....
"That will be very difficult.
"That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it.
"That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference.
"That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there.
"That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results."
"That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal.
"That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks.
"That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long.
"That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts."
"That's enough!"
"That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table.
"That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters.
"That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is."
"That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman,"
"That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar.
"That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up.
"That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice.
"That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What?
"That's not what I meant. . . ."
"That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng.
"That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ."
"That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do."
"That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?"
"That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng.
"That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else.
"That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me."
"That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish.
"That's the canal."
"That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines.
"That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day."
"That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth.
"That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up.
"That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said.
"That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute.
"That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute. I'll be done soon."
"That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute. I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton.
"The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers."
"The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire.
"The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later.
"The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all.
"The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race."
"The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked.
"The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time.
"The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous."
"The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger.
"The National College Entrance Exam!
"The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college!
"The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago.
"The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago. Didn't you know?"
"The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago. Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?"
"The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago. Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No.
"The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago. Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No. Anyone can take the exam.
"The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago. Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No. Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it."
"The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago. Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No. Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned.
"The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!"
"The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye.
"The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late.
"The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head.
"The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence.
"The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood.
"The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below.
"The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away.
"The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence.
"The exam?"
"The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam!
"The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college!
"The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago.
"The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago. Didn't you know?"
"The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago. Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?"
"The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago. Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No.
"The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago. Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No. Anyone can take the exam.
"The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago. Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No. Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it."
"The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge.
"The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning.
"The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously.
"The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy.
"The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer.
"The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data."
"The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?"
"The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work."
"The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer.
"The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said.
"The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?"
"The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question.
"The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile.
"The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?"
"The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy."
"The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence.
"The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years.
"The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force."
"The human race is hideous.
"The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection.
"The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world."
"The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing.
"The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again.
"The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out.
"The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien.
"The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?"
"The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said.
"The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack.
"The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy.
"The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology.
"The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds.
"The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack.
"The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted.
"The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment.
"The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task.
"The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible."
"The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide.
"The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so."
"The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations.
"The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough."
"The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough." Another long silence.
"The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough." Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment.
"The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough." Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?"
"The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough." Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely."
"The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough." Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal.
"The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below."
"The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life.
"The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.'
"The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist.
"The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before.
"The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls?
"The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.'
"The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk.
"The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared.
"The other six have all given their views.
"The other six have all given their views. What about you?"
"The other six have all given their views. What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher.
"The other six have all given their views. What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple.
"The other six have all given their views. What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple. The less said the better.
"The other six have all given their views. What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple. The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said.
"The other six have all given their views. What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple. The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive.
"The other six have all given their views. What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple. The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive. "The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body.
"The other six have all given their views. What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple. The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive. "The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body. Your IDs will be deleted.
"The past is finished.
"The past is finished. You should know that."
"The past is finished. You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something.
"The past is finished. You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure."
"The past is finished. You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked.
"The past is finished. You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?"
"The past is finished. You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked.
"The past is finished. You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua.
"The past is finished. You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death."
"The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away.
"The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one."
"The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said.
"The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements."
"The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said.
"The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more.
"The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys.
"The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two.
"The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?"
"The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama.
"The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone.
"The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd....
"The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history.
"The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant."
"The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither."
"The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled.
"The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all.
"The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him.
"The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God."
"The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl.
"The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing.
"The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye.
"The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?"
"The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know."
"The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know." "What?"
"The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know." "What?" "I'm saying I don't know.
"The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know." "What?" "I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not.
"The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems.
"The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy.
"The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities.
"The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff?
"The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy.
"The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand.
"The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened.
"The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture.
"The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces.
"The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body.
"The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body. Your IDs will be deleted.
"The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body. Your IDs will be deleted. Please leave now.
"The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body. Your IDs will be deleted. Please leave now. Thank you."
"The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body. Your IDs will be deleted. Please leave now. Thank you." The two stood up and looked at each other; then glanced around, confused, and left.
"The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body. Your IDs will be deleted. Please leave now. Thank you." The two stood up and looked at each other; then glanced around, confused, and left. Pan held out his hand to the remaining five, shaking each person's hand in turn.
"The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body. Your IDs will be deleted. Please leave now. Thank you." The two stood up and looked at each other; then glanced around, confused, and left. Pan held out his hand to the remaining five, shaking each person's hand in turn. Then he said, solemnly, "We are comrades now."
"The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse.
"The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it.
"The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful.
"The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation."
"The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself.
"The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him.
"The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries.
"The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries. Carry on.
"The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries. Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off.
"Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked.
"Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real.
"Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects."
"Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?"
"Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head.
"Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head. "I don't know.
"Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head. "I don't know. I really don't.
"Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head. "I don't know. I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different.
"Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head. "I don't know. I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer."
"Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal.
"Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks.
"Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long.
"Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts."
"Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No.
"Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable.
"Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails.
"Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert.
"Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered."
"Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across.
"Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters."
"Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters.
"Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net."
"Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke.
"Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?"
"Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down.
"Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap.
"Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient."
"Then let me tell you who I am.
"Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard.
"Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army.
"Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am.
"Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you."
"Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!"
"Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table.
"Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters.
"Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is."
"Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky.
"Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience.
"Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature."
"Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this.
"Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic.
"Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible.
"Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again.
"Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye.
"Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount.
"Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said.
"Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more.
"Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys.
"Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two.
"Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?"
"Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head.
"Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head. "No.
"Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head. "No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship."
"Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head. "No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked.
"Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi.
"Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks.
"Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon."
"Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head.
"Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge.
"Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning.
"Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously.
"Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy.
"Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer.
"Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked.
"Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua.
"Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death."
"Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over.
"Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction.
"Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction.
"Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank.
"Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud.
"Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old."
"Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked.
"Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?"
"Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked.
"Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua.
"Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death."
"Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over.
"Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction.
"Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction.
"Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank.
"Then, later, we returned to the city.
"Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back?
"Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back? We still have nothing.
"Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back? We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives.
"Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back? We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs.
"Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back? We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future.
"Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back? We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future. We have nothing."
"Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back? We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future. We have nothing." Ye had no words.
"Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back? We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future. We have nothing." Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently.
"Then, we were sent to the wilderness!"
"Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms.
"Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners.
"Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last.
"Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes.
"Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams.
"Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all."
"Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly.
"Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy.
"There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak.
"There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again."
"There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness.
"There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough!
"There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is."
"There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table.
"There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal."
"There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines.
"There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day."
"There's no need for recommendations anymore?"
"There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No.
"There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No. Anyone can take the exam.
"There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No. Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it."
"There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No. Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned.
"There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No. Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings.
"There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No. Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up.
"There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No. Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity.
"There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No. Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help.
"They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat.
"They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large.
"They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous."
"They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!"
"They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut.
"They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit.
"They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now.
"They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'"
"They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language.
"This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function.
"This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression."
"This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?"
"This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session.
"This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do.
"This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said.
"This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky.
"This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience.
"This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature."
"This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects.
"This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you!
"This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that.
"This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble."
"This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun.
"This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much.
"This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here."
"This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects.
"This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay.
"This is Judgment Day."
"This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth.
"This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up.
"This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said.
"This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute.
"This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute. I'll be done soon."
"This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute. I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton.
"This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute. I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled.
"This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute. I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one."
"This is between my mother and me.
"This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you."
"This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly.
"This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother."
"This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres.
"This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them.
"This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left.
"This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned.
"This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them.
"Three Body is already my second reality."
"Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?"
"Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?" Pan asked, interested.
"Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?" Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said.
"Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?" Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting."
"Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?" Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive.
"Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?" Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said.
"Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?" Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement.
"Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?" Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said.
"Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners.
"Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last.
"Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes.
"Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams.
"Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all."
"Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly.
"Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy.
"Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us.
"Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other."
"Very good," Pan said.
"Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive.
"Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive. "The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body.
"Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive. "The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body. Your IDs will be deleted.
"Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive. "The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body. Your IDs will be deleted. Please leave now.
"Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive. "The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body. Your IDs will be deleted. Please leave now. Thank you."
"Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive. "The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body. Your IDs will be deleted. Please leave now. Thank you." The two stood up and looked at each other; then glanced around, confused, and left.
"Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive. "The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body. Your IDs will be deleted. Please leave now. Thank you." The two stood up and looked at each other; then glanced around, confused, and left. Pan held out his hand to the remaining five, shaking each person's hand in turn.
"Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive. "The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body. Your IDs will be deleted. Please leave now. Thank you." The two stood up and looked at each other; then glanced around, confused, and left. Pan held out his hand to the remaining five, shaking each person's hand in turn. Then he said, solemnly, "We are comrades now."
"Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement.
"Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said.
"Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is.
"Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is. But you might as well ask."
"Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is. But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?"
"Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is. But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded.
"Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is. But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds.
"Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is. But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist."
"Very good.
"Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?"
"Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said.
"Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers."
"Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire.
"Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later.
"Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all.
"Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race."
"Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked.
"We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day.
"We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely.
"We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days.
"We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us.
"We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again.
"We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation.
"We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central.
"We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently.
"We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages.
"We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained.
"We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face.
"We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him.
"We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner.
"We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave.
"We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock.
"We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights.
"We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home.
"We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene.
"We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart.
"We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang.
"We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case."
"We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds.
"We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left.
"We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen.
"We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues.
"We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful.
"We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?"
"We talked about taking that one last step. . . .
"We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step.
"We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds.
"We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'?
"We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced."
"We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years.
"We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle.
"We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain.
"We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back."
"We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts.
"We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death.
"We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well.
"We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley.
"We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer."
"We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice.
"We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me.
"We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you."
"We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly.
"What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks?
"What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments."
"What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No.
"What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No. The distance between the abutments is too great.
"What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No. The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material."
"What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No. The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across.
"What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No. The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters."
"What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No. The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters.
"What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No. The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net."
"What do Trisolarans look like?"
"What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head.
"What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head. "I don't know.
"What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head. "I don't know. I really don't.
"What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head. "I don't know. I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different.
"What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head. "I don't know. I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer."
"What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head. "I don't know. I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha!
"What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head. "I don't know. I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said.
"What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head. "I don't know. I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company.
"What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled.
"What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one."
"What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi.
"What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table.
"What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal.
"What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart.
"What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang.
"What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case."
"What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds.
"What ideals do we have in common, exactly?"
"What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question.
"What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile.
"What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?"
"What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy."
"What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence.
"What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years.
"What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force."
"What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted.
"What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?"
"What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely."
"What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal.
"What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth.
"What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data."
"What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?"
"What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table.
"What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table. No one spoke.
"What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table. No one spoke. "All right.
"What is it?"
"What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?"
"What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!"
"What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ."
"What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng.
"What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ."
"What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do."
"What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?"
"What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng.
"What's so happy and auspicious about it?"
"What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer.
"What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her.
"What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him.
"What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration.
"What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over.
"What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all."
"What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits.
"What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve.
"What's that?"
"What's that?" "Railroad engineering."
"What's that?" "Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling.
"What's that?" "Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!"
"What's that?" "Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it....
"What's that?" "Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!"
"What's that?" "Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts.
"What's that?" "Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots.
"What's that?" "Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day.
"What's there for me to be upset about?
"What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy."
"What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer.
"What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water.
"What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name.
"What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him.
"What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?"
"What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?"
"What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!"
"What's there to be afraid of?
"What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny."
"What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist.
"What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away.
"What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall."
"What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework.
"What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace.
"What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes.
"What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness.
"What?"
"What?" "I'm saying I don't know.
"What?" "I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not.
"What?" "I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way."
"What?" "I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist.
"What?" "I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd.
"What?" "I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded.
"What?" "I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!"
"What?" "I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!"
"Whatever it is, let's hear it!"
"Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao.
"Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her.
"Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter.
"Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me."
"Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me." Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more.
"Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me." Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more. Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return.
"Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me." Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more. Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return. She waited several days, but in the end it was Jiang Lili who came to visit.
"Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me." Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more. Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return. She waited several days, but in the end it was Jiang Lili who came to visit. She had come straight from work in Yangshupu and had had to transfer several times on the bus.
"Where is it?" several players asked in unison.
"Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke.
"Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer.
"Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot.
"Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday."
"Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked.
"Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real.
"Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects."
"Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?"
"While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy.
"While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us.
"While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other."
"While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye.
"While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt.
"While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River.
"While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team.
"While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths!
"While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!'
"Who do you think you are?"
"Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked.
"Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said.
"Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War."
"Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am.
"Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard.
"Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army.
"Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am.
"Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you."
"Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?"
"Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?"
"Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked.
"Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said.
"Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War."
"Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am.
"Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard.
"Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army.
"Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am.
"Why?"
"Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down.
"Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap.
"Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient."
"Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs.
"Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood.
"Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi.
"Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?"
"Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling.
"Will innocent bystanders be hurt?"
"Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling.
"Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes.
"Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed."
"Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship."
"Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts.
"Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization.
"Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call."
"Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang.
"Ye Zhetai!"
"Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it.
"Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you?
"Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you.
"Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science!
"Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert.
"Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!"
"Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd.
"Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity.
"Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics.
"Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is.
"Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death!
"Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time.
"Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words.
"Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit:
"Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?"
"Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered.
"Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?"
"Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge!
"Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics."
"Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results."
"Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin.
"Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function.
"Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression."
"Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?"
"Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session.
"Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do.
"Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled.
"Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all.
"Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him.
"Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear.
"Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific.
"Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light.
"Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly.
"Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them.
"Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither."
"Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression.
"Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega.
"Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way."
"Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past.
"Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck.
"Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target."
"Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked.
"Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order.
"Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither."
"Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly.
"Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!"
"Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?"
"Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer.
"Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her.
"Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him.
"Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration.
"Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over.
"Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all."
"Yes," the author agreed, and nodded.
"Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body.
"Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form."
"Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184.
"Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds.
"Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said.
"Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality."
"Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?"
"Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?" Pan asked, interested.
"You also taught the big bang theory.
"You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories."
"You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject.
"You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven.
"You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century—
"You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe."
"You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!"
"You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!" Shao Lin shouted.
"You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!" Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature.
"You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now.
"You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight.
"You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies.
"You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer.
"You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually.
"You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic."
"You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players.
"You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris.
"You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment.
"You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you?
"You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you.
"You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science!
"You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert.
"You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!"
"You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd.
"You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity.
"You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity:
"You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter.
"You fell asleep with your head on the table.
"You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa."
"You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said.
"You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy."
"You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ."
"You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed.
"You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about?
"You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy."
"You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer.
"You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice.
"You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me.
"You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you."
"You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly.
"You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother."
"You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres.
"You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them.
"You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left.
"You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned.
"You know how good they are?
"You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train.
"You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing.
"You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks.
"You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts.
"You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them."
"You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said.
"You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!"
"You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak.
"You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes.
"You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap."
"You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?"
"You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid.
"You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead?
"You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left?
"You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?"
"You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent.
"You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence.
"You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted.
"You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority.
"You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him.
"You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb!
"You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!"
"You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent.
"You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering.
"You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned.
"You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage.
"You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger.
"You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher.
"You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it.
"You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!"
"You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang.
"You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views.
"You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views. What about you?"
"You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views. What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher.
"You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views. What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple.
"You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else.
"You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me."
"You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish.
"You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away.
"You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move."
"You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again.
"You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air.
"You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts.
"You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . .
"You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked.
"You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly.
"You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?"
"You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam!
"You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college!
"You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago.
"You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago. Didn't you know?"
"You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago. Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?"
"You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago. Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No.
"You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo?
"You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!"
"You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me.
"You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard.
"You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai.
"You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect.
"You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy.
"You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again.
"You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow!
"You're afraid of the stars falling down?"
"You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly.
"You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head.
"You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of?
"You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny."
"You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist.
"You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away.
"You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall."
"You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework.
"You're already the definition of rudeness.
"You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough!
"You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is."
"You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table.
"You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal."
"You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines.
"You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day."
"You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth.
"You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up.
"You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said.
"You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers."
"You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire.
"You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later.
"You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all.
"You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race."
"You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked.
"You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time.
"You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous."
"You're just like I imagined.
"You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood.
"You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess."
"You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han.
"You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District.
"You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued.
"You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player.
"You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it.
"You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives."
"You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly.
"You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother."
"You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres.
"You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them.
"You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left.
"You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned.
"You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them.
"You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed.
"You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died.
"You're right.
"You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster.
"You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different.
"You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now.
"You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight.
"You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies.
"You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer.
"You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually.
"You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic."
"You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi.
"You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?"
"You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling.
"You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes.
"You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed."
"You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship."
"You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts.
"You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization.
"You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call."
"You: you're trying to say that God exists?"
"You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know."
"You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know." "What?"
"You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know." "What?" "I'm saying I don't know.
"You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know." "What?" "I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not.
"You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know." "What?" "I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way."
"You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know." "What?" "I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist.
"You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know." "What?" "I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd.
"You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know." "What?" "I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded.
"Your thoughts are very dangerous."
"Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger.
"Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher.
"Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it.
"Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!"
"Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang.
"Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views.
"Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views. What about you?"
"Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views. What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher.
'"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself.
'"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below."
'"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life.
'"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.'
'"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist.
'"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before.
'"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls?
'"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.'
'"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk.
'"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly.
'"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that.
'"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much!
'"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin.
'"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin.
'"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first.
'"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed.
'"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival.
'"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?'
''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said.
''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens.
''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now.
''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, '
''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket.
''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.'
''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long.
''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here.
''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, '
''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said.
''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice.
''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?'
''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom.
''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer.
''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?'
''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen.
''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened.
''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained.
'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training.
'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse.
'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.'
'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading.
'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.'
'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head.
'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better.
'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time.
'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?'
'A lot of people must go through that way.
'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?'
'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng.
'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off.
'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.'
'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight.
'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch.
'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open.
'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came.
'About fourteen, I think.'
'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen.
'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?'
'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket.
'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.'
'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.' This was true.
'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.' This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age.
'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.' This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit.
'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.' This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training.
'About this Ming History business,' he said.
'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear.
'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth.
'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?'
'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?' Gu Yanwu sighed.
'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?' Gu Yanwu sighed. 'We've all seen this Ming History.
'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?' Gu Yanwu sighed. 'We've all seen this Ming History. There are, inevitably, passages in it which are not very complimentary to the Tartars.
'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?' Gu Yanwu sighed. 'We've all seen this Ming History. There are, inevitably, passages in it which are not very complimentary to the Tartars. It was written by Zhu Guozhen, who, as you know, was a former Chancellor at the Ming Court.
'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?' Gu Yanwu sighed. 'We've all seen this Ming History. There are, inevitably, passages in it which are not very complimentary to the Tartars. It was written by Zhu Guozhen, who, as you know, was a former Chancellor at the Ming Court. When he came to write about the "antics of the Paramount Chief of the Jianzhou tribe", which is how the Ming Court used to refer to the Tartars, it's a bit hard to see how he could have been polite.'
'Ace!
'Ace! Ace!
'Ace! Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands.
'Ace! Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six!
'Ace! Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six! Seven!
'Ace! Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six! Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible.
'Ace! Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six! Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three.
'Ace! Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six! Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six.
'Ace! Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six! Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!'
'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat.
'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway'
'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters.
'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something.
'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?'
'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness!
'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing.
'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!'
'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him.
'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.'
'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then.
'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao.
'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?'
'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you.
'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.'
'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun.
'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle.
'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.'
'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.'
'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot.
'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought.
'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer.
'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though.
'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening!
'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!'
'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world.
'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought.
'Ah no, cruel cousin!
'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!'
'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time.
'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch.
'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.'
'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel.
'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly.
'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way.
'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?'
'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!'
'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether.
'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—'
'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu.
'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty.
'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human.
'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.'
'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled.
'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people.
'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui.
'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.'
'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng.
'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.'
'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure.
'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said.
'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng.
'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!'
'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free.
'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu.
'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!'
'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast!
'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?'
'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet.
'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan.
'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam.
'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things?
'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig.
'All I can thay ith that I hope you marry a lithping huthband, tho that you have "ithee-withee" "ithee-withee" in your earth every minute of the day.
'All I can thay ith that I hope you marry a lithping huthband, tho that you have "ithee-withee" "ithee-withee" in your earth every minute of the day. Ah, Holy Name!
'All I can thay ith that I hope you marry a lithping huthband, tho that you have "ithee-withee" "ithee-withee" in your earth every minute of the day. Ah, Holy Name! I think I can thee that blethed day already before my eyeth!'
'All I can thay ith that I hope you marry a lithping huthband, tho that you have "ithee-withee" "ithee-withee" in your earth every minute of the day. Ah, Holy Name! I think I can thee that blethed day already before my eyeth!' Bao-yu could not help laughing; but Xiang-yun had already turned and fled.
'All I can thay ith that I hope you marry a lithping huthband, tho that you have "ithee-withee" "ithee-withee" in your earth every minute of the day. Ah, Holy Name! I think I can thee that blethed day already before my eyeth!' Bao-yu could not help laughing; but Xiang-yun had already turned and fled. If you wish to know the conclusion of this scene, you must read the following chapter.
'All I know is that he wants to see you.
'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.'
'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke.
'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall.
'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth.
'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!'
'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees.
'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled.
'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed.
'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come.
'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.'
'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten.
'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there.
'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up.
'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights.
'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?'
'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her.
'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket.
'All right, that's enough.'
'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly.
'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone.
'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen.
'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already.
'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake.
'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name.
'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.'
'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket.
'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy.
'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out.
'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one.
'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight.
'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say.
'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful!
'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!"
'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?'
'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter.
'All right,' he said.
'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more.
'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out.
'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.'
'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids.
'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes.
'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her.
'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said.
'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy.
'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out.
'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her.
'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money.
'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy!
'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!'
'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed.
'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here!
'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!'
'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!'
'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened.
'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture.
'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces.
'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?'
'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech.
'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading.
'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt.
'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher.
'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth).
'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash!
'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!'
'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity.
'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing!
'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you!
'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect.
'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you!
'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!'
'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity.
'Always finding fault.
'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe.
'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with.
'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.'
'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu.
'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.'
'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly.
'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean.
'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.'
'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.'
'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man.
'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.'
'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed.
'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer.
'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right.
'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.'
'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside.
'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way.
'And I promise not to tell anyone.'
'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence.
'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other.
'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly.
'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this.
'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.'
'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket.
'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman.
'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much.
'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily.
'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two.
'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on.
'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later.
'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!'
'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more.
'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma.
'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day.
'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon.
'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am!
'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?'
'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply.
'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said:
'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you.
'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do.
'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance.
'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday.
'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?'
'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought.
'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.'
'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at.
'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket.
'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior.
'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.'
'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so.
'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks.
'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!'
'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it.
'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil.
'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?'
'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink.
'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem:
'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame?
'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name.
'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain.
'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain.
'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?'
'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket.
'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered.
'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent.
'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.'
'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities.
'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one.
'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?'
'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch.
'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile.
'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away.
'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.'
'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk.
'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?'
'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu.
'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull.
'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know!
'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy.
'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li.
'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards.
'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own.
'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.'
'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.)
'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me!
'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li.
'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come.
'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.'
'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something.
'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!'
'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman.
'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away.
'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?'
'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers.
'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.'
'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket.
'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head!
'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her.
'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.'
'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian.
'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot.
'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass.
'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd.
'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly.
'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back.
'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said.
'Anyway, I'm not all that bad.
'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.'
'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs.
'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.'
'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified.
'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off.
'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me.
'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!'
'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track.
'Anyway, thank you, Master.'
'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?'
'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor.
'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel.
'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian.
'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.'
'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?'
'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind.
'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill.
'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked.
'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly.
'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face.
'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement.
'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside.
'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage.
'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once.
'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail.
'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead.
'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?'
'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.'
'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder.
'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother.
'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.'
'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes.
'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder.
'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake.
'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open.
'Are you really going to ask him in?'
'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes.
'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes. Why?'
'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes. Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.'
'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes. Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li.
'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes. Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?'
'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes. Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li.
'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes. Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards.
'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes. Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own.
'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly.
'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way.
'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?'
'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng.
'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off.
'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.'
'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight.
'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch.
'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open.
'Are you telling me how to behave?'
'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not.
'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.'
'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair.
'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.'
'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really!
'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!'
'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care.
'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death!
'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there.
'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend.
'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark.
'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, '
'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here.
'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.'
'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu.
'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall.
'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide.
'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.'
'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks.
'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features.
'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose.
'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed.
'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said.
'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me.
'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.'
'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes.
'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.'
'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed.
'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer.
'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right.
'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.'
'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside.
'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way.
'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there.
'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather.
'Ask him in,' said Xi-feng.
'Ask him in,' said Xi-feng. Hearing that he was to be received, Jia Rui rejoiced inwardly.
'Ask him in,' said Xi-feng. Hearing that he was to be received, Jia Rui rejoiced inwardly. He came into the room wreathed in smiles and overwhelmed Xi-feng with civilities.
'Ask him in,' said Xi-feng. Hearing that he was to be received, Jia Rui rejoiced inwardly. He came into the room wreathed in smiles and overwhelmed Xi-feng with civilities. With feigned solicitude she pressed him to be seated and to take tea.
'Ask him in,' said Xi-feng. Hearing that he was to be received, Jia Rui rejoiced inwardly. He came into the room wreathed in smiles and overwhelmed Xi-feng with civilities. With feigned solicitude she pressed him to be seated and to take tea. He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress.
'Ask him in,' said Xi-feng. Hearing that he was to be received, Jia Rui rejoiced inwardly. He came into the room wreathed in smiles and overwhelmed Xi-feng with civilities. With feigned solicitude she pressed him to be seated and to take tea. He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress. 'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes.
'Ask him in,' said Xi-feng. Hearing that he was to be received, Jia Rui rejoiced inwardly. He came into the room wreathed in smiles and overwhelmed Xi-feng with civilities. With feigned solicitude she pressed him to be seated and to take tea. He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress. 'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes. 'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng.
'Ask him in,' said Xi-feng. Hearing that he was to be received, Jia Rui rejoiced inwardly. He came into the room wreathed in smiles and overwhelmed Xi-feng with civilities. With feigned solicitude she pressed him to be seated and to take tea. He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress. 'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes. 'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?'
'Ask him in,' said Xi-feng. Hearing that he was to be received, Jia Rui rejoiced inwardly. He came into the room wreathed in smiles and overwhelmed Xi-feng with civilities. With feigned solicitude she pressed him to be seated and to take tea. He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress. 'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes. 'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng.
'Bao-chai's.'
'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily).
'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you.
'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.'
'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused?
'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her.
'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?'
'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu.
'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not?
'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here.
'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.'
'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother.
'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table.
'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat.
'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door.
'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said.
'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.'
'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession.
'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people.
'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?'
'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever.
'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch.
'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly:
'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now!
'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense!
'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.'
'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly.
'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life.
'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.'
'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist.
'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before.
'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls?
'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.'
'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk.
'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared.
'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them.
'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher.
'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away.
'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.'
'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would.
'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her.
'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.'
'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian.
'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot.
'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass.
'Being stubborn, are we?
'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!'
'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter.
'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh!
'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket.
'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you?
'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's!
'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them?
'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.'
'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought.
'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall.
'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha!
'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha! Some fall!
'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha! Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.'
'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha! Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess.
'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha! Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice!
'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha! Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat?
'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha! Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!'
'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head.
'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better.
'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time.
'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?'
'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket.
'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?'
'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed.
'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight.
'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.'
'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly.
'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent.
'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds!
'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!'
'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine.
'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates.
'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses.
'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—'
'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him.
'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure.
'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?'
'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries.
'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out.
'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away.
'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot.
'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.'
'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned.
'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy!
'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.'
'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly.
'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.'
'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?'
'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor.
'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel.
'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian.
'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.'
'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?'
'Bugler Liu!'
'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly.
'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly. No response.
'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly. No response. Father ran up and nudged him.
'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly. No response. Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground.
'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly. No response. Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock.
'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly. No response. Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss.
'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly. No response. Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils.
'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly. No response. Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves.
'Bullshit!'
'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed.
'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite.
'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?'
'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.'
'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood.
'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip.
'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field.
'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field. There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air.
'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!'
'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang.
'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses.
'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.'
'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui.
'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance.
'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU.
'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong.
'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done.
'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle.
'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.'
'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea.
'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her.
'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress.
'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment.
'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma.
'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour.
'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss!
'But a body-servant!
'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.'
'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics.
'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets.
'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him.
'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay.
'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden.
'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions.
'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism:
'But how did you get hold of her?'
'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries.
'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out.
'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away.
'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot.
'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.'
'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned.
'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy!
'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge?
'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng.
'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.'
'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure.
'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said.
'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng.
'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!'
'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free.
'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?'
'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng.
'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River.
'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life.
'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl.
'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty.
'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession.
'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself.
'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below."
'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life.
'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.'
'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly.
'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then.
'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.'
'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes.
'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said.
'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear.
'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth.
'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?'
'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?' Gu Yanwu sighed.
'But what?' said the Helmsman.
'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket.
'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market.
'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.'
'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused.
'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh.
'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life.
'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance.
'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket.
'But where can we go?'
'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed.
'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence.
'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven.
'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!'
'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether.
'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—'
'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu.
'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty.
'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is.
'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription.
'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago.
'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?'
'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely.
'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it.
'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu.
'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it.
'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil.
'But. . . but...
'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said.
'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.'
'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?'
'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly.
'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!'
'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh.
'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you.
'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe.
'But. . . but—'
'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman.
'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket.
'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market.
'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.'
'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused.
'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh.
'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life.
'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance.
'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen.
'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word.
'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.'
'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied.
'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!'
'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself.
'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides.
'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling.
'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse.
'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket.
'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior.
'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.'
'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so.
'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks.
'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!'
'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her.
'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.'
'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster.
'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch.
'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!'
'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud.
'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice.
'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said.
'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad.
'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter.
'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.'
'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?'
'Come here!
'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!'
'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!'
'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone.
'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror.
'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed.
'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu.
'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand.
'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late.
'Come inside!'
'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle.
'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said.
'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it.
'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it.
'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is.
'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?'
'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins.
'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place.
'Come inside,' he said.
'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.'
'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy.
'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here.
'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.'
'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother.
'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table.
'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat.
'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door.
'Come on!
'Come on! Take me there!'
'Come on! Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly!
'Come on! Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.'
'Come on! Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see.
'Come on! Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated.
'Come on! Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat.
'Come on! Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket.
'Come on! Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested.
'Come on,' he said.
'Come on,' he said. 'Follow me.'
'Come on,' he said. 'Follow me.' Trinket rushed to open it for him and held up the door-curtain for him to go through.
'Come on,' he said. 'Follow me.' Trinket rushed to open it for him and held up the door-curtain for him to go through. Then he followed him to the hall.
'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared.
'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them.
'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born.
'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.'
'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist.
'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen.
'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted.
'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin.
'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation.
'Come, my friends, ' he said.
'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.'
'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession.
'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang.
'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi.
'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet:
'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere.
'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said.
'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup.
'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse?
'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part.
'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have.
'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention.
'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted.
'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency.
'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems.
'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy.
'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities.
'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether.
'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—'
'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu.
'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty.
'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human.
'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.'
'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled.
'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people.
'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found.
'Commander Yu . . .'
'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough.
'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .'
'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what?
'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!'
'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted.
'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands.
'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped.
'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind.
'Commander, I'm wounded!
'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!'
'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck.
'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!'
'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound.
'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?'
'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him.
'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .'
'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping.
'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.'
'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot.
'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!'
'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over.
'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . .
'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . .
'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps.
'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something.
'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant.
'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too.
'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!'
'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four.
'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground.
'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed.
'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .'
'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home?
'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home? Go home?
'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home? Go home? Yes, go home!
'Coo!' he gasped.
'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body.
'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor.
'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair.
'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl.
'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing.
'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly.
'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?'
'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian.
'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?'
'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng.
'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.'
'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui.
'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.'
'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng.
'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.'
'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure.
'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said.
'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered.
'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent.
'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.'
'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities.
'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one.
'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?'
'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch.
'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked!
'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from.
'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian.
'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot.
'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass.
'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd.
'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly.
'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back.
'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said.
'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens.
'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now.
'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!'
'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage.
'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again.
'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity.
'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with.
'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him:
'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time?
'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace?
'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can.
'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day.
'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!'
'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing:
'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative!
'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!"
'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!"
'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !'
'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu.
'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit.
'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl.
'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty.
'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession.
'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself.
'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below."
'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life.
'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.'
'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist.
'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before.
'Curse you?
'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you!
'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge!
'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard!
'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?'
'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said.
'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground.
'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!'
'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route.
'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?'
'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .'
'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded.
'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before?
'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while.
'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .'
'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol.
'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall.
'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap.
'Dad, our house is gone. . . .'
'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said.
'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon.
'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three?
'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?'
'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was.
'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face.
'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth.
'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot.
'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before?
'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while.
'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .'
'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol.
'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall.
'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap.
'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields.
'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre.
'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks.
'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up.
'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill.
'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!'
'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter.
'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth.
'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!'
'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it.
'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth.
'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck.
'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.'
'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal.
'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco.
'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge.
'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath.
'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water.
'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls.
'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad.
'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.'
'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?'
'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment.
'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?'
'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper.
'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight.
'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?'
'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth.
'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan.
'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.'
'Dad,' he said, 'Dad!
'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?'
'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face.
'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing.
'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping.
'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad.
'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water.
'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.'
'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest.
'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry?
'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am.
'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am. Can you find me something to eat?
'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am. Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .'
'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am. Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber.
'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am. Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack.
'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am. Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .'
'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am. Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead.
'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am. Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry.
'Damn!' he thought.
'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut.
'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?'
'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's.
'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in.
'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him.
'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear.
'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.'
'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way.
'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed.
'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.'
'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh.
'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu.
'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?'
'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch.
'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!'
'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud.
'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice.
'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking.
'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell!
'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again.
'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!'
'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said.
'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change.
'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.'
'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic.
'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden.
'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?'
'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered.
'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly.
'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?'
'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .'
'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me!
'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!'
'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously.
'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.'
'Did you say there were two copies at Oboi's place?'
'Did you say there were two copies at Oboi's place?' 'Yes,' said Trinket.
'Did you say there were two copies at Oboi's place?' 'Yes,' said Trinket. 'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.'
'Did you say there were two copies at Oboi's place?' 'Yes,' said Trinket. 'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.' Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure.
'Did you say there were two copies at Oboi's place?' 'Yes,' said Trinket. 'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.' Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure. 'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly.
'Did you say there were two copies at Oboi's place?' 'Yes,' said Trinket. 'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.' Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure. 'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.'
'Did you say there were two copies at Oboi's place?' 'Yes,' said Trinket. 'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.' Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure. 'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens.
'Did you say there were two copies at Oboi's place?' 'Yes,' said Trinket. 'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.' Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure. 'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought.
'Did you say there were two copies at Oboi's place?' 'Yes,' said Trinket. 'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.' Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure. 'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting.
'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh.
'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.'
'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist.
'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea.
'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible.
'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore.
'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written.
'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date.
'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain:
'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately.
'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket.
'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.'
'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded.
'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly.
'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?'
'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly.
'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero.
'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself.
'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui.
'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!'
'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come!
'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui.
'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.'
'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.'
'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught.
'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience.
'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper.
'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel?
'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead.
'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.'
'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu.
'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!'
'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu.
'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words.
'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.'
'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in.
'Does that make it feel better, Dad?'
'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth.
'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan.
'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.'
'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?'
'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .'
'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded.
'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before?
'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while.
'Don't be afraid, ' he said.
'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you.
'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.'
'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again.
'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist.
'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.)
'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought.
'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.'
'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at.
'Don't cry!'
'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her.
'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.'
'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster.
'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly.
'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we?
'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!'
'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter.
'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh!
'Don't go starting any more arguments!'
'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily.
'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two.
'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on.
'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later.
'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!'
'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more.
'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma.
'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day.
'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom.
'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you.
'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?'
'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began.
'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face.
'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said.
'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice.
'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?'
'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom.
'Don't say what you don't mean!'
'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet.
'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu.
'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.'
'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma.
'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.'
'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard.
'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water.
'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite.
'Don't twist my words.
'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.'
'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in.
'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!'
'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage.
'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again.
'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity.
'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with.
'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him:
'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.'
'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him.
'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance.
'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished.
'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can.
'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?'
'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence.
'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself.
'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said.
'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng.
'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off.
'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.'
'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight.
'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch.
'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open.
'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came.
'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut.
'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it.
'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh.
'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day.
'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.'
'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist.
'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin?
'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?'
'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk.
'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives.
'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow.
'Douguan, is that you?
'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.'
'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be.
'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.'
'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm.
'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed.
'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded!
'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!'
'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck.
'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father.
'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father. The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him.
'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father. The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him. He shivered.
'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father. The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him. He shivered. His stomach growled.
'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father. The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him. He shivered. His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.'
'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father. The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him. He shivered. His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred.
'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father. The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him. He shivered. His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road.
'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father. The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him. He shivered. His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves.
'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father. The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him. He shivered. His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs.
'Douguan, my son!
'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?'
'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad.
'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart.
'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up.
'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill.
'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!'
'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter.
'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth.
'Douguan,' he barked.
'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi.
'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder.
'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled.
'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields.
'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down.
'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him.
'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway.
'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland.
'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad.
'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.'
'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels.
'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint.
'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces.
'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them.
'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood.
'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest.
'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open.
'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .'
'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead.
'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry.
'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.'
'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet.
'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?'
'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?' Granddad mumbled.
'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?' Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?'
'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?' Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky.
'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan!
'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up!
'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up! Wake up!
'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up! Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .'
'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up! Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes.
'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up! Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son.
'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up! Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family.
'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up! Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty.
'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up! Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period.
'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.'
'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy.
'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here.
'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.'
'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother.
'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table.
'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat.
'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door.
'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said.
'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests.
'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars.
'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him.
'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy.
'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of?
'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.'
'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man.
'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!'
'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!' He sighed.
'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . .
'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . .
'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .'
'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father.
'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?'
'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.'
'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder.
'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother.
'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.'
'Elder brother . . .'
'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp.
'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts.
'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines.
'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too.
'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!'
'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four.
'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground.
'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed.
'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . .
'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . .
'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .'
'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand.
'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang.
'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.'
'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . .
'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . .
'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .'
'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret.
'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare?
'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find?
'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.'
'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving:
'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy.
'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.'
'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled.
'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.'
'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time.
'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch.
'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.'
'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel.
'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly.
'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way.
'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?'
'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng.
'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off.
'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch.
'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour.
'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit.
'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect.
'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.'
'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling.
'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but...
'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said.
'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.'
'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented.
'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual.
'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.'
'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before.
'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed.
'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.'
'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room.
'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply.
'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is.
'Exactly!' said Dai-yu.
'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!'
'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu.
'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words.
'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.'
'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in.
'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!'
'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage.
'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again.
'Exactly.
'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?'
'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly.
'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero.
'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself.
'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.'
'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment.
'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious.
'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking.
'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale.
'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here.
'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.'
'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu.
'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!'
'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale.
'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.'
'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup.
'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu.
'Excellent!' said the other.
'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight.
'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.'
'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him.
'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born.
'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune.
'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist.
'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company.
'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly.
'First go and get me some water!'
'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale.
'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.'
'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup.
'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu.
'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.'
'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste.
'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them.
'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face.
'Follow me.'
'Follow me.' Trinket rushed to open it for him and held up the door-curtain for him to go through.
'Follow me.' Trinket rushed to open it for him and held up the door-curtain for him to go through. Then he followed him to the hall.
'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow!
'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!'
'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it.
'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether.
'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business?
'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill.
'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.'
'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other.
'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight.
'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer.
'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right.
'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.'
'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside.
'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way.
'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there.
'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather.
'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.'
'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south.
'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket.
'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman.
'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much.
'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad.
'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you.
'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy.
'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.'
'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp.
'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off.
'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said.
'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü.
'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao.
'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present.
'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang.
'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed.
'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said.
'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is.
'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription.
'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can.
'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?'
'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence.
'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself.
'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said.
'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.'
'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can.
'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile.
'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!'
'Funny!' she said.
'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...'
'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course.
'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.'
'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot.
'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?'
'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot.
'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her.
'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.'
'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.'
'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh.
'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?'
'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed.
'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.'
'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen.
'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?'
'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket.
'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.'
'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it.
'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.'
'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning.
'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat.
'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway'
'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters.
'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something.
'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?'
'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness!
'Get along with you!' laughed Musk.
'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!'
'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily.
'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two.
'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on.
'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later.
'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!'
'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more.
'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma.
'Get the hell out of here!'
'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious.
'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!'
'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother!
'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!'
'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily.
'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that.
'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you.
'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble.
'Get up here!'
'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily.
'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch.
'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly.
'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose.
'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked.
'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly.
'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face.
'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement.
'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful.
'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem.
'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you.
'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity.
'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.'
'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it.
'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late.
'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?'
'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch.
'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing!
'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you!
'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect.
'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you!
'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!'
'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity.
'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls.
'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him.
'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go.
'Good for you, my son!'
'Good for you, my son!' He sighed.
'Good for you, my son!' He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat.
'Good for you, my son!' He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.'
'Good for you, my son!' He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy.
'Good for you, my son!' He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded.
'Good for you, my son!' He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board.
'Good for you, my son!' He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?'
'Good for you, my son!' He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand.
'Good girl!' said Bao-yu.
'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.'
'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste.
'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them.
'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face.
'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?'
'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.'
'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry.
'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose.
'Good!' said the old eunuch.
'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.'
'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again.
'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs.
'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door.
'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal.
'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside.
'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand.
'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it.
'Good,' he said with a little smile.
'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.'
'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself.
'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course.
'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution.
'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.'
'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf.
'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself.
'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented.
'Goodness!
'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits.
'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard.
'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan.
'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House.
'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard.
'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement.
'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.'
'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker.
'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her.
'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.'
'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour.
'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch.
'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.'
'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple.
'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground.
'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself.
'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat.
'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late.
'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?'
'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch.
'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep?
'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again.
'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing.
'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy?
'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?'
'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer.
'Gracious me!
'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li.
'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come.
'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.'
'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten.
'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there.
'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up.
'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights.
'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?'
'Ha ha!
'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me.
'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!'
'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak.
'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how.
'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said.
'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death.
'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it.
'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done?
'Hai Dafu?
'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu?
'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?'
'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket.
'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said.
'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke.
'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said.
'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me.
'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.'
'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me.
'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.'
'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand.
'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went.
'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?'
'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before.
'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place.
'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess.
'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief.
'He is our guest,' said Nightingale.
'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.'
'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup.
'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu.
'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.'
'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste.
'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them.
'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face.
'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?'
'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested.
'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor?
'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it.
'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it. Oh help!
'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it. Oh help! What am I going to do?
'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it. Oh help! What am I going to do? I have to get out of this Palace as quickly as possible.
'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it. Oh help! What am I going to do? I have to get out of this Palace as quickly as possible. Aiyo, I can't though!
'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it. Oh help! What am I going to do? I have to get out of this Palace as quickly as possible. Aiyo, I can't though! The gates will have been shut long ago.
'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it. Oh help! What am I going to do? I have to get out of this Palace as quickly as possible. Aiyo, I can't though! The gates will have been shut long ago. It won't be long now before the Empress Dowager gives orders for my arrest.
'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li.
'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?'
'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li.
'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards.
'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own.
'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.'
'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.)
'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me!
'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li.
'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed.
'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about?
'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?'
'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin.
'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'.
'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters.
'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch:
'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real.
'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm.
'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that.
'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig.
'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.'
'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog.
'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek.
'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting.
'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first.
'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.'
'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes.
'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly.
'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.'
'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens.
'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought.
'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting.
'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep.
'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken.
'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door.
'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him.
'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!'
'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees.
'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled.
'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed.
'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said.
'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault.
'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.'
'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace.
'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it.
'Hold this over it, and no more noise.
'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank.
'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.'
'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father.
'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked.
'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi.
'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder.
'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled.
'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields.
'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again.
'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed.
'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness.
'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.'
'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides.
'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back.
'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui.
'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion.
'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity.
'Home?
'Home? Go home?
'Home? Go home? Yes, go home!
'Home? Go home? Yes, go home! Go home . . .'
'Home? Go home? Yes, go home! Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west.
'Home? Go home? Yes, go home! Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race.
'Home? Go home? Yes, go home! Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface.
'Home? Go home? Yes, go home! Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning.
'Home? Go home? Yes, go home! Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years.
'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly.
'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we?
'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!'
'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter.
'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh!
'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket.
'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you?
'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's!
'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them?
'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice!
'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat?
'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!'
'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace.
'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle.
'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed.
'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought.
'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut.
'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?'
'How about pickles?'
'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .'
'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me!
'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!'
'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously.
'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.'
'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot.
'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!'
'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over.
'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber.
'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him.
'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.'
'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked:
'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin!
'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.'
'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole.
'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter.
'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything.
'How could you talk without a head?'
'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column.
'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling.
'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face.
'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek.
'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher.
'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present.
'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood.
'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.'
'How did all this begin?
'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?'
'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk.
'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives.
'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow.
'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River.
'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life.
'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl.
'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty.
'How do you know what is on my mind?'
'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically.
'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said.
'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times.
'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example.
'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades.
'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out?
'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out.
'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else.
'How have I been had?'
'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted.
'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do.
'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said.
'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .'
'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this.
'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?'
'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor.
'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew.
'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang.
'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed.
'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said.
'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is.
'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription.
'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago.
'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?'
'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely.
'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it.
'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like?
'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief.
'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble.
'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter.
'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you!
'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers!
'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?'
'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly.
'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash!
'How old are you, child?'
'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed.
'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.'
'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen.
'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?'
'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket.
'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.'
'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.' This was true.
'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.' This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age.
'How splendid!
'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!'
'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her.
'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself.
'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...'
'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright:
'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her?
'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ?
'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!'
'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu.
'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not?
'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused.
'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.'
'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper.
'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after.
'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time?
'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!'
'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?'
'How very amusing!' said the Taoist.
'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before.
'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls?
'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.'
'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk.
'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared.
'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them.
'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born.
'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.'
'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun.
'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault.
'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe.
'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with.
'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.'
'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu.
'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.'
'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly.
'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean.
'Huh!
'Huh! One of the masters!
'Huh! One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers!
'Huh! One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed!
'Huh! One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind.
'Huh! One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...'
'Huh! One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily.
'Huh! One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber.
'Huh! One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him.
'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket.
'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you?
'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's!
'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them?
'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.'
'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response.
'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice.
'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter.
'Hurry!'
'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'.
'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'.
'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought.
'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr".
'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha!
'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".'
'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully.
'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind.
'I accept gratefully.'
'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door.
'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea.
'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink.
'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited.
'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal:
'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade.
'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.'
'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly.
'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face.
'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves.
'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything.
'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi.
'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair.
'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.'
'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü.
'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China.
'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere.
'I always said you were a smart one.
'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity.
'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him.
'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either.
'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her.
'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—'
'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb.
'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed.
'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it.
'I am not that sort of man.'
'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng.
'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.'
'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure.
'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said.
'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng.
'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!'
'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free.
'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?'
'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .'
'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this.
'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?'
'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor.
'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew.
'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl.
'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did.
'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.'
'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach.
'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.'
'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at.
'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket.
'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior.
'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.'
'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so.
'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks.
'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!'
'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her.
'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.'
'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup.
'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu.
'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.'
'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste.
'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them.
'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face.
'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?'
'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.'
'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!'
'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat.
'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought.
'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall.
'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha!
'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha! Some fall!
'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha! Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.'
'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha! Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess.
'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha! Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice!
'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket.
'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.'
'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him.
'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat.
'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered.
'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room.
'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed.
'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.'
'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh.
'I can't say I really blame you,' she said.
'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times.
'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example.
'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades.
'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out?
'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out.
'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else.
'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all.
'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her.
'I can't say exactly.'
'I can't say exactly.' This was true.
'I can't say exactly.' This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age.
'I can't say exactly.' This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit.
'I can't say exactly.' This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training.
'I can't say exactly.' This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse.
'I can't say exactly.' This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.'
'I can't say exactly.' This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading.
'I can't say exactly.' This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.'
'I can't see the Helmsman like this.
'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan.
'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li.
'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.'
'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room.
'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first.
'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview.
'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum.
'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable.
'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui.
'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance.
'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU.
'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong.
'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done.
'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him.
'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome.
'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this?
'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see.
'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.'
'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.'
'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket.
'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion.
'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone.
'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.'
'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head.
'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion".
'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am.
'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...'
'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course.
'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.'
'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot.
'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?'
'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot.
'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her.
'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.'
'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson.
'I could see you standing there gazing, sir.
'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?'
'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin.
'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her.
'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy.
'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored.
'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?'
'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea.
'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.'
'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said.
'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .'
'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this.
'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?'
'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor.
'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew.
'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl.
'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did.
'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.'
'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!'
'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business.
'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?'
'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang.
'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.'
'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü.
'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?'
'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang.
'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there.
'I didn't expect to see you here.'
'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in.
'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it.
'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.'
'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?'
'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes.
'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes. Why?'
'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes. Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.'
'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes. Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li.
'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom.
'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one.
'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?'
'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself.
'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own.
'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper.
'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it.
'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out.
'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch.
'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu.
'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl!
'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.'
'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in.
'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?'
'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale.
'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here.
'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.'
'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu.
'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch.
'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.'
'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile.
'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said.
'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.'
'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.'
'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket.
'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion.
'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone.
'I didn't think this one would be shut.
'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?'
'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's.
'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in.
'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him.
'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear.
'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.'
'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way.
'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.'
'I didn't.
'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.'
'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!'
'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her:
'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day.
'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!'
'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing:
'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative!
'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!"
'I don't care.
'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death!
'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death!
'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death! Death!
'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death! Death! I'm going to die this minute.
'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death! Death! I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life.
'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death! Death! I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?'
'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death! Death! I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel?
'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death! Death! I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead.
'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .'
'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me!
'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!'
'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously.
'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.'
'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot.
'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!'
'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over.
'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . .
'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng.
'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?'
'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng.
'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.'
'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui.
'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.'
'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng.
'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.'
'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure.
'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it.
'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.'
'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker.
'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!'
'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu.
'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!'
'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast!
'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?'
'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet.
'I don't need to think,' said Trinket.
'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them.
'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.'
'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression.
'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death.
'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.'
'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket.
'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society.
'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice.
'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson.
'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"?
'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know.
'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.'
'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes.
'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true.
'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.'
'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns.
'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper.
'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket.
'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad.
'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.'
'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs.
'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.'
'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified.
'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off.
'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me.
'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!'
'I don't think he'll kill her.'
'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard.
'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom.
'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you.
'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?'
'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began.
'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face.
'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said.
'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice.
'I doubt you could find one in ten.'
'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure.
'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said.
'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng.
'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!'
'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free.
'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?'
'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng.
'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?'
'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me.
'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.'
'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes.
'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again.
'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully.
'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha!
'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me.
'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!'
'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak.
'I forbid you to cry.'
'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster.
'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly.
'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we?
'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!'
'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter.
'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh!
'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket.
'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you?
'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling.
'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse.
'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.'
'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster.
'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done.
'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner.
'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy.
'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption.
'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded.
'I had a son once,' he said.
'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old.
'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age.
'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?'
'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No.
'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No. No, he's not.
'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No. No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!'
'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No. No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch.
'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No. No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.'
'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent.
'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds!
'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!'
'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine.
'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates.
'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses.
'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—'
'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him.
'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you.
'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather.
'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody?
'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement.
'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!'
'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework.
'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined.
'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered.
'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of.
'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng.
'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before.
'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls?
'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.'
'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk.
'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared.
'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them.
'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born.
'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.'
'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist.
'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you.
'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are.
'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it.
'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead.
'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay.
'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while.
'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses.
'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.'
'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes.
'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.'
'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way.
'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow.
'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his.
'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court.
'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights.
'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival.
'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside.
'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain.
'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs.
'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.'
'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified.
'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off.
'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me.
'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!'
'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track.
'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said.
'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old.
'I haven't got any money.'
'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed.
'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?'
'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room?
'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside.
'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere.
'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest.
'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too.
'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement.
'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief.
'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.'
'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest.
'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times.
'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs.
'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward.
'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you?
'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court.
'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out.
'I just feel so bored.'
'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma.
'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.'
'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard.
'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water.
'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite.
'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled.
'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror.
'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand.
'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket.
'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman.
'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good.
'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick.
'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.'
'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu.
'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present.
'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him.
'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different.
'I know that,' said Trinket.
'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society.
'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice.
'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things.
'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.'
'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled.
'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know.
'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow.
'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.'
'I know what you're up to, you two.
'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on.
'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later.
'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!'
'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more.
'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma.
'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day.
'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon.
'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement.
'I know what, then,' said Melilot.
'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly.
'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine.
'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers?
'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.'
'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson.
'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!'
'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly.
'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you?
'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way.
'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.'
'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom.
'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one.
'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?'
'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself.
'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own.
'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper.
'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it.
'I know,' said Jia Yun.
'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant!
'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.'
'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics.
'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets.
'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him.
'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay.
'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden.
'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions.
'I know,' said the boy.
'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain".
'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.'
'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness.
'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper.
'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it.
'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it.
'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel.
'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them.
'I left a poem for him on his study wall.
'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide.
'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested.
'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, '
'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang.
'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us.
'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known.
'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate.
'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, '
'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui.
'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't!
'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming.
'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.'
'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly.
'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang!
'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.'
'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's.
'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings.
'I never mean to talk nonsense.
'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.'
'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.' 'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman.
'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.' 'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman. But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!'
'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.' 'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman. But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!' He got up and strode towards the door.
'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.' 'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman. But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!' He got up and strode towards the door. 'Come on,' he said.
'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.' 'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman. But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!' He got up and strode towards the door. 'Come on,' he said. 'Follow me.'
'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.' 'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman. But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!' He got up and strode towards the door. 'Come on,' he said. 'Follow me.' Trinket rushed to open it for him and held up the door-curtain for him to go through.
'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.' 'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman. But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!' He got up and strode towards the door. 'Come on,' he said. 'Follow me.' Trinket rushed to open it for him and held up the door-curtain for him to go through. Then he followed him to the hall.
'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour.
'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit.
'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect.
'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.'
'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling.
'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but...
'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said.
'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.'
'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?'
'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said.
'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up!
'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!'
'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman.
'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One!
'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.'
'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket.
'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern.
'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant.
'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu.
'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words.
'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.'
'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in.
'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!'
'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage.
'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again.
'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity.
'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with.
'I see' (very frostily).
'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you.
'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.'
'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused?
'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her.
'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?'
'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu.
'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not?
'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused.
'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself.
'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking.
'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks.
'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then.
'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.'
'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked.
'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai.
'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick.
'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek.
'I see.
'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao.
'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?'
'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher.
'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.'
'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?'
'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre.
'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing.
'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things.
'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile.
'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile. 'All I can thay ith that I hope you marry a lithping huthband, tho that you have "ithee-withee" "ithee-withee" in your earth every minute of the day.
'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile. 'All I can thay ith that I hope you marry a lithping huthband, tho that you have "ithee-withee" "ithee-withee" in your earth every minute of the day. Ah, Holy Name!
'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile. 'All I can thay ith that I hope you marry a lithping huthband, tho that you have "ithee-withee" "ithee-withee" in your earth every minute of the day. Ah, Holy Name! I think I can thee that blethed day already before my eyeth!'
'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile. 'All I can thay ith that I hope you marry a lithping huthband, tho that you have "ithee-withee" "ithee-withee" in your earth every minute of the day. Ah, Holy Name! I think I can thee that blethed day already before my eyeth!' Bao-yu could not help laughing; but Xiang-yun had already turned and fled.
'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile. 'All I can thay ith that I hope you marry a lithping huthband, tho that you have "ithee-withee" "ithee-withee" in your earth every minute of the day. Ah, Holy Name! I think I can thee that blethed day already before my eyeth!' Bao-yu could not help laughing; but Xiang-yun had already turned and fled. If you wish to know the conclusion of this scene, you must read the following chapter.
'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf.
'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you.
'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.'
'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke.
'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall.
'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth.
'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!'
'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees.
'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled.
'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly.
'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!'
'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh.
'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you.
'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe.
'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer.
'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, '
'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again.
'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long.
'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang.
'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be?
'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good.
'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.'
'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!'
'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang.
'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses.
'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.'
'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui.
'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out.
'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.'
'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer.
'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch.
'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.'
'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again.
'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs.
'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door.
'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal.
'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?'
'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him.
'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf.
'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you.
'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.'
'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke.
'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall.
'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth.
'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!'
'I suppose you think you're very superior.
'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.'
'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so.
'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks.
'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!'
'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her.
'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.'
'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster.
'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly.
'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang.
'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi.
'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet:
'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere.
'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said.
'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup.
'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped.
'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family.
'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement.
'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this.
'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.'
'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot.
'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought.
'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer.
'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though.
'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening!
'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!'
'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world.
'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear.
'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.'
'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way.
'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.'
'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom.
'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one.
'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?'
'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself.
'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own.
'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.'
'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him.
'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat.
'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered.
'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room.
'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed.
'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.'
'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh.
'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu.
'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent.
'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.'
'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities.
'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one.
'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?'
'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch.
'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked!
'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from.
'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?'
'I thought something must have been detaining you.
'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.'
'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused?
'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her.
'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?'
'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu.
'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not?
'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused.
'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.'
'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.'
'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head.
'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better.
'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time.
'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?'
'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket.
'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?'
'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed.
'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight.
'I was already a grown man when I was purified.'
'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified.
'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off.
'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me.
'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!'
'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track.
'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said.
'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old.
'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age.
'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.'
'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.' He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair.
'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.' He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair. 'Now look,' he said, 'I'm going to start pointing to places on your body.
'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.' He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair. 'Now look,' he said, 'I'm going to start pointing to places on your body. If I point to the right place, blink three times; if it isn't right, just keep your eyes open and don't move.
'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.' He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair. 'Now look,' he said, 'I'm going to start pointing to places on your body. If I point to the right place, blink three times; if it isn't right, just keep your eyes open and don't move. When I've found the right vital point, I'll open it up for you.
'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.' He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair. 'Now look,' he said, 'I'm going to start pointing to places on your body. If I point to the right place, blink three times; if it isn't right, just keep your eyes open and don't move. When I've found the right vital point, I'll open it up for you. Understand?'
'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.' He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair. 'Now look,' he said, 'I'm going to start pointing to places on your body. If I point to the right place, blink three times; if it isn't right, just keep your eyes open and don't move. When I've found the right vital point, I'll open it up for you. Understand?' The Little Countess blinked three times.
'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good.
'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick.
'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.'
'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu.
'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present.
'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him.
'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different.
'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own.
'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately.
'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.'
'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?'
'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind.
'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill.
'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done.
'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?'
'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her.
'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads.
'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.'
'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it.
'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it.
'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is.
'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?'
'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins.
'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place.
'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot.
'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor.
'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.'
'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman.
'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good.
'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick.
'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.'
'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu.
'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present.
'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him.
'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different.
'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own.
'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.'
'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather.
'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody?
'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement.
'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!'
'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework.
'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined.
'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered.
'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of.
'I wish I was dead, I really do!
'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!'
'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands:
'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid!
'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!'
'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her.
'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself.
'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...'
'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright:
'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.'
'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged.
'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect.
'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth.
'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up.
'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him.
'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time.
'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.'
'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan.
'I wondered whom you could mean.
'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.'
'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.' But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject.
'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.' But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject. 'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile.
'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.' But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject. 'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile. 'All I can thay ith that I hope you marry a lithping huthband, tho that you have "ithee-withee" "ithee-withee" in your earth every minute of the day.
'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.' But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject. 'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile. 'All I can thay ith that I hope you marry a lithping huthband, tho that you have "ithee-withee" "ithee-withee" in your earth every minute of the day. Ah, Holy Name!
'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.' But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject. 'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile. 'All I can thay ith that I hope you marry a lithping huthband, tho that you have "ithee-withee" "ithee-withee" in your earth every minute of the day. Ah, Holy Name! I think I can thee that blethed day already before my eyeth!'
'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.' But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject. 'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile. 'All I can thay ith that I hope you marry a lithping huthband, tho that you have "ithee-withee" "ithee-withee" in your earth every minute of the day. Ah, Holy Name! I think I can thee that blethed day already before my eyeth!' Bao-yu could not help laughing; but Xiang-yun had already turned and fled.
'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.' But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject. 'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile. 'All I can thay ith that I hope you marry a lithping huthband, tho that you have "ithee-withee" "ithee-withee" in your earth every minute of the day. Ah, Holy Name! I think I can thee that blethed day already before my eyeth!' Bao-yu could not help laughing; but Xiang-yun had already turned and fled. If you wish to know the conclusion of this scene, you must read the following chapter.
'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam.
'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things?
'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig.
'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive.
'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that?
'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big?
'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big? I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over.
'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big? I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over. I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky.
'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big? I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over. I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky. But apart from me, the only person I can think of who is worthy to eat a present like this is you.
'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!'
'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone.
'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror.
'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed.
'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu.
'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand.
'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late.
'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again.
'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh!
'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up!
'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!'
'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman.
'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One!
'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.'
'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket.
'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern.
'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant.
'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one.
'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.'
'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh.
'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!'
'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet.
'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu.
'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.'
'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma.
'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.'
'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard.
'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?'
'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.'
'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket.
'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling?
'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?'
'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature.
'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it.
'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.'
'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning.
'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you.
'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe.
'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer.
'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, '
'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again.
'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long.
'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for?
'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me?
'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. '
'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards.
'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it?
'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what.
'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller.
'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!"
'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!" I'll say.
'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!" I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!"
'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!" I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle!
'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!" I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment.
'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said.
'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back.
'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air.
'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground.
'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . .
'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . .
'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .'
'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand.
'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang.
'I'll come!
'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui.
'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.'
'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.'
'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught.
'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience.
'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper.
'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go.
'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan.
'I'll fuck your living mother!
'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!'
'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily.
'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that.
'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you.
'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble.
'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained.
'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you?
'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you!
'I'll give the watchmen a night off.
'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.'
'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight.
'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch.
'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open.
'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came.
'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut.
'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it.
'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket.
'I'll remember that,' said Trinket.
'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.'
'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence.
'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other.
'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly.
'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this.
'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.'
'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket.
'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman.
'I'll sit here while you're away.
'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.'
'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk.
'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?'
'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu.
'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull.
'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know!
'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy.
'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.'
'I'll tell her I had a fall.
'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha!
'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha! Some fall!
'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha! Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.'
'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha! Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess.
'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha! Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice!
'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha! Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat?
'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha! Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!'
'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha! Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace.
'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.'
'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?'
'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket.
'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.'
'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him.
'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat.
'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered.
'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room.
'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed.
'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot.
'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her.
'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.'
'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson.
'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she?
'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!'
'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard.
'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her.
'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her.
'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang.
'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there.
'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend.
'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark.
'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, '
'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here.
'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.'
'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu.
'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall.
'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life.
'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance.
'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket.
'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently.
'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right.
'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?'
'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket.
'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say.
'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket.
'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said.
'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards.
'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it?
'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what.
'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller.
'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!"
'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!" I'll say.
'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!" I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!"
'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!" I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle!
'I'm in luck!' she said.
'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it.
'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it.
'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is.
'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?'
'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins.
'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place.
'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot.
'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor.
'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom.
'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer.
'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?'
'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen.
'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened.
'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained.
'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand.
'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told.
'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch.
'I'm not a "world champion".
'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am.
'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.'
'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press.
'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard.
'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard. Tell me what you feel.'
'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard. Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said.
'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard. Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud.
'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard. Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow.
'I'm not going to kill you.
'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.'
'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again.
'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist.
'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.)
'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought.
'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.'
'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at.
'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket.
'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route.
'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!'
'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me!
'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn?
'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village.
'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village. Those thieves got all the good stuff.
'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village. Those thieves got all the good stuff. I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.'
'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village. Those thieves got all the good stuff. I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.' Granddad picked up a wooden table and threw it at the old man's bald head.
'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village. Those thieves got all the good stuff. I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.' Granddad picked up a wooden table and threw it at the old man's bald head. He screamed and held his bleeding scalp as he rolled in the dirt.
'I'm perfectly all right.
'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?'
'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot.
'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly.
'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine.
'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers?
'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.'
'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson.
'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!'
'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü.
'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China.
'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere.
'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble.
'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he?
'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph!
'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph! What does the poet say?
'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph! What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!'
'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph! What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang.
'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?'
'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly.
'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!'
'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh.
'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you.
'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe.
'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer.
'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, '
'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again.
'I've already lost my eyesight.
'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.'
'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing.
'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well?
'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued.
'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful.
'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem.
'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you.
'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity.
'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket.
'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.'
'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way.
'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow.
'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his.
'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court.
'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights.
'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival.
'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside.
'I've been waiting ever such a long time.'
'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way.
'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.'
'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom.
'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one.
'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?'
'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself.
'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own.
'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper.
'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.'
'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness!
'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits.
'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard.
'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan.
'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House.
'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard.
'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement.
'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.'
'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher.
'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.'
'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?'
'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre.
'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing.
'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things.
'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu.
'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .'
'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously.
'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear.
'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth.
'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?'
'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?' Gu Yanwu sighed.
'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?' Gu Yanwu sighed. 'We've all seen this Ming History.
'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?' Gu Yanwu sighed. 'We've all seen this Ming History. There are, inevitably, passages in it which are not very complimentary to the Tartars.
'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?' Gu Yanwu sighed. 'We've all seen this Ming History. There are, inevitably, passages in it which are not very complimentary to the Tartars. It was written by Zhu Guozhen, who, as you know, was a former Chancellor at the Ming Court.
'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?' Gu Yanwu sighed. 'We've all seen this Ming History. There are, inevitably, passages in it which are not very complimentary to the Tartars. It was written by Zhu Guozhen, who, as you know, was a former Chancellor at the Ming Court. When he came to write about the "antics of the Paramount Chief of the Jianzhou tribe", which is how the Ming Court used to refer to the Tartars, it's a bit hard to see how he could have been polite.'
'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?' Gu Yanwu sighed. 'We've all seen this Ming History. There are, inevitably, passages in it which are not very complimentary to the Tartars. It was written by Zhu Guozhen, who, as you know, was a former Chancellor at the Ming Court. When he came to write about the "antics of the Paramount Chief of the Jianzhou tribe", which is how the Ming Court used to refer to the Tartars, it's a bit hard to see how he could have been polite.' Lü nodded: 'I heard somewhere that a member of the Zhuang family of Huzhou paid one of Chancellor Zhu's heirs a thousand taels of silver for the manuscript and published it under his own name— never dreaming, of course, that it would lead to such terrible consequences.'
'I've heard lots about the Triad Society.
'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice.
'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things.
'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.'
'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled.
'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know.
'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow.
'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.'
'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again.
'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr".
'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha!
'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".'
'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully.
'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind.
'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road.
'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own.
'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance.
'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange.
'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's.
'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.'
'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously:
'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat!
'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself.
'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot?
'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play.
'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!'
'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window:
'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people.
'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found.
'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society.
'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together.
'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to.
'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?'
'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly.
'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then.
'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.'
'I've never seen one.
'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?'
'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself.
'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own.
'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper.
'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it.
'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out.
'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch.
'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well.
'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began.
'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face.
'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said.
'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice.
'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?'
'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom.
'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer.
'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?'
'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen.
'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers.
'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.'
'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket.
'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head!
'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman.
'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, '
'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear.
'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground.
'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest.
'I... I—why do you ask?'
'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch.
'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked!
'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from.
'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?'
'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket.
'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad.
'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.'
'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs.
'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson.
'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she?
'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!'
'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard.
'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her.
'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her.
'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.'
'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in.
'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it.
'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!'
'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face.
'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves.
'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything.
'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi.
'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair.
'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.'
'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü.
'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China.
'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes!
'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more.
'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize.
'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it.
'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't.
'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me.
'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.'
'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu.
'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine.
'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she?
'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!'
'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard.
'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her.
'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her.
'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.'
'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in.
'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it.
'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.'
'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!'
'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu.
'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words.
'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.'
'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in.
'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!'
'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage.
'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again.
'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity.
'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu.
'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall.
'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide.
'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested.
'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, '
'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang.
'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us.
'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known.
'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate.
'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha.
'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water.
'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan.
'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . .
'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .'
'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village.
'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all.
'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway.
'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village.
'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!'
'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free.
'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?'
'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng.
'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?'
'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui.
'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't!
'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming.
'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.'
'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.'
'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head.
'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here.
'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.'
'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully.
'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.'
'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged.
'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect.
'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth.
'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer.
'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though.
'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening!
'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!'
'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world.
'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought.
'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!'
'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat.
'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought.
'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death.
'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it.
'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done?
'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still.
'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.'
'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking.
'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times.
'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly.
'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly. 'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.'
'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room?
'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside.
'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere.
'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest.
'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too.
'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement.
'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.'
'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile.
'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away.
'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive.
'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.'
'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood.
'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold.
'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape.
'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose.
'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it.
'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it.
'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then.
'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.'
'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste.
'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them.
'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face.
'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?'
'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.'
'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry.
'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose.
'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it.
'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor.
'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.'
'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson.
'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right.
'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?'
'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot.
'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly.
'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine.
'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers?
'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.'
'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly.
'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean.
'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.'
'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.' But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject.
'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.' But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject. 'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile.
'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.' But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject. 'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile. 'All I can thay ith that I hope you marry a lithping huthband, tho that you have "ithee-withee" "ithee-withee" in your earth every minute of the day.
'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.' But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject. 'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile. 'All I can thay ith that I hope you marry a lithping huthband, tho that you have "ithee-withee" "ithee-withee" in your earth every minute of the day. Ah, Holy Name!
'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.' But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject. 'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile. 'All I can thay ith that I hope you marry a lithping huthband, tho that you have "ithee-withee" "ithee-withee" in your earth every minute of the day. Ah, Holy Name! I think I can thee that blethed day already before my eyeth!'
'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?'
'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh.
'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out.
'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.'
'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer.
'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch.
'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.'
'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again.
'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs.
'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.'
'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier.
'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes!
'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies!
'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more!
'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray?
'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me.
'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you.
'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't!
'If you don't believe me, don't come!'
'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come!
'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui.
'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.'
'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.'
'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught.
'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience.
'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper.
'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go.
'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you.
'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?'
'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began.
'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face.
'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said.
'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice.
'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?'
'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom.
'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer.
'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else?
'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study.
'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other?
'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry.
'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better.
'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you?
'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right?
'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?'
'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain.
'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.'
'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself.
'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course.
'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution.
'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.'
'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf.
'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself.
'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented.
'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual.
'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.'
'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard.
'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water.
'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite.
'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled.
'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror.
'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand.
'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle.
'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home.
'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian.
'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here.
'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.'
'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously.
'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.'
'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise.
'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ...
'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.'
'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why.
'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away.
'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.'
'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would.
'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her.
'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.'
'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian.
'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot.
'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass.
'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd.
'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in.
'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives.
'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy.
'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.'
'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket.
'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them.
'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.'
'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression.
'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death.
'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.'
'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile.
'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said.
'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.'
'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.'
'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket.
'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion.
'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone.
'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.'
'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more.
'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out.
'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.'
'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids.
'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes.
'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her.
'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said.
'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy.
'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out.
'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen.
'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?'
'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket.
'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.'
'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.' This was true.
'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.' This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age.
'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.' This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit.
'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.' This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training.
'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.' This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse.
'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain".
'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.'
'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness.
'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper.
'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it.
'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it.
'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel.
'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them.
'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence.
'In no way could you call it a good poem.
'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.'
'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze".
'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation.
'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!'
'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu.
'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.'
'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting.
'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said.
'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it.
'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it.
'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel.
'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them.
'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence.
'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron."
'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die.
'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."'
'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy.
'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman.
'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman. But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!'
'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman. But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!' He got up and strode towards the door.
'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman. But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!' He got up and strode towards the door. 'Come on,' he said.
'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman. But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!' He got up and strode towards the door. 'Come on,' he said. 'Follow me.'
'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman. But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!' He got up and strode towards the door. 'Come on,' he said. 'Follow me.' Trinket rushed to open it for him and held up the door-curtain for him to go through.
'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman. But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!' He got up and strode towards the door. 'Come on,' he said. 'Follow me.' Trinket rushed to open it for him and held up the door-curtain for him to go through. Then he followed him to the hall.
'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade.
'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.'
'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly.
'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent.
'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds!
'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!'
'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine.
'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates.
'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses.
'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction.
'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil!
'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!'
'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit.
'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.'
'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch.
'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour.
'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit.
'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect.
'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused?
'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her.
'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?'
'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu.
'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not?
'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused.
'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.'
'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper.
'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after.
'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?'
'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little.
'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.'
'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?'
'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered.
'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly.
'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?'
'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .'
'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me!
'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh.
'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu.
'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?'
'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch.
'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!'
'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud.
'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice.
'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said.
'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad.
'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher.
'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded.
'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed.
'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there.
'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out.
'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment.
'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher.
'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away.
'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.'
'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed.
'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed.
'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket.
'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something.
'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!'
'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman.
'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away.
'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?'
'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers.
'It does,' said the man.
'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with.
'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze.
'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province.
'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons.
'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons.
'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons.
'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.'
'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy.
'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang.
'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.'
'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü.
'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?'
'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang.
'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there.
'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend.
'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark.
'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, '
'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin.
'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation.
'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention.
'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.'
'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed.
'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged.
'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.'
'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them.
'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed.
'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her.
'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy.
'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored.
'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?'
'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea.
'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.'
'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences.
'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me.
'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.'
'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü.
'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem.
'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.'
'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze".
'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation.
'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!'
'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu.
'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.'
'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting.
'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu.
'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!'
'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü.
'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem.
'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.'
'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze".
'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation.
'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!'
'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu.
'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".'
'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man.
'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with.
'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze.
'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province.
'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons.
'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons.
'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons.
'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.'
'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!'
'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield.
'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her.
'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you?
'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on!
'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on! Put your money down!'
'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on! Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing.
'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on! Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings:
'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on! Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh!
'It wasn't his fault.
'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.'
'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace.
'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it.
'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.'
'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker.
'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!'
'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu.
'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!'
'It'll get to be a habit.
'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.'
'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun.
'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault.
'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe.
'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with.
'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.'
'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu.
'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.'
'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them.
'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them.
'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face.
'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province.
'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province.
'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day.
'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power.
'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying.
'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you.
'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu.
'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?'
'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch.
'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!'
'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud.
'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice.
'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said.
'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad.
'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter.
'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian.
'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.'
'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?'
'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind.
'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill.
'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done.
'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?'
'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her.
'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads.
'It's a very good idea,' he said.
'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.'
'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian.
'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here.
'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.'
'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously.
'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.'
'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise.
'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ...
'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman.
'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much.
'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad.
'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you.
'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy.
'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.'
'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp.
'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off.
'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor.
'It's entirely up to you, Master.
'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this.
'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard.
'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway.
'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her.
'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question.
'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you.
'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master.
'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble.
'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.'
'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded.
'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly.
'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?'
'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly.
'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero.
'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself.
'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.'
'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment.
'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket.
'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.'
'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard.
'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom.
'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you.
'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?'
'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began.
'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face.
'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said.
'It's no worse than a mosquito bite.
'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?'
'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.'
'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood.
'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip.
'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field.
'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field. There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air.
'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field. There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air. Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included.
'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field. There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air. Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included. But when they were quartered in the village, they had stirred things up so much, with chickens squawking and dogs yelping, that you'd have thought it was a garrison command.
'It's not the least bit better.
'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time.
'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?'
'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket.
'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?'
'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed.
'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight.
'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.'
'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing.
'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket.
'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense.
'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.'
'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.' 'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman.
'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.' 'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman. But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!'
'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.' 'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman. But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!' He got up and strode towards the door.
'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.' 'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman. But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!' He got up and strode towards the door. 'Come on,' he said.
'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.' 'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman. But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!' He got up and strode towards the door. 'Come on,' he said. 'Follow me.'
'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.' 'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman. But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!' He got up and strode towards the door. 'Come on,' he said. 'Follow me.' Trinket rushed to open it for him and held up the door-curtain for him to go through.
'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be.
'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.'
'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm.
'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed.
'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded!
'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!'
'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck.
'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!'
'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound.
'It's too windy for standing outside.'
'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study.
'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer.
'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature.
'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals.
'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away.
'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.'
'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper.
'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire.
'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly.
'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang!
'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.'
'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's.
'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings.
'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone.
'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!'
'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again.
'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed.
'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said.
'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground.
'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!'
'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route.
'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!'
'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me!
'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn?
'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village.
'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village. Those thieves got all the good stuff.
'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded.
'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board.
'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?'
'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand.
'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said.
'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.'
'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study.
'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer.
'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature.
'Jap dogs!'
'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed.
'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!'
'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace.
'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said.
'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays.
'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead.
'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist.
'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near.
'Jap sons of bitches!'
'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace.
'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said.
'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays.
'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead.
'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist.
'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near.
'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft.
'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's.
'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers.
'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers. 'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.'
'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers. 'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.' Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks.
'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers. 'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.' Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust.
'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers. 'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.' Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate.
'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers. 'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.' Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings.
'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers. 'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.' Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him.
'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers. 'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.' Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders.
'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers. 'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.' Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed.
'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses.
'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.'
'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui.
'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance.
'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU.
'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong.
'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done.
'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him.
'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome.
'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull.
'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know!
'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy.
'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.'
'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out.
'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her.
'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money.
'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy!
'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!'
'Just try to get better, now!
'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense!
'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.'
'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly.
'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes!
'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more.
'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize.
'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it.
'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't.
'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with.
'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze.
'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province.
'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons.
'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons.
'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons.
'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.'
'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy.
'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.'
'Laurie Goong-goong, ' he told Trinket, 'to get the most value out of this China-root pork, you want to eat some each day, as soon as you get up in the morning.
'Laurie Goong-goong, ' he told Trinket, 'to get the most value out of this China-root pork, you want to eat some each day, as soon as you get up in the morning. It's best if you cut only as much as you need at one time and roast it straight away.
'Laurie Goong-goong, ' he told Trinket, 'to get the most value out of this China-root pork, you want to eat some each day, as soon as you get up in the morning. It's best if you cut only as much as you need at one time and roast it straight away. I'll have one of these pigs carried to your quarters now.
'Laurie Goong-goong, ' he told Trinket, 'to get the most value out of this China-root pork, you want to eat some each day, as soon as you get up in the morning. It's best if you cut only as much as you need at one time and roast it straight away. I'll have one of these pigs carried to your quarters now. You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow.
'Laurie Goong-goong, ' he told Trinket, 'to get the most value out of this China-root pork, you want to eat some each day, as soon as you get up in the morning. It's best if you cut only as much as you need at one time and roast it straight away. I'll have one of these pigs carried to your quarters now. You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow. What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.'
'Laurie Goong-goong, ' he told Trinket, 'to get the most value out of this China-root pork, you want to eat some each day, as soon as you get up in the morning. It's best if you cut only as much as you need at one time and roast it straight away. I'll have one of these pigs carried to your quarters now. You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow. What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.' Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig.
'Laurie Goong-goong, ' he told Trinket, 'to get the most value out of this China-root pork, you want to eat some each day, as soon as you get up in the morning. It's best if you cut only as much as you need at one time and roast it straight away. I'll have one of these pigs carried to your quarters now. You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow. What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.' Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens.
'Laurie Goong-goong, ' he told Trinket, 'to get the most value out of this China-root pork, you want to eat some each day, as soon as you get up in the morning. It's best if you cut only as much as you need at one time and roast it straight away. I'll have one of these pigs carried to your quarters now. You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow. What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.' Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them.
'Laurie Goong-goong, ' he told Trinket, 'to get the most value out of this China-root pork, you want to eat some each day, as soon as you get up in the morning. It's best if you cut only as much as you need at one time and roast it straight away. I'll have one of these pigs carried to your quarters now. You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow. What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.' Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?'
'Laurie, where are you going?'
'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.'
'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?'
'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket.
'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.'
'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him.
'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat.
'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered.
'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room.
'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse:
'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! ---
'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!'
'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her.
'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again.
'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before.
'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated.
'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him.
'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her.
'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said.
'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!'
'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face.
'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves.
'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything.
'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi.
'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair.
'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.'
'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü.
'Let's go and see her together!'
'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment.
'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered.
'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too.
'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu.
'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.'
'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily).
'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you.
'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.'
'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .'
'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home?
'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home? Go home?
'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home? Go home? Yes, go home!
'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home? Go home? Yes, go home! Go home . . .'
'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home? Go home? Yes, go home! Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west.
'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home? Go home? Yes, go home! Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race.
'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home? Go home? Yes, go home! Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface.
'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home? Go home? Yes, go home! Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning.
'Let's go indoors now,' he said.
'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.'
'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study.
'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer.
'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature.
'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals.
'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away.
'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.'
'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper.
'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said.
'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step.
'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings.
'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads.
'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling.
'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders.
'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads.
'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned.
'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits.
'Let's go!' he said to his bearers.
'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!'
'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'.
'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'.
'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought.
'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr".
'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha!
'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".'
'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully.
'Let's go, son,' he said.
'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays.
'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead.
'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist.
'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near.
'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft.
'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's.
'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone.
'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly.
'Let's take our time over this.'
'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing.
'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass.
'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate.
'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us.
'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances.
'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.'
'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket.
'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher.
'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market.
'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.'
'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused.
'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh.
'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life.
'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance.
'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket.
'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently.
'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right.
'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative!
'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!"
'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!"
'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !'
'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu.
'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit.
'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.'
'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun.
'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault.
'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said.
'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me.
'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.'
'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes.
'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again.
'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully.
'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha!
'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me.
'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!'
'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang.
'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.'
'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . .
'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . .
'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .'
'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father.
'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?'
'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.'
'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder.
'Little tart!' he said.
'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.'
'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat.
'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.'
'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks.
'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features.
'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose.
'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed.
'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said.
'Little turtle!'
'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud.
'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice.
'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said.
'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad.
'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter.
'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.'
'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?'
'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked.
'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you.
'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.'
'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang.
'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province.
'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life.
'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces.
'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed.
'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely.
'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said.
'Look,' said Xue Pan.
'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam.
'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things?
'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig.
'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive.
'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that?
'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big?
'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big? I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over.
'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big? I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over. I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky.
'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed.
'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.'
'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room.
'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply.
'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is.
'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.'
'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile.
'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.'
'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him.
'Mao, old fellow, ' said Brother Li, 'you don't need to wait out here with us.
'Mao, old fellow, ' said Brother Li, 'you don't need to wait out here with us. You're our guest.'
'Mao, old fellow, ' said Brother Li, 'you don't need to wait out here with us. You're our guest.' 'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers.
'Mao, old fellow, ' said Brother Li, 'you don't need to wait out here with us. You're our guest.' 'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers. 'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.'
'Mao, old fellow, ' said Brother Li, 'you don't need to wait out here with us. You're our guest.' 'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers. 'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.' Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks.
'Mao, old fellow, ' said Brother Li, 'you don't need to wait out here with us. You're our guest.' 'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers. 'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.' Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust.
'Mao, old fellow, ' said Brother Li, 'you don't need to wait out here with us. You're our guest.' 'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers. 'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.' Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate.
'Mao, old fellow, ' said Brother Li, 'you don't need to wait out here with us. You're our guest.' 'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers. 'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.' Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings.
'Mao, old fellow, ' said Brother Li, 'you don't need to wait out here with us. You're our guest.' 'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers. 'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.' Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him.
'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?'
'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards.
'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit.
'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside.
'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace.
'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms.
'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped.
'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body.
'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor.
'Masterly!'
'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü.
'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem.
'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.'
'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze".
'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation.
'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!'
'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu.
'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.'
'May I be struck by lightning if I don't!
'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming.
'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.'
'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly.
'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang!
'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.'
'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's.
'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings.
'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone.
'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng.
'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.'
'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui.
'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.'
'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng.
'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.'
'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure.
'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said.
'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng.
'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu.
'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?'
'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.'
'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness!
'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits.
'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard.
'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan.
'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House.
'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard.
'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her.
'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.'
'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson.
'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she?
'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!'
'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard.
'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her.
'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her.
'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.'
'Miss Lin's very weakly.
'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine.
'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers?
'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.'
'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson.
'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!'
'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly.
'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you?
'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson.
'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse.
'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.'
'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster.
'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done.
'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner.
'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy.
'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption.
'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded.
'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see.
'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.'
'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre.
'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded.
'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome.
'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him.
'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver.
'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar.
'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp.
'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him.
'Much better, Douguan.
'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.'
'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?'
'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .'
'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded.
'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before?
'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while.
'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .'
'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol.
'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!'
'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!'
'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed.
'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite.
'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?'
'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.'
'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood.
'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip.
'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field.
'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses.
'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner.
'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member.
'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?'
'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!'
'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors!
'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground.
'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong!
'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast.
'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said.
'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.'
'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang.
'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be?
'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good.
'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.'
'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!'
'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang.
'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses.
'My ear . . .'
'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping.
'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him.
'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise.
'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank.
'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.'
'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father.
'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked.
'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi.
'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket.
'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.'
'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.' This was true.
'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.' This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age.
'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.' This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit.
'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.' This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training.
'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.' This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse.
'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.' This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.'
'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.' This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading.
'My mother's the only one at home,' he said.
'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.'
'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch.
'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?'
'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket.
'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered.
'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent.
'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.'
'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities.
'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces.
'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?'
'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech.
'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading.
'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt.
'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher.
'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth).
'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor.
'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic.
'My throat itches. . . .'
'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what?
'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!'
'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted.
'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands.
'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped.
'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind.
'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes.
'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast.
'Nasty little brat!
'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself.
'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot?
'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play.
'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!'
'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window:
'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday?
'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child.
'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible.
'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu.
'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!'
'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale.
'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.'
'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup.
'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu.
'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.'
'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste.
'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them.
'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma.
'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.'
'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard.
'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water.
'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite.
'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled.
'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror.
'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand.
'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle.
'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!'
'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her:
'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day.
'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!'
'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing:
'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative!
'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!"
'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!"
'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !'
'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?'
'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale.
'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here.
'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.'
'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu.
'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!'
'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale.
'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.'
'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup.
'No medicine will cure your sickness.
'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.'
'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides.
'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back.
'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui.
'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion.
'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity.
'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty.
'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror.
'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian.
'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads.
'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.'
'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded.
'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?'
'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher.
'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one.
'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity.
'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him.
'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang.
'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses.
'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.'
'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui.
'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance.
'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU.
'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong.
'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done.
'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him.
'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch.
'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.'
'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple.
'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground.
'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself.
'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat.
'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on!
'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on! Take me there!'
'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on! Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly!
'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here.
'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.'
'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu.
'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall.
'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide.
'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested.
'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, '
'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang.
'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us.
'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead.
'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry.
'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.'
'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet.
'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?'
'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?' Granddad mumbled.
'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?' Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?'
'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?' Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky.
'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?' Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses.
'No, no, I'd rather wait here.
'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.'
'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully.
'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.'
'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged.
'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect.
'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth.
'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up.
'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him.
'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh.
'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms.
'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement.
'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up.
'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen.
'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word.
'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.'
'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied.
'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!'
'No, no,' said Shi-yin.
'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her.
'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy.
'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored.
'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?'
'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea.
'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.'
'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences.
'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me.
'No, she wouldn't have. . . .'
'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded.
'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before?
'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while.
'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .'
'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol.
'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall.
'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap.
'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields.
'No, sir,' said Trinket.
'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—'
'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman.
'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket.
'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market.
'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.'
'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused.
'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh.
'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life.
'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?'
'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last.
'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices.
'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan.
'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country.
'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.'
'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket.
'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—'
'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman.
'No.
'No. No, he's not.
'No. No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!'
'No. No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch.
'No. No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.'
'No. No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile.
'No. No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said.
'No. No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.'
'No. No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.'
'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman.
'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One!
'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.'
'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket.
'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern.
'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant.
'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one.
'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?'
'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?'
'Not bad!'
'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket.
'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman.
'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good.
'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick.
'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.'
'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu.
'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present.
'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him.
'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow.
'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River.
'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life.
'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl.
'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty.
'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession.
'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself.
'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below."
'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life.
'Now I think you had better go.'
'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught.
'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience.
'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper.
'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go.
'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan.
'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me?
'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?'
'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room.
'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker.
'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!'
'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu.
'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!'
'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast!
'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?'
'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet.
'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan.
'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam.
'Now look,' he said, 'I'm going to start pointing to places on your body.
'Now look,' he said, 'I'm going to start pointing to places on your body. If I point to the right place, blink three times; if it isn't right, just keep your eyes open and don't move.
'Now look,' he said, 'I'm going to start pointing to places on your body. If I point to the right place, blink three times; if it isn't right, just keep your eyes open and don't move. When I've found the right vital point, I'll open it up for you.
'Now look,' he said, 'I'm going to start pointing to places on your body. If I point to the right place, blink three times; if it isn't right, just keep your eyes open and don't move. When I've found the right vital point, I'll open it up for you. Understand?'
'Now look,' he said, 'I'm going to start pointing to places on your body. If I point to the right place, blink three times; if it isn't right, just keep your eyes open and don't move. When I've found the right vital point, I'll open it up for you. Understand?' The Little Countess blinked three times.
'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone.
'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen.
'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already.
'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake.
'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name.
'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.'
'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket.
'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.'
'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence.
'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.'
'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.' Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks.
'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.' Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust.
'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.' Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate.
'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.' Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings.
'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.' Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him.
'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.' Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders.
'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.' Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed.
'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.' Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed.
'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other.
'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly.
'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this.
'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.'
'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket.
'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman.
'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much.
'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad.
'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you.
'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said.
'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death.
'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it.
'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done?
'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still.
'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.'
'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking.
'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times.
'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly.
'Now!'
'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted.
'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them.
'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill.
'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs.
'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently.
'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground.
'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy.
'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed.
'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?'
'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before.
'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place.
'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess.
'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief.
'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile.
'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.'
'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself.
'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course.
'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting.
'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first.
'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.'
'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes.
'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek.
'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away.
'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing.
'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said.
'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.'
'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu.
'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand.
'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late.
'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again.
'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh!
'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I?
'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?'
'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk.
'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!'
'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor.
'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew.
'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl.
'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did.
'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.'
'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach.
'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly.
'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life.
'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not.
'Of course not.
'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.'
'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair.
'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.'
'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really!
'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!'
'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care.
'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death!
'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death!
'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off.
'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage!
'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me!
'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces!
'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you.
'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more.
'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say.
'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down!
'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing.
'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy.
'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".'
'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man.
'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with.
'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze.
'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province.
'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons.
'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons.
'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons.
'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu.
'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!'
'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun.
'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant!
'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.'
'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics.
'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets.
'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him.
'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay.
'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly.
'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean.
'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.'
'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.' But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject.
'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.' But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject. 'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile.
'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.' But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject. 'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile. 'All I can thay ith that I hope you marry a lithping huthband, tho that you have "ithee-withee" "ithee-withee" in your earth every minute of the day.
'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.' But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject. 'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile. 'All I can thay ith that I hope you marry a lithping huthband, tho that you have "ithee-withee" "ithee-withee" in your earth every minute of the day. Ah, Holy Name!
'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.' But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject. 'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile. 'All I can thay ith that I hope you marry a lithping huthband, tho that you have "ithee-withee" "ithee-withee" in your earth every minute of the day. Ah, Holy Name! I think I can thee that blethed day already before my eyeth!'
'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.' But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject. 'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile. 'All I can thay ith that I hope you marry a lithping huthband, tho that you have "ithee-withee" "ithee-withee" in your earth every minute of the day. Ah, Holy Name! I think I can thee that blethed day already before my eyeth!' Bao-yu could not help laughing; but Xiang-yun had already turned and fled.
'Oh no you don't!
'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her.
'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell.
'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her.
'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then!
'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then! Off we go!'
'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then! Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body.
'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then! Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said.
'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then! Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.'
'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly.
'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering.
'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet.
'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?'
'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin.
'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion.
'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study.
'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.'
'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining.
'Oh yes!
'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies!
'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more!
'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray?
'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me.
'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you.
'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't!
'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this.
'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!'
'Oh!
'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I?
'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?'
'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk.
'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!'
'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily.
'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two.
'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on.
'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later.
'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly.
'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.'
'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?'
'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor.
'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel.
'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian.
'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.'
'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?'
'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind.
'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh.
'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you.
'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe.
'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer.
'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, '
'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again.
'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long.
'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for?
'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me?
'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading.
'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.'
'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head.
'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better.
'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time.
'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?'
'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket.
'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?'
'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed.
'Oh, I see.
'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch.
'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation.
'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.'
'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at.
'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher.
'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded.
'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed.
'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there.
'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin.
'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'.
'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters.
'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch:
'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real.
'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm.
'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms.
'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him.
'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street.
'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson.
'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!'
'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly.
'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you?
'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson.
'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!'
'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.'
'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson.
'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?'
'Oh, really, really!
'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!'
'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care.
'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death!
'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death!
'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death! Death!
'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death! Death! I'm going to die this minute.
'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death! Death! I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life.
'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death! Death! I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?'
'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things.
'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu.
'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .'
'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously.
'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi.
'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty.
'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders.
'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.'
'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought.
'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.'
'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket.
'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head!
'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman.
'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, '
'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear.
'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground.
'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest.
'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.'
'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly.
'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash!
'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!'
'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity.
'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing!
'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you!
'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect.
'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you!
'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!'
'One!
'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.'
'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket.
'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern.
'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant.
'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one.
'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?'
'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?'
'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last.
'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch.
'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?'
'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket.
'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered.
'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent.
'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.'
'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities.
'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one.
'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?'
'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again.
'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment.
'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.'
'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui.
'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!'
'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come!
'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui.
'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.'
'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.'
'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice.
'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter.
'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said.
'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more.
'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out.
'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.'
'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids.
'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes.
'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her.
'Out of bullets, Dad?'
'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours.
'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways.
'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground.
'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first.
'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs.
'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said.
'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step.
'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings.
'Ow!' he hollered.
'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room.
'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed.
'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.'
'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh.
'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu.
'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?'
'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch.
'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!'
'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?'
'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly.
'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests.
'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars.
'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him.
'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy.
'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of?
'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.'
'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man.
'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?'
'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice.
'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me!
'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!'
'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses:
'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow!
'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!'
'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it.
'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether.
'People call it the Festival of Reunion.
'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study.
'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.'
'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining.
'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said.
'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.'
'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door.
'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea.
'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink.
'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.'
'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket.
'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling?
'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?'
'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature.
'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it.
'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.'
'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning.
'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat.
'Pity you're not my father,' he said.
'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.'
'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.'
'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket.
'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion.
'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone.
'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.'
'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head.
'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion".
'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly.
'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.'
'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so.
'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that?
'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.'
'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it.
'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated.
'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies.
'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body?
'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir.
'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.'
'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room.
'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window.
'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was.
'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden.
'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her.
'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound.
'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window.
'Please don't say things like that, Cousin!
'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.'
'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole.
'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter.
'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything.
'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu.
'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him.
'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan.
'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's?
'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself.
'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?'
'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly.
'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests.
'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars.
'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him.
'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy.
'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of?
'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.'
'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang.
'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us.
'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known.
'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate.
'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, '
'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry.
'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said.
'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!'
'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face.
'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi.
'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet:
'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere.
'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said.
'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup.
'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped.
'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family.
'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement.
'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message.
'Quite better, thank you.
'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.'
'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun.
'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle.
'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.'
'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea.
'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her.
'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress.
'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment.
'Quite,' said Huang.
'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive.
'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.'
'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood.
'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold.
'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape.
'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose.
'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it.
'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it.
'Rest easy, brother.
'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.'
'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes.
'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder.
'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake.
'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open.
'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .'
'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp.
'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts.
'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher.
'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one.
'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity.
'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him.
'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either.
'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her.
'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—'
'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb.
'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed.
'Right, ' said Trinket.
'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.'
'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long.
'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here.
'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, '
'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words.
'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess.
'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast.
'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed.
'Say something, Dad.
'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water.
'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.'
'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest.
'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight.
'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing.
'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out:
'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son!
'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?'
'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times.
'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs.
'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward.
'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you?
'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court.
'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out.
'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!'
'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started.
'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery.
'She's ill.
'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said.
'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.'
'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier.
'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes!
'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies!
'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more!
'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray?
'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me.
'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian.
'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.'
'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment.
'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?'
'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian.
'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.'
'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure.
'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?'
'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries.
'Shifu!'
'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him.
'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.'
'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly.
'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone.
'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen.
'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already.
'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake.
'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name.
'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said.
'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke.
'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said.
'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me.
'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.'
'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand.
'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went.
'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?'
'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before.
'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! ---
'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!'
'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her.
'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again.
'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before.
'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated.
'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him.
'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her.
'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times.
'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh.
'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!'
'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet.
'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu.
'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.'
'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma.
'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.'
'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard.
'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water.
'Silly!' said Crimson.
'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right.
'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?'
'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot.
'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly.
'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine.
'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers?
'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.'
'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson.
'Sit down!'
'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself.
'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides.
'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling.
'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse.
'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.'
'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster.
'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done.
'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner.
'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said.
'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.'
'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing.
'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass.
'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate.
'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us.
'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances.
'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.'
'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket.
'Six!
'Six! Seven!
'Six! Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible.
'Six! Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three.
'Six! Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six.
'Six! Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!'
'Six! Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield.
'Six! Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her.
'Six! Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you?
'Sleep?
'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again.
'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing.
'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy?
'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?'
'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer.
'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?'
'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it.
'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something.
'Sleep?' said the old eunuch.
'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep?
'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again.
'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing.
'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy?
'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?'
'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer.
'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?'
'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it.
'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy.
'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.'
'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man.
'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.'
'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed.
'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer.
'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right.
'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.'
'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside.
'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?'
'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor.
'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel.
'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian.
'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.'
'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?'
'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind.
'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill.
'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done.
'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off.
'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me.
'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!'
'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track.
'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said.
'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old.
'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age.
'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?'
'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No.
'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself.
'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.'
'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in!
'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!'
'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside.
'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all.
'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height.
'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside.
'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye.
'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?'
'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom.
'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer.
'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?'
'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen.
'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened.
'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained.
'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand.
'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told.
'So what?
'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!'
'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted.
'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands.
'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped.
'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind.
'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes.
'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast.
'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village.
'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man.
'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!'
'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!' He sighed.
'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!' He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat.
'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!' He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.'
'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!' He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy.
'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!' He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded.
'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!' He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board.
'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!' He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?'
'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb.
'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed.
'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it.
'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk.
'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses.
'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.'
'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.'
'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly.
'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.'
'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket.
'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher.
'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master.
'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this.
'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard.
'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway.
'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her.
'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question.
'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you.
'So young and yet so wicked!
'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from.
'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?'
'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket.
'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad.
'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.'
'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs.
'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.'
'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified.
'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty.
'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings.
'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat."
'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?'
'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback.
'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?'
'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.'
'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket.
'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling?
'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket.
'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market.
'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.'
'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused.
'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh.
'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life.
'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance.
'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket.
'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently.
'Sorry, miss.
'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep.
'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep. Nightingale!
'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep. Nightingale! Come inside now!
'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep. Nightingale! Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.'
'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep. Nightingale! Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired.
'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep. Nightingale! Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape.
'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep. Nightingale! Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him.
'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep. Nightingale! Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?'
'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me!
'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn?
'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village.
'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village. Those thieves got all the good stuff.
'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village. Those thieves got all the good stuff. I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.'
'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village. Those thieves got all the good stuff. I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.' Granddad picked up a wooden table and threw it at the old man's bald head.
'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village. Those thieves got all the good stuff. I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.' Granddad picked up a wooden table and threw it at the old man's bald head. He screamed and held his bleeding scalp as he rolled in the dirt.
'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village. Those thieves got all the good stuff. I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.' Granddad picked up a wooden table and threw it at the old man's bald head. He screamed and held his bleeding scalp as he rolled in the dirt. Granddad reached down and picked him up by his collar.
'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village. Those thieves got all the good stuff. I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.' Granddad picked up a wooden table and threw it at the old man's bald head. He screamed and held his bleeding scalp as he rolled in the dirt. Granddad reached down and picked him up by his collar. Looking straight into those tortured eyes, he said, 'Our hero, the "potato picker", then raised his fist and drove it with a loud crack into the old man's face, sending him crumpling to the ground, face up.
'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.'
'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck.
'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out.
'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket.
'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.'
'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard.
'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom.
'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you.
'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?'
'Stop acting like a fucking idiot.
'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!'
'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over.
'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . .
'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . .
'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps.
'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something.
'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant.
'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village.
'Stop blubbering!
'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question!
'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question! What village is this?
'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question! What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?'
'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question! What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs.
'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question! What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?'
'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question! What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little.
'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question! What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.'
'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question! What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?'
'Stop here,' Commander Yu ordered her.
'Stop here,' Commander Yu ordered her. She stopped.
'Stop here,' Commander Yu ordered her. She stopped. 'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father.
'Stop here,' Commander Yu ordered her. She stopped. 'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father. The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him.
'Stop here,' Commander Yu ordered her. She stopped. 'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father. The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him. He shivered.
'Stop here,' Commander Yu ordered her. She stopped. 'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father. The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him. He shivered. His stomach growled.
'Stop here,' Commander Yu ordered her. She stopped. 'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father. The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him. He shivered. His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.'
'Stop here,' Commander Yu ordered her. She stopped. 'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father. The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him. He shivered. His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred.
'Stop here,' Commander Yu ordered her. She stopped. 'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father. The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him. He shivered. His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road.
'Stop it!
'Stop it! Shut up!
'Stop it! Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!'
'Stop it! Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder.
'Stop it! Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side.
'Stop it! Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears.
'Stop it! Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself.
'Stop it! Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?'
'Stop it! Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly.
'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!'
'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound.
'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?'
'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him.
'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .'
'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping.
'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him.
'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise.
'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank.
'Sure, why not?'
'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper.
'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight.
'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?'
'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth.
'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan.
'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.'
'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?'
'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .'
'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff?
'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy.
'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand.
'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened.
'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture.
'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces.
'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?'
'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech.
'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading.
'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you?
'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on!
'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on! Put your money down!'
'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on! Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing.
'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on! Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings:
'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on! Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh!
'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on! Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh! One of the masters!
'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on! Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh! One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers!
'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on! Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh! One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed!
'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone.
'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!'
'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again.
'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed.
'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!'
'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin!
'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!'
'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time.
'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch.
'Take it easy!
'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.'
'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still.
'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground.
'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems.
'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles.
'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up.
'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!'
'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted.
'Take me to her!'
'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her.
'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.'
'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour.
'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch.
'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.'
'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple.
'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground.
'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself.
'Tamardy!
'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge?
'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?'
'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian.
'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads.
'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.'
'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded.
'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?'
'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher.
'Tamardy!' thought Trinket.
'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head!
'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman.
'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, '
'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear.
'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground.
'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest.
'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.'
'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head.
'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly.
'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly. 'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.'
'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly. 'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.' He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair.
'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly. 'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.' He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair. 'Now look,' he said, 'I'm going to start pointing to places on your body.
'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly. 'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.' He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair. 'Now look,' he said, 'I'm going to start pointing to places on your body. If I point to the right place, blink three times; if it isn't right, just keep your eyes open and don't move.
'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly. 'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.' He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair. 'Now look,' he said, 'I'm going to start pointing to places on your body. If I point to the right place, blink three times; if it isn't right, just keep your eyes open and don't move. When I've found the right vital point, I'll open it up for you.
'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly. 'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.' He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair. 'Now look,' he said, 'I'm going to start pointing to places on your body. If I point to the right place, blink three times; if it isn't right, just keep your eyes open and don't move. When I've found the right vital point, I'll open it up for you. Understand?'
'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly. 'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.' He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair. 'Now look,' he said, 'I'm going to start pointing to places on your body. If I point to the right place, blink three times; if it isn't right, just keep your eyes open and don't move. When I've found the right vital point, I'll open it up for you. Understand?' The Little Countess blinked three times.
'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang.
'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls.
'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally.
'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration.
'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top.
'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said.
'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü.
'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao.
'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present.
'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing.
'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass.
'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate.
'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us.
'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances.
'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.'
'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket.
'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher.
'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master.
'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?'
'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes.
'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?'
'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief.
'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.'
'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest.
'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times.
'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs.
'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward.
'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk.
'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared.
'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them.
'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born.
'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.'
'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist.
'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen.
'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted.
'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin.
'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought.
'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!'
'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat.
'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought.
'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall.
'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha!
'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha! Some fall!
'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha! Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.'
'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha! Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess.
'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said.
'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup.
'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped.
'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family.
'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement.
'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message.
'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted).
'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere.
'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole.
'That's about it.
'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk.
'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses.
'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.'
'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.'
'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly.
'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.'
'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?'
'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor.
'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun.
'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle.
'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.'
'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea.
'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her.
'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress.
'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment.
'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma.
'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour.
'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!'
'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it.
'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth.
'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck.
'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.'
'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal.
'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco.
'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge.
'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath.
'That's my affair.
'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.'
'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really!
'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!'
'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care.
'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death!
'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death!
'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death! Death!
'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death! Death! I'm going to die this minute.
'That's right,' said the man.
'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.'
'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed.
'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer.
'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right.
'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.'
'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside.
'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way.
'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there.
'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire.
'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient.
'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed.
'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it".
'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it.
'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.'
'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy.
'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain".
'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.'
'The Emperor knew this?'
'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor.
'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew.
'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl.
'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did.
'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.'
'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach.
'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly.
'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life.
'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood.
'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why?
'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy.
'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light.
'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.'
'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution.
'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver.
'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot.
'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price.
'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us.
'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known.
'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate.
'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, '
'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry.
'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said.
'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!'
'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face.
'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves.
'The Mu Family's Little Countess?'
'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian.
'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.'
'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure.
'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?'
'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries.
'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out.
'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away.
'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot.
'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said.
'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me.
'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.'
'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand.
'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went.
'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?'
'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before.
'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place.
'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess.
'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.'
'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can.
'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile.
'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!'
'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket.
'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman.
'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good.
'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick.
'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.'
'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket.
'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested.
'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor?
'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it.
'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it. Oh help!
'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it. Oh help! What am I going to do?
'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it. Oh help! What am I going to do? I have to get out of this Palace as quickly as possible.
'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it. Oh help! What am I going to do? I have to get out of this Palace as quickly as possible. Aiyo, I can't though!
'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it. Oh help! What am I going to do? I have to get out of this Palace as quickly as possible. Aiyo, I can't though! The gates will have been shut long ago.
'The Old Devil?'
'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre.
'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing.
'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things.
'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu.
'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .'
'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously.
'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi.
'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty.
'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket.
'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.'
'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded.
'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly.
'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?'
'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly.
'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero.
'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself.
'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.'
'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again.
'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away.
'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!'
'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened.
'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up.
'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning.
'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night.
'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows:
'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir.
'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature.
'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals.
'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away.
'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.'
'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper.
'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire.
'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient.
'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed.
'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it".
'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said.
'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!'
'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!'
'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed.
'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite.
'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?'
'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.'
'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood.
'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip.
'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy.
'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.'
'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled.
'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.'
'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly.
'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering.
'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet.
'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?'
'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin.
'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir.
'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you.
'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.'
'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop.
'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'.
'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns.
'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen.
'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country.
'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night.
'The name is taken from the inscription.'
'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in!
'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!'
'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside.
'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all.
'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height.
'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside.
'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye.
'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold.
'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife.
'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.'
'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's.
'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him.
'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.'
'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries.
'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.'
'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru.
'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good.
'The person I'm working for?' he said.
'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you.
'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer?
'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked.
'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha!
'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.'
'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body.
'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath.
'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation.
'The question is, how big would this reward be?
'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good.
'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.'
'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!'
'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang.
'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses.
'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.'
'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui.
'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance.
'The servants might see you!'
'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again.
'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed.
'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!'
'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin!
'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!'
'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time.
'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch.
'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.'
'The sooner I'm dead the better!'
'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.'
'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson.
'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?'
'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically.
'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said.
'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times.
'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example.
'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades.
'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –'
'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know.
'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury.
'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world.
'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could.
'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood.
'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous.
'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense.
'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below.
'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day.
'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.'
'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist.
'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin?
'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?'
'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk.
'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives.
'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow.
'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River.
'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.'
'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him.
'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born.
'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune.
'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist.
'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company.
'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly.
'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir.
'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?'
'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass.
'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate.
'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us.
'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances.
'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.'
'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket.
'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher.
'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master.
'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this.
'There's a great pile of money under the bed.
'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?'
'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room?
'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside.
'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere.
'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest.
'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too.
'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement.
'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.'
'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk.
'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?'
'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu.
'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull.
'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know!
'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy.
'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.'
'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out.
'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her.
'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here.
'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.'
'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu.
'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!'
'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale.
'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.'
'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup.
'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu.
'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.'
'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here.
'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.'
'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously.
'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.'
'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise.
'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ...
'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.'
'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why.
'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see.
'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged.
'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.'
'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them.
'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed.
'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about?
'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?'
'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin.
'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'.
'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters.
'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought.
'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.'
'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches.
'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates.
'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him.
'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides.
'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them.
'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.'
'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre.
'They are the cleaver and we are the meat.
'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.'
'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy.
'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded.
'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board.
'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?'
'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand.
'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said.
'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.'
'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.'
'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui.
'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.'
'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng.
'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.'
'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure.
'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said.
'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng.
'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.' At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!'
'They're for Mackerel.'
'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come.
'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with.
'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use.
'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said.
'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...'
'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course.
'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.'
'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot.
'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?'
'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher.
'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one.
'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity.
'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him.
'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either.
'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her.
'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—'
'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb.
'Things are very difficult here at times.
'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example.
'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades.
'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out?
'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out.
'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else.
'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all.
'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her.
'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma.
'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret.
'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days.
'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze!
'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears.
'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu.
'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!'
'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü.
'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem.
'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.'
'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty.
'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession.
'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself.
'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below."
'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life.
'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.'
'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist.
'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before.
'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls?
'This hollow under the steps will do.
'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound!
'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.'
'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself.
'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold.
'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry!
'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.'
'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home.
'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in.
'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly.
'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back.
'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said.
'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens.
'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now.
'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, '
'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket.
'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.'
'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long.
'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death.
'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.'
'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket.
'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society.
'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice.
'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things.
'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.'
'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled.
'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know.
'This is intriguing!'
'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror.
'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse:
'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! ---
'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!'
'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her.
'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again.
'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before.
'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated.
'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver.
'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar.
'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp.
'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him.
'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh.
'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms.
'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement.
'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up.
'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen.
'This is your latest amusement, I suppose.
'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it.
'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.'
'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside.
'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm.
'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking.
'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell!
'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again.
'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!'
'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu.
'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it.
'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil.
'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?'
'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink.
'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem:
'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame?
'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name.
'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain.
'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion.
'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity.
'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty.
'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror.
'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front.
'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.'
'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer.
'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!'
'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror.
'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.'
'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket.
'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion.
'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone.
'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.'
'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head.
'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion".
'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am.
'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.'
'To think how that poor girl goes out of her way to be nice to the old woman, yet still she manages to find fault with her!
'To think how that poor girl goes out of her way to be nice to the old woman, yet still she manages to find fault with her! She really must be getting senile.'
'To think how that poor girl goes out of her way to be nice to the old woman, yet still she manages to find fault with her! She really must be getting senile.' Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do!
'To think how that poor girl goes out of her way to be nice to the old woman, yet still she manages to find fault with her! She really must be getting senile.' Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do! She's only a silly old woman.
'To think how that poor girl goes out of her way to be nice to the old woman, yet still she manages to find fault with her! She really must be getting senile.' Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do! She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.'
'To think how that poor girl goes out of her way to be nice to the old woman, yet still she manages to find fault with her! She really must be getting senile.' Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do! She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off.
'To think how that poor girl goes out of her way to be nice to the old woman, yet still she manages to find fault with her! She really must be getting senile.' Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do! She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage!
'To think how that poor girl goes out of her way to be nice to the old woman, yet still she manages to find fault with her! She really must be getting senile.' Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do! She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me!
'To think how that poor girl goes out of her way to be nice to the old woman, yet still she manages to find fault with her! She really must be getting senile.' Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do! She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces!
'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.'
'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang.
'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be?
'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good.
'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.'
'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!'
'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang.
'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses.
'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.'
'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin.
'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion.
'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study.
'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.'
'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining.
'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said.
'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.'
'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door.
'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea.
'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud.
'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice.
'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said.
'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad.
'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter.
'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.'
'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?'
'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked.
'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?'
'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded.
'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha.
'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water.
'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan.
'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . .
'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .'
'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village.
'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all.
'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway.
'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground.
'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock.
'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss.
'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils.
'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves.
'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious.
'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . .
'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . .
'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . .
'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.'
'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you?
'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.'
'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be.
'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.'
'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm.
'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed.
'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded!
'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!'
'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation.
'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention.
'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.'
'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed.
'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged.
'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.'
'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them.
'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed.
'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about?
'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old.
'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age.
'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?'
'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No.
'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No. No, he's not.
'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No. No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!'
'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No. No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch.
'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No. No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.'
'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No. No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile.
'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long.
'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for?
'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me?
'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. '
'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it.
'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said.
'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you.
'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer?
'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked.
'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously.
'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.'
'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise.
'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ...
'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.'
'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why.
'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see.
'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch.
'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation.
'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist.
'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen.
'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted.
'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin.
'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation.
'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention.
'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.'
'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed.
'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged.
'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink.
'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem:
'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame?
'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name.
'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain.
'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain.
'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet.
'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret.
'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days.
'Wait!' said Bao-chai.
'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!'
'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment.
'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered.
'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too.
'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu.
'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.'
'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily).
'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you.
'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan.
'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's?
'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing.
'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.'
'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude.
'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it.
'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls.
'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai.
'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings.
'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then.
'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.'
'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes.
'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said.
'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear.
'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth.
'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?'
'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?' Gu Yanwu sighed.
'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?' Gu Yanwu sighed. 'We've all seen this Ming History.
'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.'
'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.' Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure.
'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.' Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure. 'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly.
'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.' Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure. 'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.'
'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.' Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure. 'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens.
'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.' Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure. 'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought.
'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.' Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure. 'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting.
'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.' Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure. 'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep.
'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.' Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure. 'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken.
'We'll hide her here then.'
'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian.
'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here.
'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.'
'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously.
'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.'
'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise.
'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ...
'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.'
'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge.
'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes.
'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us.
'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us?
'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?'
'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again.
'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town.
'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams.
'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time.
'We've all seen this Ming History.
'We've all seen this Ming History. There are, inevitably, passages in it which are not very complimentary to the Tartars.
'We've all seen this Ming History. There are, inevitably, passages in it which are not very complimentary to the Tartars. It was written by Zhu Guozhen, who, as you know, was a former Chancellor at the Ming Court.
'We've all seen this Ming History. There are, inevitably, passages in it which are not very complimentary to the Tartars. It was written by Zhu Guozhen, who, as you know, was a former Chancellor at the Ming Court. When he came to write about the "antics of the Paramount Chief of the Jianzhou tribe", which is how the Ming Court used to refer to the Tartars, it's a bit hard to see how he could have been polite.'
'We've all seen this Ming History. There are, inevitably, passages in it which are not very complimentary to the Tartars. It was written by Zhu Guozhen, who, as you know, was a former Chancellor at the Ming Court. When he came to write about the "antics of the Paramount Chief of the Jianzhou tribe", which is how the Ming Court used to refer to the Tartars, it's a bit hard to see how he could have been polite.' Lü nodded: 'I heard somewhere that a member of the Zhuang family of Huzhou paid one of Chancellor Zhu's heirs a thousand taels of silver for the manuscript and published it under his own name— never dreaming, of course, that it would lead to such terrible consequences.'
'We've all seen this Ming History. There are, inevitably, passages in it which are not very complimentary to the Tartars. It was written by Zhu Guozhen, who, as you know, was a former Chancellor at the Ming Court. When he came to write about the "antics of the Paramount Chief of the Jianzhou tribe", which is how the Ming Court used to refer to the Tartars, it's a bit hard to see how he could have been polite.' Lü nodded: 'I heard somewhere that a member of the Zhuang family of Huzhou paid one of Chancellor Zhu's heirs a thousand taels of silver for the manuscript and published it under his own name— never dreaming, of course, that it would lead to such terrible consequences.' Gu went on to tell him the whole story.
'Well that's all right,' said Trinket.
'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling?
'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?'
'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature.
'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it.
'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.'
'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning.
'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat.
'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway'
'Well, as long as you know.
'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow.
'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.'
'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again.
'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty.
'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings.
'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat."
'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?'
'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback.
'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's.
'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him.
'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.'
'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries.
'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.'
'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru.
'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good.
'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses.
'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow.
'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her.
'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads.
'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.'
'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed.
'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language.
'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said.
'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.'
'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing.
'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass.
'Well, it could be worse.'
'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens.
'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought.
'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting.
'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep.
'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken.
'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door.
'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him.
'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?'
'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is.
'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.'
'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile.
'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.'
'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him.
'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance.
'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished.
'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can.
'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?'
'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher.
'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master.
'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this.
'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard.
'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway.
'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her.
'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question.
'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you.
'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master.
'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought.
'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer.
'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though.
'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening!
'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!'
'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world.
'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought.
'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!'
'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat.
'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist.
'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin?
'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?'
'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk.
'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives.
'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow.
'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River.
'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life.
'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl.
'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu.
'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.'
'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma.
'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.'
'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard.
'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water.
'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite.
'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled.
'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror.
'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly.
'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you?
'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson.
'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!'
'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.'
'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson.
'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?'
'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically.
'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said.
'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ...
'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.'
'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why.
'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see.
'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch.
'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation.
'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.'
'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at.
'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher.
'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free.
'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?'
'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng.
'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?'
'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui.
'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't!
'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming.
'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.'
'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly.
'What a big-head!
'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman.
'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, '
'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear.
'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground.
'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest.
'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.'
'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head.
'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here.
'What a fine-looking man!
'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby!
'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that.
'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about.
'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long.
'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.'
'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two.
'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight.
'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags!
'What about gambling?
'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?'
'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature.
'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it.
'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.'
'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning.
'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat.
'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway'
'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters.
'What about two bad things?' said Trinket.
'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern.
'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant.
'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one.
'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?'
'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?'
'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last.
'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices.
'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan.
'What are you afraid of?'
'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met.
'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge.
'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes.
'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us.
'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us?
'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?'
'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again.
'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town.
'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses.
'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else?
'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study.
'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other?
'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry.
'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better.
'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you?
'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right?
'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?'
'What can she possibly be guilty of?
'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.'
'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man.
'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!'
'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!' He sighed.
'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!' He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat.
'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!' He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.'
'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!' He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy.
'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!' He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded.
'What can we do?' said Bao-yu.
'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull.
'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know!
'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy.
'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.'
'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out.
'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her.
'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money.
'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy!
'What do I care whether you go to see her or not?
'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused.
'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.'
'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper.
'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after.
'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time?
'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!'
'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?'
'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not.
'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape.
'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him.
'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?'
'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu.
'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl!
'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.'
'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in.
'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?'
'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale.
'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch.
'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?'
'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted.
'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do.
'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said.
'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .'
'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this.
'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?'
'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor.
'What do you think we ought to do?'
'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind.
'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill.
'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done.
'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?'
'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her.
'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads.
'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.'
'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed.
'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?'
'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.'
'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness!
'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits.
'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard.
'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan.
'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House.
'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard.
'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement.
'What does, Goong-goong?'
'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked.
'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?'
'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh.
'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now.
'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.'
'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body.
'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering.
'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh.
'What have you come for this time?
'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace?
'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can.
'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset!
'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!'
'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly.
'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that.
'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much!
'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin.
'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly.
'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests.
'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars.
'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him.
'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy.
'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of?
'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.'
'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man.
'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!'
'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities.
'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff?
'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy.
'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand.
'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened.
'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture.
'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces.
'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?'
'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech.
'What on earth are you upset about this time?
'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!'
'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?'
'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not.
'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.'
'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair.
'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.'
'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really!
'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!'
'What seems a pity?'
'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh.
'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now.
'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.'
'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body.
'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering.
'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh.
'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.'
'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh.
'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday?
'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child.
'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible.
'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for?
'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves.
'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off!
'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters.
'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is.
'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours.
'What was that you said?'
'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.'
'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry.
'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose.
'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it.
'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.'
'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside.
'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm.
'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking.
'What words will you cut?
'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to?
'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.'
'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh.
'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.'
'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist.
'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea.
'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible.
'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore.
'What would you want to come here for?'
'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui.
'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't!
'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming.
'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.'
'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly.
'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang!
'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.'
'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's.
'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot.
'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor.
'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.'
'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson.
'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right.
'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?'
'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot.
'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly.
'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine.
'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.'
'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch.
'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?'
'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket.
'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered.
'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent.
'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.'
'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities.
'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one.
'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket.
'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?'
'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed.
'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight.
'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.'
'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing.
'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well?
'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued.
'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful.
'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket.
'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something.
'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!'
'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman.
'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away.
'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?'
'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers.
'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.'
'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket.
'Whatever do you take me for?
'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me?
'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.'
'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am!
'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?'
'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply.
'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said:
'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you.
'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do.
'Whatever happens, I shall be there.'
'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.'
'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught.
'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience.
'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper.
'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go.
'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan.
'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me?
'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?'
'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them.
'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.'
'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression.
'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death.
'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.'
'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket.
'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society.
'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice.
'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things.
'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze".
'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation.
'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!'
'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu.
'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.'
'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting.
'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said.
'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe.
'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.'
'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China.
'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere.
'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble.
'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he?
'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph!
'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph! What does the poet say?
'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph! What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!'
'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph! What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang.
'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph! What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive.
'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives.
'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow.
'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River.
'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life.
'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl.
'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty.
'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession.
'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself.
'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below."
'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.'
'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting.
'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said.
'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe.
'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.'
'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand.
'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!'
'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business.
'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?'
'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup.
'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped.
'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family.
'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement.
'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message.
'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted).
'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere.
'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole.
'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.'
'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch.
'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!'
'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her.
'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.'
'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour.
'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch.
'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.'
'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple.
'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground.
'Where are you going?'
'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her.
'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket.
'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.'
'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way.
'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow.
'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his.
'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court.
'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights.
'Where can we go?'
'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky.
'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses.
'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground.
'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes.
'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses.
'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans.
'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground.
'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them.
'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking.
'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh.
'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day.
'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.'
'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist.
'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin?
'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?'
'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk.
'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives.
'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper.
'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it.
'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out.
'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch.
'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well.
'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out.
'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet.
'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch.
'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something.
'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her.
'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.'
'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in.
'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it.
'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.'
'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?'
'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes.
'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes. Why?'
'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes. Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.'
'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu.
'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.'
'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily).
'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you.
'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.'
'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused?
'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her.
'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?'
'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu.
'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that?
'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.'
'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it.
'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated.
'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies.
'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body?
'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken.
'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off.
'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground.
'Where were you hit?'
'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him.
'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .'
'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping.
'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him.
'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise.
'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank.
'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.'
'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father.
'Where?'
'Where?' Granddad mumbled.
'Where?' Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?'
'Where?' Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky.
'Where?' Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses.
'Where?' Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground.
'Where?' Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes.
'Where?' Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses.
'Where?' Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans.
'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again.
'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.'
'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia.
'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses.
'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully.
'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early.
'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game.
'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes.
'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her.
'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?'
'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers.
'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.'
'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket.
'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head!
'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman.
'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, '
'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear.
'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground.
'Who cares?' said Crimson.
'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!'
'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.'
'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson.
'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?'
'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically.
'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said.
'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times.
'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example.
'Who fired his weapon?'
'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed.
'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?'
'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads.
'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground.
'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist.
'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –'
'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi.
'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled.
'Who is here with you?'
'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen.
'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened.
'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained.
'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand.
'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told.
'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch.
'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!'
'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her.
'Who is this girl?' he asked softly.
'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?'
'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian.
'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.'
'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment.
'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?'
'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian.
'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.'
'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure.
'Who said you could cough?'
'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .'
'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough.
'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .'
'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what?
'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!'
'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted.
'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands.
'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped.
'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought.
'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.'
'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck.
'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out.
'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket.
'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.'
'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard.
'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom.
'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you.
'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again.
'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's.
'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.'
'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously:
'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat!
'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself.
'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot?
'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play.
'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!'
'Who's that?' said Dai-yu.
'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.'
'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly.
'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean.
'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.'
'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.' But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject.
'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.' But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject. 'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile.
'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.' But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject. 'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile. 'All I can thay ith that I hope you marry a lithping huthband, tho that you have "ithee-withee" "ithee-withee" in your earth every minute of the day.
'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.' But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject. 'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile. 'All I can thay ith that I hope you marry a lithping huthband, tho that you have "ithee-withee" "ithee-withee" in your earth every minute of the day. Ah, Holy Name!
'Who's the prick who did it?'
'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads.
'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground.
'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist.
'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –'
'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi.
'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled.
'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?'
'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column.
'Why can't we both sit here and talk?'
'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu.
'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull.
'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know!
'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy.
'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.'
'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out.
'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her.
'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money.
'Why can't you piss in the pot?'
'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket.
'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.'
'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him.
'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat.
'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered.
'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room.
'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed.
'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.'
'Why don't you go off to join the others?'
'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.'
'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed.
'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?'
'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room?
'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside.
'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere.
'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest.
'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too.
'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him.
'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you.
'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are.
'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it.
'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead.
'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay.
'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while.
'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses.
'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.'
'Why have you brought her here?'
'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian.
'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.'
'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment.
'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?'
'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian.
'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.'
'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure.
'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?'
'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes.
'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes. 'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng.
'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes. 'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?'
'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes. 'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng.
'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes. 'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.'
'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes. 'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui.
'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes. 'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.'
'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes. 'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng.
'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes. 'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng. 'I doubt you could find one in ten.'
'Why not?' said Crimson.
'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?'
'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically.
'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said.
'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times.
'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example.
'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades.
'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out?
'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out.
'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's?
'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing.
'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.'
'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude.
'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it.
'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls.
'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai.
'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings.
'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed.
'Why should any of us want to upset her?
'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ?
'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!'
'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept:
'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people.
'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?'
'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever.
'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch.
'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly:
'Why shouldn't he?'
'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li.
'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards.
'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own.
'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.'
'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.)
'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me!
'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li.
'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come.
'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody?
'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement.
'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!'
'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework.
'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined.
'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered.
'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of.
'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng.
'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful.
'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise.
'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ...
'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.'
'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why.
'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see.
'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch.
'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation.
'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.'
'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at.
'Wine first.'
'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession.
'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang.
'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi.
'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet:
'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere.
'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said.
'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup.
'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped.
'Worse and worse!'
'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast!
'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?'
'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet.
'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan.
'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam.
'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things?
'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig.
'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive.
'Would you go and get it for me, then?'
'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot.
'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her.
'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.'
'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson.
'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she?
'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!'
'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard.
'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her.
'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?'
'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed.
'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight.
'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.'
'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing.
'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well?
'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued.
'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful.
'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem.
'Would you like to be my apprentice?'
'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness!
'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing.
'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!'
'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him.
'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.'
'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly.
'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone.
'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen.
'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . .
'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . .
'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps.
'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something.
'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant.
'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village.
'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.'
'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction.
'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek.
'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously.
'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.'
'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot.
'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!'
'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over.
'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . .
'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . .
'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps.
'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something.
'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered.
'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly.
'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?'
'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .'
'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me!
'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!'
'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously.
'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.'
'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot.
'Yes, ' he said.
'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.'
'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can.
'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile.
'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!'
'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket.
'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman.
'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good.
'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick.
'Yes, I'm in,' she said.
'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!'
'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle.
'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said.
'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it.
'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it.
'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is.
'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?'
'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins.
'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng.
'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!'
'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free.
'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?'
'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng.
'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?'
'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui.
'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't!
'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming.
'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp.
'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang.
'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls.
'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally.
'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration.
'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top.
'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said.
'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü.
'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao.
'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand.
'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said.
'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.'
'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study.
'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer.
'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature.
'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals.
'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away.
'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.'
'Yes, of course.
'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution.
'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.'
'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf.
'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself.
'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented.
'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual.
'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.'
'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before.
'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted.
'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands.
'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped.
'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind.
'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes.
'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast.
'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village.
'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans.
'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes.
'Yes, sir,' said Trinket.
'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say.
'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket.
'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense.
'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.'
'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.' 'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman.
'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.' 'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman. But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!'
'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.' 'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman. But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!' He got up and strode towards the door.
'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.' 'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman. But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!' He got up and strode towards the door. 'Come on,' he said.
'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice.
'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?'
'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom.
'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer.
'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?'
'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen.
'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened.
'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained.
'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand.
'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity.
'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls.
'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him.
'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go.
'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai.
'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!'
'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment.
'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered.
'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too.
'Yes,' said Trinket.
'Yes,' said Trinket. 'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.'
'Yes,' said Trinket. 'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.' Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure.
'Yes,' said Trinket. 'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.' Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure. 'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly.
'Yes,' said Trinket. 'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.' Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure. 'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.'
'Yes,' said Trinket. 'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.' Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure. 'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens.
'Yes,' said Trinket. 'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.' Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure. 'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought.
'Yes,' said Trinket. 'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.' Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure. 'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting.
'Yes,' said Trinket. 'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.' Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure. 'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep.
'Yes.
'Yes. Why?'
'Yes. Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.'
'Yes. Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li.
'Yes. Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?'
'Yes. Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li.
'Yes. Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards.
'Yes. Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own.
'Yes. Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.'
'Yes.'
'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder.
'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother.
'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.'
'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes.
'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder.
'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake.
'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open.
'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .'
'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries.
'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out.
'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away.
'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot.
'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.'
'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned.
'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy!
'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge?
'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?'
'Yihuang?' said Lü.
'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?'
'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang.
'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there.
'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend.
'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark.
'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, '
'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here.
'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.'
'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.'
'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly.
'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering.
'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet.
'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?'
'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin.
'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion.
'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study.
'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.'
'You are absolutely right,' said Lü.
'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao.
'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present.
'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang.
'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed.
'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said.
'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is.
'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription.
'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago.
'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last.
'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices.
'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan.
'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country.
'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.'
'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket.
'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—'
'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman.
'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket.
'You are too flattering.
'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet.
'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?'
'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin.
'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion.
'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study.
'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.'
'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining.
'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said.
'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away.
'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!'
'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened.
'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up.
'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning.
'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night.
'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows:
'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir.
'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you.
'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!'
'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly.
'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you?
'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson.
'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!'
'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.'
'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson.
'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?'
'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically.
'You can't talk and you can't move!
'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!'
'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass.
'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her.
'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened.
'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said.
'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you.
'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.'
'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again.
'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you.
'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do.
'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance.
'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday.
'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?'
'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed.
'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't.
'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.'
'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!'
'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!'
'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun.
'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant!
'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.'
'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics.
'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets.
'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him.
'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay.
'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden.
'You don't need to stand on ceremony.'
'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room.
'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first.
'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview.
'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum.
'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable.
'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought.
'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.'
'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches.
'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said.
'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy.
'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out.
'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one.
'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight.
'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say.
'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful!
'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!"
'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?'
'You dumb fuck!' he growled.
'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?'
'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column.
'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling.
'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face.
'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek.
'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher.
'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present.
'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood.
'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy.
'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded.
'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board.
'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?'
'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand.
'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said.
'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.'
'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study.
'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer.
'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it.
'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then.
'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.'
'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain.
'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?'
'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed.
'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence.
'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven.
'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!'
'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her.
'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you?
'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on!
'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on! Put your money down!'
'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on! Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing.
'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on! Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings:
'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on! Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh!
'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on! Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh! One of the masters!
'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on! Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh! One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers!
'You had better go!'
'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin!
'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!'
'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time.
'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch.
'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.'
'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel.
'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly.
'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way.
'You have no right to talk to me like that.
'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you.
'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble.
'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained.
'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you?
'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you!
'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge!
'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard!
'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?'
'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"?
'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know.
'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.'
'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes.
'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true.
'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.'
'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns.
'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper.
'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.'
'You mean he's been dragged into it too?'
'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang.
'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there.
'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend.
'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark.
'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, '
'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here.
'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.'
'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu.
'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng.
'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?'
'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui.
'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't!
'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming.
'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.'
'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly.
'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang!
'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.'
'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden.
'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions.
'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism:
'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she?
'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she? What was her name?
'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she? What was her name? What did her father and mother do?
'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she? What was her name? What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao?
'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she? What was her name? What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month?
'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she? What was her name? What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether?
'You must come back and change.
'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.'
'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic.
'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden.
'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate.
'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?'
'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him.
'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf.
'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you.
'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said.
'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng.
'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!'
'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free.
'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?'
'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng.
'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?'
'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui.
'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't!
'You old dog!'
'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth.
'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!'
'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious.
'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!'
'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother!
'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!'
'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily.
'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that.
'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket.
'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion.
'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone.
'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.'
'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head.
'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion".
'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am.
'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.'
'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press.
'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this?
'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see.
'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way.
'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate.
'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble.
'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear.
'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here.
'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.'
'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building.
'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang!
'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.'
'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's.
'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings.
'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone.
'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!'
'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again.
'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed.
'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!'
'You said it made you cough.'
'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?'
'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly.
'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!'
'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh.
'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you.
'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe.
'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer.
'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, '
'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business.
'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?'
'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang.
'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.'
'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü.
'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?'
'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang.
'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there.
'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend.
'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be.
'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here.
'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did.
'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.'
'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile.
'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said.
'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.'
'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian.
'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here.
'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.'
'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson.
'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?'
'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically.
'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said.
'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times.
'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example.
'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades.
'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out?
'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!'
'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh.
'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you.
'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe.
'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer.
'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, '
'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again.
'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long.
'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for?
'You will know soon enough when the time comes.'
'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist.
'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea.
'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible.
'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore.
'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written.
'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date.
'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain:
'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I.
'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk.
'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives.
'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow.
'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River.
'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life.
'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl.
'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty.
'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession.
'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself.
'You won't be able to change very much.
'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad.
'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you.
'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy.
'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.'
'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp.
'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off.
'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor.
'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again.
'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said.
'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe.
'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.'
'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand.
'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!'
'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business.
'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?'
'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang.
'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.'
'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu.
'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit.
'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.'
'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun.
'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault.
'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe.
'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with.
'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.'
'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu.
'You'd better put it away somewhere safe.
'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.'
'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand.
'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!'
'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business.
'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?'
'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang.
'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.'
'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü.
'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you.
'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer?
'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked.
'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha!
'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.'
'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body.
'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath.
'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation.
'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch.
'You're a poor-spirited creature!'
'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him.
'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like?
'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief.
'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble.
'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter.
'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you!
'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers!
'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?'
'You're a sharp, intelligent lad.
'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter.
'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.'
'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?'
'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked.
'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?'
'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh.
'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now.
'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.'
'You're a world champion.
'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone.
'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.'
'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head.
'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion".
'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am.
'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.'
'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press.
'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard.
'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li.
'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.'
'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room.
'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first.
'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview.
'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum.
'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable.
'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought.
'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.'
'You're all afraid of him.
'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.'
'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked:
'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin!
'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.'
'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole.
'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter.
'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything.
'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu.
'You're being flippant.
'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one.
'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?'
'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?'
'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last.
'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices.
'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan.
'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country.
'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.'
'You're bold but not careless,' he said.
'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad.
'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter.
'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.'
'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?'
'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked.
'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?'
'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh.
'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now.
'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot.
'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls.
'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill.
'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree.
'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!'
'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth.
'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!'
'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious.
'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!'
'You're only shamming dead.'
'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat.
'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.'
'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks.
'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features.
'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose.
'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed.
'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said.
'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me.
'You're to copy out these two patterns.'
'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again.
'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then?
'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off.
'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about?
'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?'
'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.'
'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come.
'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with.
'You're too intelligent not to know that.
'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much!
'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin.
'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin.
'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first.
'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed.
'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival.
'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?'
'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for?
'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued.
'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful.
'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem.
'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you.
'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity.
'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.'
'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it.
'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late.
'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?'
'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian.
'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.'
'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure.
'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?'
'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries.
'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out.
'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away.
'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot.
'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.'
'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu.
'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.'
'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting.
'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said.
'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe.
'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.'
'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand.
'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!'
'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business.
'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said.
'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.'
'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door.
'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea.
'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink.
'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited.
'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal:
'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade.
'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.'
'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention.
'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted.
'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency.
'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems.
'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy.
'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities.
'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff?
'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy.
'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand.
'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them.
'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face.
'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province.
'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province.
'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day.
'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power.
'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying.
'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you.
'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.'
(Crimson herself, was the secret hope.)
(Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me!
(Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li.
(Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come.
(Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.'
(Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten.
(Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there.
(Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up.
(Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights.
(The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.)
(The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought.
(The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.'
(The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at.
(The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket.
(The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior.
(The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.'
(The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so.
(The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks.
-Which leaves only me to look after the place.'
-Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile.
-Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away.
-Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.'
-Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk.
-Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?'
-Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu.
-Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull.
-Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know!
1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin;
1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex.
1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence.
1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt.
1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over.
1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word.
1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel.
1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her.
1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later.
1. The team leader had no dog;
1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye;
1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun.
1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman.
1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary.
1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi.
1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching.
1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad.
1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me.
1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me;
1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister;
1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me;
1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother.
1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies.
1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened.
1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen.
1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips.
1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did.
1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics?
1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean?
1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back?
1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front?
1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games.
1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them.
1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths.
1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid.
1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it.
2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex.
2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence.
2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt.
2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over.
2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word.
2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel.
2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her.
2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later.
2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened.
2. The dog was born blind in the left eye;
2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun.
2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman.
2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary.
2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi.
2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching.
2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad.
2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me.
2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet.
2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister;
2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me;
2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother.
2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies.
2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened.
2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen.
2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips.
2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did.
2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened.
2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean?
2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back?
2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front?
2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games.
2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them.
2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths.
2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid.
2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it.
2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes.
3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun.
3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman.
3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary.
3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi.
3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching.
3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad.
3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me.
3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet.
3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce.
3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me;
3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother.
3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies.
3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened.
3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen.
3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips.
3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did.
3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened.
3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent.
3. What is strengthening it from the back?
3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front?
3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games.
3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them.
3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths.
3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid.
3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it.
3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes.
3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich.
4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother.
4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies.
4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened.
4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen.
4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips.
4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did.
4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened.
4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent.
4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote.
A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship."
A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts.
A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization.
A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call."
A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang.
A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer.
A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours."
A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal
A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country.
A Frequent Guest
A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly.
A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane.
A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen.
A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state.
A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan.
A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house.
A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool.
A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist.
A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day.
A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation."
A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA.
A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?"
A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said.
A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi.
A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks.
A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon."
A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head.
A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face.
A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement.
A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside.
A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage.
A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once.
A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail.
A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead.
A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering!
A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question!
A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets.
A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents.
A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!'
A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily.
A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch.
A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly.
A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose.
A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked.
A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly.
A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath.
A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around.
A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down.
A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick.
A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman.
A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too.
A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her.
A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills.
A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light.
A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out:
A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –'
A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know.
A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury.
A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world.
A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could.
A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood.
A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous.
A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense.
A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek.
A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs.
A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass.
A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively.
A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking.
A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck.
A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him.
A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars.
A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now.
A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious.
A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire.
A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew.
A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere.
A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation.
A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling.
A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement.
A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics.
A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society.
A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder.
A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it.
A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother.
A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up.
A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs.
A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next.
A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass.
A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank.
A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river.
A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury.
A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today.
A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult.
A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away.
A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes.
A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished.
A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone.
A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses.
A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger.
A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up.
A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft.
A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole.
A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail.
A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore.
A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions.
A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick.
A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards.
A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass.
A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse.
A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores.
A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around.
A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles.
A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself.
A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai.
A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years.
A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron.
A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun.
A cackling laugh broke the silence.
A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken.
A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood.
A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage.
A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter.
A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage.
A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went.
A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence.
A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers.
A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping.
A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth.
A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears.
A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her.
A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then.
A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature.
A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels.
A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story.
A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite.
A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels.
A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style.
A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style. Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again.
A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style. Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again. Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure.
A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style. Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again. Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure. And Bao-yu, though he too was distressed at the prospect of Dai-yu's leaving him, could scarcely seek to interfere in a matter affecting the natural feelings of a father and his child.
A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style. Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again. Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure. And Bao-yu, though he too was distressed at the prospect of Dai-yu's leaving him, could scarcely seek to interfere in a matter affecting the natural feelings of a father and his child. Grandmother Jia insisted that Jia Lian should accompany Dai-yu and see her safely there and back.
A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style. Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again. Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure. And Bao-yu, though he too was distressed at the prospect of Dai-yu's leaving him, could scarcely seek to interfere in a matter affecting the natural feelings of a father and his child. Grandmother Jia insisted that Jia Lian should accompany Dai-yu and see her safely there and back. The various gifts to be taken and the journey-money were, it goes without saying, duly prepared.
A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style. Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again. Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure. And Bao-yu, though he too was distressed at the prospect of Dai-yu's leaving him, could scarcely seek to interfere in a matter affecting the natural feelings of a father and his child. Grandmother Jia insisted that Jia Lian should accompany Dai-yu and see her safely there and back. The various gifts to be taken and the journey-money were, it goes without saying, duly prepared. A suitable day on which to commence the journey was quickly determined and Jia Lian and Dai-yu took leave of all the rest and, embarking with their attendants, set sail for Yangchow.
A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style. Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again. Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure. And Bao-yu, though he too was distressed at the prospect of Dai-yu's leaving him, could scarcely seek to interfere in a matter affecting the natural feelings of a father and his child. Grandmother Jia insisted that Jia Lian should accompany Dai-yu and see her safely there and back. The various gifts to be taken and the journey-money were, it goes without saying, duly prepared. A suitable day on which to commence the journey was quickly determined and Jia Lian and Dai-yu took leave of all the rest and, embarking with their attendants, set sail for Yangchow. If you wish for further details, you may learn them in the following chapter.
A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair.
A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything.
A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that.
A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone.
A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her.
A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me.
A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs.
A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me.
A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure.
A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch:
A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real.
A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm.
A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms.
A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him.
A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street.
A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping.
A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along.
A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs.
A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth.
A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears.
A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her.
A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then.
A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature.
A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels.
A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story.
A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite.
A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were.
A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek.
A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher.
A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present.
A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood.
A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.'
A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you?
A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.'
A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be.
A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.'
A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in.
A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself.
A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said.
A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!'
A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle.
A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said.
A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it.
A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it.
A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is.
A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer.
A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?'
A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen.
A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened.
A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained.
A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand.
A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told.
A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch.
A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!'
A fat old man was sprawled on the kang.
A fat old man was sprawled on the kang. Yu Zhan'ao recognised him as the Korean dog butcher they called Gook.
A fat old man was sprawled on the kang. Yu Zhan'ao recognised him as the Korean dog butcher they called Gook. He had seen Gook once at the market in Ma Hamlet.
A fat old man was sprawled on the kang. Yu Zhan'ao recognised him as the Korean dog butcher they called Gook. He had seen Gook once at the market in Ma Hamlet. The man could slaughter a dog in less than a minute, and the hundreds of dogs that lived in Ma Hamlet growled viciously when they saw him, their fur standing straight up, though they kept their distance.
A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig.
A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.'
A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog.
A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek.
A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting.
A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first.
A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.'
A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes.
A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek.
A few grey dogs barked tentatively.
A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking.
A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck.
A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him.
A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars.
A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now.
A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney.
A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known.
A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest.
A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world.
A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought.
A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!'
A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat.
A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought.
A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall.
A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha!
A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha! Some fall!
A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha! Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.'
A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony.
A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains.
A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk.
A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed.
A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her.
A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age.
A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones.
A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few.
A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985.
A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself.
A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him.
A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries.
A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries. Carry on.
A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries. Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off.
A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries. Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded.
A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries. Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body.
A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries. Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form."
A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries. Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184.
A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body.
A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound.
A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained.
A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body.
A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice.
A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything.
A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain.
A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967.
A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning.
A few scattered laughs.
A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood.
A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi.
A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?"
A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling.
A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes.
A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed."
A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship."
A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts.
A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip.
A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field.
A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field. There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air.
A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field. There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air. Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included.
A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field. There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air. Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included. But when they were quartered in the village, they had stirred things up so much, with chickens squawking and dogs yelping, that you'd have thought it was a garrison command.
A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field. There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air. Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included. But when they were quartered in the village, they had stirred things up so much, with chickens squawking and dogs yelping, that you'd have thought it was a garrison command. Out on the highway, the soldiers huddled so closely together they looked like an inert snake.
A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field. There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air. Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included. But when they were quartered in the village, they had stirred things up so much, with chickens squawking and dogs yelping, that you'd have thought it was a garrison command. Out on the highway, the soldiers huddled so closely together they looked like an inert snake. Their motley assortment of weapons included shotguns, fowling pieces, ageing Hanyang rifles, plus a cannon that fired scale weights and was carried by two brothers, Fang Six and Fang Seven.
A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field. There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air. Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included. But when they were quartered in the village, they had stirred things up so much, with chickens squawking and dogs yelping, that you'd have thought it was a garrison command. Out on the highway, the soldiers huddled so closely together they looked like an inert snake. Their motley assortment of weapons included shotguns, fowling pieces, ageing Hanyang rifles, plus a cannon that fired scale weights and was carried by two brothers, Fang Six and Fang Seven. Mute was toting a rake with twenty-six metal tines, as were three other soldiers.
A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field. There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air. Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included. But when they were quartered in the village, they had stirred things up so much, with chickens squawking and dogs yelping, that you'd have thought it was a garrison command. Out on the highway, the soldiers huddled so closely together they looked like an inert snake. Their motley assortment of weapons included shotguns, fowling pieces, ageing Hanyang rifles, plus a cannon that fired scale weights and was carried by two brothers, Fang Six and Fang Seven. Mute was toting a rake with twenty-six metal tines, as were three other soldiers. Father still didn't know what an ambush was, and even if he had, he wouldn't have known why anyone would take four rakes to the event.
A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder.
A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables.
A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left.
A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat.
A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day.
A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed.
A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors.
A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly.
A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface.
A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny.
A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours.
A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd.
A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests.
A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team.
A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting.
A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities.
A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side.
A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special:
A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone.
A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly.
A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement.
A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders.
A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough.
A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked.
A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu.
A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face!
A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess.
A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings.
A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit.
A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets.
A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents.
A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!'
A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily.
A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch.
A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly.
A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose.
A glazed wine crock rested on the bar, its ladle hanging from the rim.
A glazed wine crock rested on the bar, its ladle hanging from the rim. A fat old man was sprawled on the kang.
A glazed wine crock rested on the bar, its ladle hanging from the rim. A fat old man was sprawled on the kang. Yu Zhan'ao recognised him as the Korean dog butcher they called Gook.
A glazed wine crock rested on the bar, its ladle hanging from the rim. A fat old man was sprawled on the kang. Yu Zhan'ao recognised him as the Korean dog butcher they called Gook. He had seen Gook once at the market in Ma Hamlet.
A glazed wine crock rested on the bar, its ladle hanging from the rim. A fat old man was sprawled on the kang. Yu Zhan'ao recognised him as the Korean dog butcher they called Gook. He had seen Gook once at the market in Ma Hamlet. The man could slaughter a dog in less than a minute, and the hundreds of dogs that lived in Ma Hamlet growled viciously when they saw him, their fur standing straight up, though they kept their distance.
A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye.
A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down.
A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake.
A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have.
A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods.
A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body.
A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace.
A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica.
A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear.
A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems.
A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles.
A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up.
A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!'
A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted.
A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them.
A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill.
A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs.
A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently.
A growl emerged from the field of corpses.
A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground.
A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes.
A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses.
A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans.
A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground.
A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them.
A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man.
A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand.
A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush.
A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors.
A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues.
A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records?
A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married.
A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player.
A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe.
A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof.
A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside.
A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head.
A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked.
A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself.
A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows.
A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body.
A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then.
A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten.
A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember.
A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time.
A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear.
A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes.
A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty.
A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack.
A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual.
A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials.
A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it.
A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared.
A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it.
A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face.
A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth.
A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot.
A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls.
A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill.
A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree.
A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!'
A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth.
A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!'
A hundred years was just about enough.
A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence.
A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for.
A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour.
A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out.
A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion.
A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down.
A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past.
A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos.
A hundred years, will that satisfy you?'
A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel?
A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead.
A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.'
A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu.
A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!'
A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu.
A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words.
A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.'
A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in!
A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!'
A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside.
A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all.
A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height.
A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside.
A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye.
A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold.
A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand.
A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body.
A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time.
A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen.
A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly.
A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field.
A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other.
A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths.
A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises.
A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that.
A lie of some sort was indispensable.
A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.'
A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather.
A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody?
A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement.
A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!'
A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework.
A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined.
A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered.
A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth.
A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!'
A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it.
A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth.
A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck.
A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.'
A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal.
A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco.
A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge.
A lot of time had indeed gone by.
A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light.
A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age.
A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era.
A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong.
A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao.
A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover.
A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories.
A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another?
A lot.
A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.'
A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned.
A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy!
A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge?
A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?'
A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian.
A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads.
A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.'
A loud bang made Father jump.
A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river.
A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her.
A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!'
A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin.
A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white.
A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly.
A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad!
A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?'
A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome.
A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him.
A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver.
A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar.
A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp.
A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him.
A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh.
A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms.
A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement.
A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first.
A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview.
A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum.
A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable.
A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought.
A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.'
A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches.
A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates.
A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him.
A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes.
A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed."
A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship."
A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts.
A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization.
A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call."
A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang.
A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer.
A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours."
A new commissar came to the base, and life returned to its habitual peace.
A new commissar came to the base, and life returned to its habitual peace. The tiny life inside Ye grew bigger every day, and she also felt the world outside change.
A new commissar came to the base, and life returned to its habitual peace. The tiny life inside Ye grew bigger every day, and she also felt the world outside change. One day, the security platoon commander asked Ye to come to the gatehouse at the entrance to the base.
A new commissar came to the base, and life returned to its habitual peace. The tiny life inside Ye grew bigger every day, and she also felt the world outside change. One day, the security platoon commander asked Ye to come to the gatehouse at the entrance to the base. When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen.
A new commissar came to the base, and life returned to its habitual peace. The tiny life inside Ye grew bigger every day, and she also felt the world outside change. One day, the security platoon commander asked Ye to come to the gatehouse at the entrance to the base. When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen. They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals.
A new commissar came to the base, and life returned to its habitual peace. The tiny life inside Ye grew bigger every day, and she also felt the world outside change. One day, the security platoon commander asked Ye to come to the gatehouse at the entrance to the base. When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen. They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals. The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun.
A new commissar came to the base, and life returned to its habitual peace. The tiny life inside Ye grew bigger every day, and she also felt the world outside change. One day, the security platoon commander asked Ye to come to the gatehouse at the entrance to the base. When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen. They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals. The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies.
A new commissar came to the base, and life returned to its habitual peace. The tiny life inside Ye grew bigger every day, and she also felt the world outside change. One day, the security platoon commander asked Ye to come to the gatehouse at the entrance to the base. When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen. They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals. The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak.
A new commissar came to the base, and life returned to its habitual peace. The tiny life inside Ye grew bigger every day, and she also felt the world outside change. One day, the security platoon commander asked Ye to come to the gatehouse at the entrance to the base. When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen. They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals. The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting.
A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid.
A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip.
A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood.
A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day.
A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on.
A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious.
A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons.
A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers.
A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something.
A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes.
A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished.
A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone.
A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses.
A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger.
A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!'
A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed.
A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!'
A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace.
A page in the history of our village had been turned.
A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits.
A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure.
A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it.
A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins.
A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to.
A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years.
A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week.
A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever.
A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud.
A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow.
A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion.
A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention.
A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony.
A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction.
A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil!
A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!'
A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit.
A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red.
A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything.
A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team.
A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow.
A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle.
A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground.
A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor.
A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill.
A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him.
A period of increased tenderness, pregnancy is a time of weakness during which women need attention and protection, and Second Grandma was no exception.
A period of increased tenderness, pregnancy is a time of weakness during which women need attention and protection, and Second Grandma was no exception. Counting the days on her fingers, she longed for Granddad.
A period of increased tenderness, pregnancy is a time of weakness during which women need attention and protection, and Second Grandma was no exception. Counting the days on her fingers, she longed for Granddad. He would be there tomorrow.
A period of increased tenderness, pregnancy is a time of weakness during which women need attention and protection, and Second Grandma was no exception. Counting the days on her fingers, she longed for Granddad. He would be there tomorrow. Another crisp gunshot sounded outside the village,
A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them.
A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people.
A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over.
A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along.
A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now?
A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship.
A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem.
A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back?
A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back.
A person like me never cares much about saving face.
A person like me never cares much about saving face. After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan.
A person like me never cares much about saving face. After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on.
A person like me never cares much about saving face. After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was.
A person like me never cares much about saving face. After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon.
A person like me never cares much about saving face. After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot.
A person like me never cares much about saving face. After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot. I was very popular there.
A person like me never cares much about saving face. After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot. I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me.
A person like me never cares much about saving face. After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot. I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did.
A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself.
A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that?
A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you.
A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room.
A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!'
A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl!
A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!'
A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went:
A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do!
A real friend in trouble!
A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner.
A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate.
A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left.
A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight.
A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet:
A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret.
A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare?
A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find?
A real, bona fide scientist!"
A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days.
A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all.
A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria.
A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children.
A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980.
A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere.
A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room.
A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her.
A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever.
A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad.
A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission.
A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes.
A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness.
A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad.
A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's.
A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion.
A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger.
A shot rang out.
A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air.
A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground.
A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs.
A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely.
A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky.
A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart.
A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought.
A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants.
A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes.
A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her.
A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said.
A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy.
A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out.
A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one.
A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight.
A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say.
A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful!
A single rocket shot up into the darkness and slowly unfurled its fiery petals in the night sky before breaking up into a stream of falling stars, which vanished slowly, leaving a faint white shadow in the sky.
A single rocket shot up into the darkness and slowly unfurled its fiery petals in the night sky before breaking up into a stream of falling stars, which vanished slowly, leaving a faint white shadow in the sky. It was some time before the last of the light was absorbed into the blackness.
A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either.
A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land.
A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se.
A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time.
A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time.
A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia.
A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours."
A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth.
A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush.
A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.'
A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling.
A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but...
A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said.
A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.'
A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?'
A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly.
A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!'
A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh.
A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards.
A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific?
A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ...
A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China.
A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father.
A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know.
A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists.
A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans?
A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day.
A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while.
A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses.
A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.'
A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes.
A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again.
A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away.
A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!'
A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened.
A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up.
A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization.
A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility.
A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin.
A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics.
A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching.
A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected.
A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry.
A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor.
A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan.
A suitable day on which to commence the journey was quickly determined and Jia Lian and Dai-yu took leave of all the rest and, embarking with their attendants, set sail for Yangchow.
A suitable day on which to commence the journey was quickly determined and Jia Lian and Dai-yu took leave of all the rest and, embarking with their attendants, set sail for Yangchow. If you wish for further details, you may learn them in the following chapter.
A sweet odour grew heavy in the air; the dark soil of the southern edge of our village had been thoroughly soaked by human blood.
A sweet odour grew heavy in the air; the dark soil of the southern edge of our village had been thoroughly soaked by human blood. Lights from fires in the village curled like foxtails, as occasional pops, like the crackling of dry wood, momentarily filled the air with a charred odour that merged with the stifling stench of blood.
A sweet odour grew heavy in the air; the dark soil of the southern edge of our village had been thoroughly soaked by human blood. Lights from fires in the village curled like foxtails, as occasional pops, like the crackling of dry wood, momentarily filled the air with a charred odour that merged with the stifling stench of blood. The wound on Granddad's arm had turned worse, the scabs cracking and releasing a rotting, oozing mixture of dark blood and white pus.
A sweet odour grew heavy in the air; the dark soil of the southern edge of our village had been thoroughly soaked by human blood. Lights from fires in the village curled like foxtails, as occasional pops, like the crackling of dry wood, momentarily filled the air with a charred odour that merged with the stifling stench of blood. The wound on Granddad's arm had turned worse, the scabs cracking and releasing a rotting, oozing mixture of dark blood and white pus. He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound.
A sweet odour grew heavy in the air; the dark soil of the southern edge of our village had been thoroughly soaked by human blood. Lights from fires in the village curled like foxtails, as occasional pops, like the crackling of dry wood, momentarily filled the air with a charred odour that merged with the stifling stench of blood. The wound on Granddad's arm had turned worse, the scabs cracking and releasing a rotting, oozing mixture of dark blood and white pus. He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound. Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables.
A sweet odour grew heavy in the air; the dark soil of the southern edge of our village had been thoroughly soaked by human blood. Lights from fires in the village curled like foxtails, as occasional pops, like the crackling of dry wood, momentarily filled the air with a charred odour that merged with the stifling stench of blood. The wound on Granddad's arm had turned worse, the scabs cracking and releasing a rotting, oozing mixture of dark blood and white pus. He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound. Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables. Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it.
A sweet odour grew heavy in the air; the dark soil of the southern edge of our village had been thoroughly soaked by human blood. Lights from fires in the village curled like foxtails, as occasional pops, like the crackling of dry wood, momentarily filled the air with a charred odour that merged with the stifling stench of blood. The wound on Granddad's arm had turned worse, the scabs cracking and releasing a rotting, oozing mixture of dark blood and white pus. He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound. Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables. Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound.
A sweet odour grew heavy in the air; the dark soil of the southern edge of our village had been thoroughly soaked by human blood. Lights from fires in the village curled like foxtails, as occasional pops, like the crackling of dry wood, momentarily filled the air with a charred odour that merged with the stifling stench of blood. The wound on Granddad's arm had turned worse, the scabs cracking and releasing a rotting, oozing mixture of dark blood and white pus. He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound. Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables. Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?'
A sweet odour grew heavy in the air; the dark soil of the southern edge of our village had been thoroughly soaked by human blood. Lights from fires in the village curled like foxtails, as occasional pops, like the crackling of dry wood, momentarily filled the air with a charred odour that merged with the stifling stench of blood. The wound on Granddad's arm had turned worse, the scabs cracking and releasing a rotting, oozing mixture of dark blood and white pus. He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound. Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables. Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment.
A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole.
A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail.
A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore.
A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions.
A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick.
A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards.
A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass.
A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest.
A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship.
A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand.
A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?'
A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours.
A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways.
A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground.
A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first.
A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs.
A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said.
A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step.
A very appropriate name, in this case."
A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds.
A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left.
A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen.
A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues.
A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful.
A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?"
A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded.
A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament.
A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement.
A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up.
A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen.
A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word.
A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.'
A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied.
A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!'
A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself.
A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides.
A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty.
A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack.
A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual.
A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials.
A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it.
A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared.
A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it.
A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either.
A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan.
Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS
Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself.
Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.'
Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in!
Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!'
Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside.
Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all.
Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height.
Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside.
Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation.
Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade.
Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation.
Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base.
Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater.
Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere.
Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life.
Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds.
Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident.
According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies.
According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body?
According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken.
According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off.
According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground.
According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards.
According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause.
According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest.
According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction.
According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight.
According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies.
According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer.
According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually.
According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic."
According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players.
According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris.
According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment.
According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real.
According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear.
According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense.
According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession.
According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more.
According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head.
According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked.
According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself.
According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows.
According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body.
According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out.
According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground.
According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong."
According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted.
According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student.
According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads.
According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him.
According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck.
According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!"
Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view.
Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind.
Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue.
Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.'
Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse?
Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part.
Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have.
Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention.
Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted.
Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement.
Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message.
Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted).
Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere.
Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole.
Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.'
Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage.
Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp.
Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang.
Ace!
Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands.
Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six!
Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six! Seven!
Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six! Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible.
Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six! Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three.
Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six! Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six.
Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six! Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!'
Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six! Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield.
Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands.
Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six!
Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six! Seven!
Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six! Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible.
Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six! Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three.
Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six! Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six.
Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six! Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!'
Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six! Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield.
Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six! Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her.
Actually I'm not always a bastard.
Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good.
Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt.
Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush.
Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more.
Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too.
Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her.
Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air.
Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely.
Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter.
Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan.
Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too.
Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination.
Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do."
Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused.
Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again.
Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall.
Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing.
Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged.
Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal.
Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power.
Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions.
Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls.
Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room.
Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor.
Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs.
Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design.
Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun.
Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse.
Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores.
Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around.
Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles.
Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself.
Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai.
Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years.
Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron.
Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist.
Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd.
Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded.
Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!"
Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!"
Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!"
Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist.
Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!"
Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly.
Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two.
Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science.
Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers.
Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page.
Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation.
Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences.
Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them.
Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after.
Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei.
Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world.
Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open.
Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause.
Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain.
Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything.
Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked.
Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived.
Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk.
Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake.
Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later.
Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber.
Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again.
Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me;
Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me.
Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done.
Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang.
Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while.
Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer.
Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to.
Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun.
Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun.
Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle.
Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over.
Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society.
Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads.
Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction.
Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter.
Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters."
Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters.
Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net."
Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke.
Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?"
Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down.
Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap.
Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient."
Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs.
Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face!
Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess.
Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips.
Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children!
Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh.
Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully.
Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside.
Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?'
Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .'
Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips.
Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children!
Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh.
Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully.
Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside.
Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?'
Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .'
Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough.
Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .'
After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while.
After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma.
After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out.
After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm.
After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide.
After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams.
After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions.
After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us.
After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters.
After Chen Qingyang told me this, the train roared away.
After Chen Qingyang told me this, the train roared away. From that moment on, I never saw her again.
After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight.
After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?'
After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth.
After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan.
After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.'
After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?'
After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .'
After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded.
After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before?
After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games.
After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them.
After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths.
After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid.
After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it.
After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes.
After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich.
After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar.
After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all.
After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again.
After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac.
After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind.
After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way.
After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit.
After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little.
After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship.
After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins.
After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea.
After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office.
After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied.
After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition.
After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me.
After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard.
After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode.
After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard!
After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard.
After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good.
After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds.
After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left.
After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen.
After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues.
After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful.
After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?"
After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded.
After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament.
After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair....
After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died.
After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk.
After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge.
After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards.
After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity.
After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds.
After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up.
After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came.
After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms.
After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars.
After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened.
After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke.
After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her.
After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face.
After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood.
After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her.
After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents.
After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died.
After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes.
After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams.
After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all."
After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly.
After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy.
After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us.
After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other."
After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye.
After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt.
After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded.
After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file.
After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her.
After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them.
After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow!
After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me.
After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter.
After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan.
After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too.
After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear.
After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear.
After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship.
After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times.
After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties.
After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai.
After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip.
After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me.
After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair.
After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now?
After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense.
After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows:
After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog.
After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around.
After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak.
After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked.
After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear.
After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes.
After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back.
After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall.
After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain.
After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team.
After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions.
After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this:
After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold.
After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me.
After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains.
After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off.
After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down.
After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle.
After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals.
After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery....
After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough.
After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!"
After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye.
After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late.
After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman.
After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away.
After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?'
After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers.
After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.'
After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket.
After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head!
After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman.
After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, '
After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times.
After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly.
After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly. 'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.'
After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly. 'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.' He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair.
After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly. 'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.' He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair. 'Now look,' he said, 'I'm going to start pointing to places on your body.
After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly. 'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.' He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair. 'Now look,' he said, 'I'm going to start pointing to places on your body. If I point to the right place, blink three times; if it isn't right, just keep your eyes open and don't move.
After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly. 'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.' He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair. 'Now look,' he said, 'I'm going to start pointing to places on your body. If I point to the right place, blink three times; if it isn't right, just keep your eyes open and don't move. When I've found the right vital point, I'll open it up for you.
After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly. 'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.' He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair. 'Now look,' he said, 'I'm going to start pointing to places on your body. If I point to the right place, blink three times; if it isn't right, just keep your eyes open and don't move. When I've found the right vital point, I'll open it up for you. Understand?'
After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly. 'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.' He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair. 'Now look,' he said, 'I'm going to start pointing to places on your body. If I point to the right place, blink three times; if it isn't right, just keep your eyes open and don't move. When I've found the right vital point, I'll open it up for you. Understand?' The Little Countess blinked three times.
After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?"
After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?"
After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious.
After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking."
After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly.
After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead.
After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge.
After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch.
After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late.
After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk.
After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom?
After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early.
After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave.
After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again.
After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes.
After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room.
After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day.
After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements.
After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance.
After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe.
After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home.
After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home.
After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother.
After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her.
After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen.
After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend.
After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father.
After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?"
After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded.
After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament.
After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair....
After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting."
After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?"
After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal?
After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?"
After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide.
After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us.
After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew.
After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village.
After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go.
After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back.
After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain.
After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work.
After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there.
After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex.
After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press.
After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard.
After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard. Tell me what you feel.'
After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard. Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said.
After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard. Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud.
After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard. Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow.
After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard. Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion.
After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard. Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention.
After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard. Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony.
After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang.
After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views.
After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views. What about you?"
After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views. What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher.
After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views. What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple.
After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views. What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple. The less said the better.
After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views. What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple. The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said.
After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views. What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple. The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive.
After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views. What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple. The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive. "The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body.
After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out:
After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son!
After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?'
After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad.
After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart.
After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up.
After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill.
After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!'
After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter.
After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one."
After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said.
After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements."
After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said.
After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more.
After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys.
After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two.
After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?"
After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head.
After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now.
After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.'
After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body.
After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering.
After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh.
After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.'
After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh.
After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?'
After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed.
After a pause she said:
After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you.
After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do.
After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance.
After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday.
After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?'
After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed.
After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't.
After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.'
After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration.
After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over.
After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all."
After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits.
After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve.
After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch.
After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal.
After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening.
After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked.
After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull.
After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up.
After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft.
After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole.
After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail.
After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore.
After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions.
After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick.
After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards.
After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ."
After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed.
After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about?
After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy."
After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer.
After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water.
After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name.
After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him.
After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?"
After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay.
After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden.
After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions.
After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism:
After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she?
After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she? What was her name?
After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she? What was her name? What did her father and mother do?
After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she? What was her name? What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao?
After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she? What was her name? What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month?
After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch.
After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go.
After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body.
After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever.
After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty.
After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist.
After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet.
After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned.
After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face.
After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field.
After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression.
After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land.
After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know.
After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say?
After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market.
After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping.
After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight.
After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai.
After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards.
After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction.
After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought.
After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.'
After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck.
After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out.
After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket.
After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.'
After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard.
After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time.
After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School.
After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle.
After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her.
After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods.
After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all.
After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people.
After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them.
After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog.
After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes.
After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again.
After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully.
After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha!
After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me.
After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!'
After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak.
After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how.
After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said.
After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner.
After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate.
After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left.
After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight.
After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet:
After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret.
After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare?
After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find?
After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.'
After a while the moonlight moved away.
After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags.
After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose.
After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face.
After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then.
After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home.
After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway.
After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school.
After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine.
After a while the same two big fellows came out carrying Whiskers between them in his hammock.
After a while the same two big fellows came out carrying Whiskers between them in his hammock. 'Mao, old fellow, ' said Brother Li, 'you don't need to wait out here with us.
After a while the same two big fellows came out carrying Whiskers between them in his hammock. 'Mao, old fellow, ' said Brother Li, 'you don't need to wait out here with us. You're our guest.'
After a while the same two big fellows came out carrying Whiskers between them in his hammock. 'Mao, old fellow, ' said Brother Li, 'you don't need to wait out here with us. You're our guest.' 'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers.
After a while the same two big fellows came out carrying Whiskers between them in his hammock. 'Mao, old fellow, ' said Brother Li, 'you don't need to wait out here with us. You're our guest.' 'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers. 'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.'
After a while the same two big fellows came out carrying Whiskers between them in his hammock. 'Mao, old fellow, ' said Brother Li, 'you don't need to wait out here with us. You're our guest.' 'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers. 'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.' Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks.
After a while the same two big fellows came out carrying Whiskers between them in his hammock. 'Mao, old fellow, ' said Brother Li, 'you don't need to wait out here with us. You're our guest.' 'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers. 'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.' Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust.
After a while the same two big fellows came out carrying Whiskers between them in his hammock. 'Mao, old fellow, ' said Brother Li, 'you don't need to wait out here with us. You're our guest.' 'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers. 'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.' Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate.
After a while the same two big fellows came out carrying Whiskers between them in his hammock. 'Mao, old fellow, ' said Brother Li, 'you don't need to wait out here with us. You're our guest.' 'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers. 'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.' Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings.
After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers.
After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place.
After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it.
After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl.
After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while.
After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money.
After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang.
After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy.
After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable.
After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates.
After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore.
After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back.
After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back. That was how the whole business went.
After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back. That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time.
After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back. That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad.
After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back. That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions.
After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back. That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission.
After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back. That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely.
After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink.
After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric.
After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil.
After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back.
After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender.
After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker.
After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter.
After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig.
After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother.
After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart.
After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal.
After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue.
After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life.
After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale?
After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said.
After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese.
After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!'
After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming.
After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on.
After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me.
After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing.
After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight.
After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting.
After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening.
After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains.
After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me.
After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen.
After a while, she arrived.
After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk.
After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake.
After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door.
After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there.
After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it.
After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend.
After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her.
After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes.
After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out.
After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period.
After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it.
After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work.
After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan.
After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while.
After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me.
After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all.
After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted.
After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard!
After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me?
After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong?
After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing.
After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going.
After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going. So I raised her legs again.
After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going. So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound.
After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going. So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back.
After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going. So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark.
After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water.
After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door.
After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things?
After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers!
After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting!
After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while.
After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself.
After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off.
After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang.
After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold.
After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements.
After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go.
After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off?
After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix.
After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting.
After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part.
After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future.
After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity?
After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, '
After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again.
After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long.
After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for?
After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me?
After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. '
After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it.
After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said.
After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you.
After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again.
After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity.
After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with.
After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him:
After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time?
After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace?
After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can.
After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset!
After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!'
After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him.
After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides.
After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them.
After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.'
After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre.
After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded.
After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome.
After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him.
After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver.
After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me!
After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces!
After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you.
After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more.
After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say.
After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down!
After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing.
After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!'
After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li.
After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife.
After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married.
After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary.
After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register.
After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon.
After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted.
After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself.
After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room.
After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room.
After all, he is one of the masters.
After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is.
After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours.
After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours. Huan!
After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours. Huan! Come out here!
After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours. Huan! Come out here! Come and play with me!'
After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours. Huan! Come out here! Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately.
After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours. Huan! Come out here! Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word.
After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours. Huan! Come out here! Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!'
After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods.
After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill.
After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts.
After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind.
After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind.
After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain.
After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods.
After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside.
After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky.
After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family.
After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself!
After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!"
After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck.
After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off.
After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects.
After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you!
After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that.
After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble."
After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan.
After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on.
After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was.
After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon.
After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot.
After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot. I was very popular there.
After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot. I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me.
After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot. I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did.
After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot. I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief.
After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can.
After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset!
After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!'
After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly.
After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that.
After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much!
After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin.
After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin.
After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first.
After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents.
After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world.
After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality.
After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out.
After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground.
After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong."
After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted.
After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student.
After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads.
After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university.
After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself.
After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through.
After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes.
After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care.
After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself.
After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father.
After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye.
After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye.
After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman.
After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too.
After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her.
After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills.
After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light.
After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time.
After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery.
After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time.
After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline.
After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up.
After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady.
After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit.
After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine.
After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back.
After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway.
After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation.
After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine.
After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street.
After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses.
After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully.
After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early.
After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game.
After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes.
After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her.
After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?'
After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.'
After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed.
After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye.
After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye.
After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask.
After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts.
After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death.
After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well.
After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley.
After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer."
After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice.
After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair.
After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess.
After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer.
After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away.
After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear.
After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear.
After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship.
After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times.
After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties.
After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep.
After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on!
After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again?
After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air.
After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?'
After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her.
After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.'
After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh.
After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!'
After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought.
After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting.
After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep.
After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken.
After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door.
After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him.
After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?'
After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.'
After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?'
After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma.
After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body.
After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her.
After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell.
After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever.
After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others.
After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her?
After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her?
After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed.
After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt.
After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush.
After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more.
After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too.
After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her.
After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air.
After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely.
After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely.
After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch.
After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink.
After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city.
After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed.
After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night.
After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade.
After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others.
After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them.
After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers.
After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid.
After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white.
After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone.
After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal.
After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short.
After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body.
After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang.
After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea?
After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon!
After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed.
After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me.
After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible.
After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan!
After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans!
After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from?
After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me.
After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office.
After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied.
After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition.
After hearing this, I laughed.
After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin.
After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in.
After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay.
After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin.
After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily.
After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth.
After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax.
After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all.
After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard.
After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode.
After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard!
After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard.
After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good.
After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt.
After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush.
After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more.
After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too.
After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics.
After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching.
After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected.
After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry.
After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor.
After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan.
After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long.
After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country.
After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power.
After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew.
After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later.
After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now?
After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?"
After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..."
After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere.
After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither."
After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era.
After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built.
After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds.
After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic.
After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead.
After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there.
After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul.
After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury.
After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today.
After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult.
After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke.
After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer.
After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot.
After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday."
After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked.
After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real.
After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects."
After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?"
After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head.
After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street.
After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping.
After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along.
After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs.
After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?'
After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice.
After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me!
After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!'
After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses:
After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind.
After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart.
After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue.
After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated.
After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday."
After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first.
After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?"
After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly.
After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!"
After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use.
After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said.
After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...'
After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course.
After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.'
After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot.
After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?'
After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot.
After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her.
After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha.
After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking.
After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs.
After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread.
After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted.
After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck.
After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her.
After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past.
After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age.
After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape.
After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back.
After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo?
After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!"
After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me.
After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard.
After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai.
After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect.
After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy.
After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning.
After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night.
After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows:
After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir.
After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you.
After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.'
After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop.
After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'.
After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns.
After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin.
After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics.
After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching.
After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected.
After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry.
After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor.
After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan.
After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long.
After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country.
After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep.
After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast.
After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth.
After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could.
After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward.
After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away.
After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast.
After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry.
After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears.
After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken.
After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door.
After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him.
After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?'
After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.'
After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?'
After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket.
After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.'
After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him.
After some discussion with his wife, Shi-yin decided that they should move to their farm in the country; but a series of crop failures due to flooding and drought had led to widespread brigandage in those parts, and government troops were out everywhere hunting down the mutinous peasants and making arrests.
After some discussion with his wife, Shi-yin decided that they should move to their farm in the country; but a series of crop failures due to flooding and drought had led to widespread brigandage in those parts, and government troops were out everywhere hunting down the mutinous peasants and making arrests. In such conditions it was impossible to settle on the farm, so Shi-yin sold the land and, taking only two of the maids with them, went with his wife to seek refuge with his father-in-law, Feng Su.
After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders.
After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed.
After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed.
After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket.
After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something.
After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!'
After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman.
After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away.
After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?'
After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients.
After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening.
After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask.
After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street.
After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam.
After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern.
After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed.
After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom.
After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay.
After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck.
After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out.
After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket.
After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.'
After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard.
After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom.
After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you.
After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?'
After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began.
After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain.
After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder.
After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master.
After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything.
After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change.
After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately.
After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha.
After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha.
After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it.
After that I left and headed up the mountain.
After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team.
After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions.
After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this:
After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold.
After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me.
After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains.
After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape.
After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up.
After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.'
After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted.
After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut?
After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to?
After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.'
After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh.
After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.'
After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist.
After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea.
After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch.
After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past.
After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys.
After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light.
After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night.
After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color.
After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow.
After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky.
After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own.
After that he asked me what else he could do for me.
After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else.
After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me.
After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't.
After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me.
After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible.
After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan!
After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans!
After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from?
After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people.
After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over.
After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along.
After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now?
After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship.
After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem.
After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back?
After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back.
After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then.
After that she lost interest in making love to me.
After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they?
After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop?
After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop? She said, You bet they did.
After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop? She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell.
After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop? She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop?
After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop? She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad.
After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop? She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later.
After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop? She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out.
After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days.
After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all.
After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria.
After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children.
After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980.
After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere.
After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room.
After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her.
After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun.
After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore.
After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me.
After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone.
After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue.
After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools.
After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions.
After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan.
After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students.
After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier?
After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin.
After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything.
After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new.
After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file.
After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them.
After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent.
After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books.
After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die.
After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly.
After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister.
After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again.
After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university.
After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself.
After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through.
After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes.
After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care.
After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself.
After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father.
After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back.
After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance.
After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe.
After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home.
After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home.
After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother.
After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her.
After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen.
After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend.
After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal.
After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise.
After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches.
After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut.
After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull.
After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up.
After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft.
After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole.
After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail.
After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange.
After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before.
After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome!
After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.'
After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled.
After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking.
After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up.
After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this.
After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan.
After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist.
After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!"
After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days.
After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all.
After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria.
After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children.
After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980.
After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere.
After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room.
After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it.
After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them.
After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested.
After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea.
After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind.
After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex.
After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it.
After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care.
After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me.
After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water.
After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite.
After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled.
After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror.
After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand.
After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle.
After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home.
After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.'
After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu.
After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came.
After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains.
After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight.
After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too.
After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er!
After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang!
After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it.
After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them.
After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested.
After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim.
After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics.
After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is.
After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death!
After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time.
After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words.
After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit:
After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?"
After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered.
After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived.
After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted.
After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits.
After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides.
After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag.
After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag. No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat.
After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag. No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat. Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room.
After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag. No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat. Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room. A glazed wine crock rested on the bar, its ladle hanging from the rim.
After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag. No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat. Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room. A glazed wine crock rested on the bar, its ladle hanging from the rim. A fat old man was sprawled on the kang.
After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married.
After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary.
After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register.
After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon.
After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted.
After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself.
After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room.
After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room.
After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago.
After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground.
After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong."
After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted.
After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student.
After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads.
After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him.
After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck.
After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!"
After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye.
Afterward I refused to take them there again.
Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me;
Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me.
Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done.
Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang.
Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while.
Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer.
Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left.
Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules.
Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed.
Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it.
Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by.
Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth.
Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao.
Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty.
Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty. Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm.
Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty. Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm. The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist.
Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty. Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm. The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist. The routines of washing, cutting, rolling, perming, drying, and setting had long been imprinted on her mind.
Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it.
Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened.
Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed.
Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file.
Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins.
Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession.
Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way.
Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way. She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done.
Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way. She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done. She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it.
Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem?
Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do.
Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something.
Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you.
Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you.
Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair.
Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess.
Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer.
Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away.
Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?"
Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?" I said, Of course I do.
Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?" I said, Of course I do. Could you please move a little closer?
Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?" I said, Of course I do. Could you please move a little closer? I want to study your anatomy in the light.
Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?" I said, Of course I do. Could you please move a little closer? I want to study your anatomy in the light. Then with a sound as loud as a thunderclap at my ear, I realized she'd given me a big slap.
Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?" I said, Of course I do. Could you please move a little closer? I want to study your anatomy in the light. Then with a sound as loud as a thunderclap at my ear, I realized she'd given me a big slap. I jumped to my feet, grabbed my clothes, and ran.
Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this?
Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?"
Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?" It was a condom.
Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?" It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little.
Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?" It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her.
Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?" It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her. Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right.
Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?" It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her. Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right. Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?"
Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?" It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her. Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right. Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?" I said, Of course I do.
Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?" It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her. Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right. Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?" I said, Of course I do. Could you please move a little closer?
Again the old man sighed.
Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight.
Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.'
Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing.
Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well?
Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued.
Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful.
Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem.
Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you.
Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor.
Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath.
Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out.
Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush.
Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly.
Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting.
Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct.
Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch.
Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past.
Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes.
Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast.
Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village.
Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans.
Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes.
Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew.
Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew.
Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field.
Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground.
Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth.
Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset."
Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly.
Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she?
Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know.
Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest?
Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?"
Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears.
Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you?
Ah, Holy Name!
Ah, Holy Name! I think I can thee that blethed day already before my eyeth!'
Ah, Holy Name! I think I can thee that blethed day already before my eyeth!' Bao-yu could not help laughing; but Xiang-yun had already turned and fled.
Ah, Holy Name! I think I can thee that blethed day already before my eyeth!' Bao-yu could not help laughing; but Xiang-yun had already turned and fled. If you wish to know the conclusion of this scene, you must read the following chapter.
Ah, it's a pity.
Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.'
Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it.
Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late.
Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?'
Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch.
Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep?
Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again.
Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing.
Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what.
Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller.
Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!"
Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!" I'll say.
Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!" I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!"
Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!" I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle!
Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!" I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment.
Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!" I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day.
Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!" I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash.
Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins.
Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them.
Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction.
Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky.
Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction.
Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time.
Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm.
Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path.
Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused.
Aiyo, I can't though!
Aiyo, I can't though! The gates will have been shut long ago.
Aiyo, I can't though! The gates will have been shut long ago. It won't be long now before the Empress Dowager gives orders for my arrest.
Aiyo, I can't though! The gates will have been shut long ago. It won't be long now before the Empress Dowager gives orders for my arrest. I shan't get away then, even if I grow wings.'
Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it.
Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket.
Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale.
Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones.
Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold.
Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up.
Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him.
Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen.
Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru.
All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue.
All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.'
All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse?
All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part.
All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have.
All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention.
All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted.
All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency.
All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems.
All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang.
All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea?
All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon!
All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed.
All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better.
All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was.
All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back.
All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass."
All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither.
All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done.
All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner.
All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy.
All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption.
All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded.
All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see.
All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao.
All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?'
All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher.
All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing.
All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ...
All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore."
All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed.
All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes.
All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city.
All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back?
All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back? We still have nothing.
All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back? We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives.
All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual.
All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.'
All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before.
All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed.
All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.'
All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room.
All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply.
All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is.
All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.'
All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date.
All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain:
All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I.
All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it?
All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence.
All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view.
All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind.
All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue.
All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.'
All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city.
All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed.
All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night.
All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade.
All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others.
All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them.
All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers.
All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid.
All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip.
All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days.
All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport.
All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas.
All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening.
All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome.
All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen.
All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high.
All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders.
All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement.
All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears.
All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear.
All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded.
All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience!
All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began:
All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men.
All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane.
All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple.
All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum.
All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that.
All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble."
All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun.
All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much.
All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here."
All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects.
All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay.
All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest.
All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone.
All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body.
All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then.
All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten.
All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember.
All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time.
All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right?
All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment."
All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel.
All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do.
All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old.
All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this.
All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers.
All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place.
All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it.
All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl.
All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while.
All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money.
All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang.
All of a sudden, I flew into a fury.
All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half.
All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room.
All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off.
All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak.
All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up.
All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue.
All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time.
All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope?
All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley.
All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up.
All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over.
All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down.
All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time.
All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard.
All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard. Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth.
All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard. Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth. Her bottom was very round.
All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard. Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth. Her bottom was very round. Fuck, I felt terrific.
All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy.
All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again.
All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow!
All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?"
All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants.
All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless.
All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect.
All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin.
All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature.
All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside.
All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop.
All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind.
All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart.
All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue.
All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated.
All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday."
All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first.
All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?"
All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely.
All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely.
All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch.
All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go.
All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body.
All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever.
All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty.
All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist.
All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet.
All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear.
All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific.
All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light.
All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly.
All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them.
All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither."
All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie.
All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia.
All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange.
All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past.
All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago.
All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings.
All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy.
All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city.
All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having.
All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days.
All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport.
All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas.
All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion.
All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down.
All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past.
All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos.
All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome.
All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group.
All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count.
All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance.
All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there.
All of this was very good.
All of this was very good. She said, Really?
All of this was very good. She said, Really? I had no idea.
All of this was very good. She said, Really? I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away.
All of this was very good. She said, Really? I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags.
All of this was very good. She said, Really? I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose.
All of this was very good. She said, Really? I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face.
All of this was very good. She said, Really? I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then.
All of this was very good. She said, Really? I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home.
All our best scholars.
All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him.
All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy.
All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of?
All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.'
All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man.
All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!'
All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!' He sighed.
All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!' He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat.
All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!"
All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly.
All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless.
All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed.
All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high.
All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off.
All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down.
All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle.
All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals.
All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart.
All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk.
All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first?
All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too.
All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit.
All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry.
All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too.
All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse.
All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either.
All right, then.
All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.'
All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked.
All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai.
All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick.
All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek.
All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak.
All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said.
All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards.
All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.'
All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain.
All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?'
All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed.
All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence.
All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven.
All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!'
All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether.
All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white.
All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling.
All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love.
All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats.
All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili.
All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time.
All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong?
All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?"
All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence.
All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air.
All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave.
All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike.
All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus.
All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world.
All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him.
All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river.
All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard.
All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan!
All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while.
All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out.
All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets.
All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century.
All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years.
All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back.
All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films.
All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past.
All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour.
All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements.
All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go.
All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off?
All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix.
All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting.
All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part.
All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future.
All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity?
All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams.
All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily.
All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions.
All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls.
All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up.
All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early.
All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two.
All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science.
All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers.
All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page.
All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part.
All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have.
All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention.
All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted.
All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency.
All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems.
All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy.
All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities.
All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff?
All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point.
All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ."
All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over.
All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all.
All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first.
All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child."
All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down.
All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist.
All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge?
All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter.
All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened.
All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy.
All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that.
All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig.
All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.'
All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog.
All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek.
All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting.
All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol.
All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall.
All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap.
All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields.
All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre.
All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks.
All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth.
All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared.
All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat.
All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach.
All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly.
All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life.
All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not.
All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?'
All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh.
All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out.
All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.'
All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer.
All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance.
All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn.
All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles.
All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants.
All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic.
All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination.
All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den.
All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip.
All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead.
All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed.
All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died.
All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk.
All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge.
All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards.
All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity.
All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds.
All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up.
All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came.
All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country.
All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.'
All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket.
All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—'
All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman.
All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket.
All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market.
All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.'
All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused.
All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads.
All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him.
All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck.
All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!"
All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye.
All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood.
All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again.
All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas."
All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue.
All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!'
All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass.
All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her.
All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened.
All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said.
All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you.
All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.'
All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again.
All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist.
All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you.
All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more.
All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say.
All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down!
All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing.
All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!'
All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li.
All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating.
All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.'
Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand.
Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it.
Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window.
Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly.
Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.'
Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so.
Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that?
Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.'
Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it.
Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him.
Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh.
Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms.
Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement.
Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up.
Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen.
Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word.
Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.'
Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied.
Along a coastal road somewhere south of the Yangtze River, a detachment of soldiers, each of them armed with a halberd, was escorting a line of seven prison carts, trudging northwards in the teeth of a bitter wind.
Along a coastal road somewhere south of the Yangtze River, a detachment of soldiers, each of them armed with a halberd, was escorting a line of seven prison carts, trudging northwards in the teeth of a bitter wind. In each of the first three carts a single male prisoner was caged, identifiable by his dress as a member of the scholar class.
Along a coastal road somewhere south of the Yangtze River, a detachment of soldiers, each of them armed with a halberd, was escorting a line of seven prison carts, trudging northwards in the teeth of a bitter wind. In each of the first three carts a single male prisoner was caged, identifiable by his dress as a member of the scholar class. One was a white-haired old man.
Along a coastal road somewhere south of the Yangtze River, a detachment of soldiers, each of them armed with a halberd, was escorting a line of seven prison carts, trudging northwards in the teeth of a bitter wind. In each of the first three carts a single male prisoner was caged, identifiable by his dress as a member of the scholar class. One was a white-haired old man. The other two were men of middle years.
Along a coastal road somewhere south of the Yangtze River, a detachment of soldiers, each of them armed with a halberd, was escorting a line of seven prison carts, trudging northwards in the teeth of a bitter wind. In each of the first three carts a single male prisoner was caged, identifiable by his dress as a member of the scholar class. One was a white-haired old man. The other two were men of middle years. The four rear carts were occupied by women, the last of them by a young mother holding a baby girl at her breast.
Along a coastal road somewhere south of the Yangtze River, a detachment of soldiers, each of them armed with a halberd, was escorting a line of seven prison carts, trudging northwards in the teeth of a bitter wind. In each of the first three carts a single male prisoner was caged, identifiable by his dress as a member of the scholar class. One was a white-haired old man. The other two were men of middle years. The four rear carts were occupied by women, the last of them by a young mother holding a baby girl at her breast. The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console.
Along a coastal road somewhere south of the Yangtze River, a detachment of soldiers, each of them armed with a halberd, was escorting a line of seven prison carts, trudging northwards in the teeth of a bitter wind. In each of the first three carts a single male prisoner was caged, identifiable by his dress as a member of the scholar class. One was a white-haired old man. The other two were men of middle years. The four rear carts were occupied by women, the last of them by a young mother holding a baby girl at her breast. The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console. One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart.
Along a coastal road somewhere south of the Yangtze River, a detachment of soldiers, each of them armed with a halberd, was escorting a line of seven prison carts, trudging northwards in the teeth of a bitter wind. In each of the first three carts a single male prisoner was caged, identifiable by his dress as a member of the scholar class. One was a white-haired old man. The other two were men of middle years. The four rear carts were occupied by women, the last of them by a young mother holding a baby girl at her breast. The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console. One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart. 'Stop it!
Along a coastal road somewhere south of the Yangtze River, a detachment of soldiers, each of them armed with a halberd, was escorting a line of seven prison carts, trudging northwards in the teeth of a bitter wind. In each of the first three carts a single male prisoner was caged, identifiable by his dress as a member of the scholar class. One was a white-haired old man. The other two were men of middle years. The four rear carts were occupied by women, the last of them by a young mother holding a baby girl at her breast. The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console. One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart. 'Stop it! Shut up!
Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own.
Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance.
Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange.
Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before.
Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome!
Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.'
Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled.
Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking.
Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up.
Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint.
Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned.
Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness.
Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked.
Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity.
Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone.
Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression.
Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness.
Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky.
Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails.
Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert.
Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered."
Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks?
Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments."
Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No.
Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No. The distance between the abutments is too great.
Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No. The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material."
Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No. The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across.
Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy.
Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer.
Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data."
Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?"
Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work."
Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer.
Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away.
Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one."
Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said.
Also, the ship is very large.
Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous."
Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!"
Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut.
Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit.
Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now.
Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'"
Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language.
Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade?
Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style.
Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style. Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again.
Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style. Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again. Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure.
Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style. Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again. Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure. And Bao-yu, though he too was distressed at the prospect of Dai-yu's leaving him, could scarcely seek to interfere in a matter affecting the natural feelings of a father and his child.
Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style. Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again. Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure. And Bao-yu, though he too was distressed at the prospect of Dai-yu's leaving him, could scarcely seek to interfere in a matter affecting the natural feelings of a father and his child. Grandmother Jia insisted that Jia Lian should accompany Dai-yu and see her safely there and back.
Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style. Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again. Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure. And Bao-yu, though he too was distressed at the prospect of Dai-yu's leaving him, could scarcely seek to interfere in a matter affecting the natural feelings of a father and his child. Grandmother Jia insisted that Jia Lian should accompany Dai-yu and see her safely there and back. The various gifts to be taken and the journey-money were, it goes without saying, duly prepared.
Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style. Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again. Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure. And Bao-yu, though he too was distressed at the prospect of Dai-yu's leaving him, could scarcely seek to interfere in a matter affecting the natural feelings of a father and his child. Grandmother Jia insisted that Jia Lian should accompany Dai-yu and see her safely there and back. The various gifts to be taken and the journey-money were, it goes without saying, duly prepared. A suitable day on which to commence the journey was quickly determined and Jia Lian and Dai-yu took leave of all the rest and, embarking with their attendants, set sail for Yangchow.
Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style. Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again. Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure. And Bao-yu, though he too was distressed at the prospect of Dai-yu's leaving him, could scarcely seek to interfere in a matter affecting the natural feelings of a father and his child. Grandmother Jia insisted that Jia Lian should accompany Dai-yu and see her safely there and back. The various gifts to be taken and the journey-money were, it goes without saying, duly prepared. A suitable day on which to commence the journey was quickly determined and Jia Lian and Dai-yu took leave of all the rest and, embarking with their attendants, set sail for Yangchow. If you wish for further details, you may learn them in the following chapter.
Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight.
Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai.
Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been?
Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin.
Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect.
Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away.
Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm.
Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back.
Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her.
Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao.
Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng.
Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days.
Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days.
Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng.
Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold.
Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through.
Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend.
Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was.
Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions.
Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued.
Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine.
Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second.
Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it.
Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away.
Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance.
Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering.
Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up.
Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied.
Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!'
Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself.
Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides.
Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling.
Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse.
Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.'
Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster.
Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done.
Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields.
Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre.
Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks.
Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth.
Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared.
Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat.
Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting.
Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet.
Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds.
Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship.
Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job.
Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude.
Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans.
Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression.
Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties.
Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy.
Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal.
Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough.
Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that.
Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods.
Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods.
Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated.
Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable.
Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question.
Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot.
Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows:
Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields.
Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity.
Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them.
Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused.
Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day.
Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind.
Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates.
Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day.
Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face.
Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere.
Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her.
Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him.
Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration.
Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over.
Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all."
Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits.
Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve.
Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch.
Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal.
Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise.
Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say.
Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval.
Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice.
Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting.
Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other.
Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming.
Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded.
Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought.
Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away.
Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing.
Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said.
Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.'
Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat.
Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.'
Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks.
Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features.
Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose.
Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk.
Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses.
Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.'
Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.'
Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly.
Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.'
Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?'
Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor.
Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel.
Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage.
Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp.
Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang.
Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls.
Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally.
Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration.
Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top.
Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said.
Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü.
Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited.
Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away.
Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood.
Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way.
Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend.
Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands.
Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night.
Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny.
Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time.
Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her.
Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk.
Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports.
Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time.
Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work.
Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be?
Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle.
Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm.
Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left.
Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor.
Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered.
Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips.
Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend.
Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions.
Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events.
Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement.
Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows.
Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness.
Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society.
Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree.
Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way.
Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place.
Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal.
Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency.
Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance.
Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides.
Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open.
Am I right?'
Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence.
Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself.
Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said.
Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.'
Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can.
Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile.
Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!'
Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket.
Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom.
Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue.
Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail.
Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows.
Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land.
Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward.
Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks.
Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger.
Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches.
Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles.
Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles. Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun.
Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles. Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood.
Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles. Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes.
Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles. Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity.
Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles. Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood.
Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles. Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane.
Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles. Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony.
Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles. Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves.
Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly.
Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane.
Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen.
Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state.
Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan.
Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house.
Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool.
Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist.
Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like.
Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today.
Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult.
Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away.
Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes.
Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished.
Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone.
Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses.
Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger.
Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!'
Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group.
Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count.
Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance.
Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there.
Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out.
Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat.
Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk.
Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been.
Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses.
An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered."
An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks?
An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments."
An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No.
An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No. The distance between the abutments is too great.
An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No. The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material."
An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No. The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across.
An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No. The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters."
An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No. The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters.
An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.'
An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?'
An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .'
An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded.
An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before?
An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while.
An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .'
An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol.
An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall.
An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake.
An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before.
An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no.
An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said.
An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?"
An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression.
An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega.
An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way."
An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past.
An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat.
An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door.
An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said.
An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.'
An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession.
An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang.
An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi.
An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet:
An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere.
An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive.
An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects.
An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before.
An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down.
An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then.
An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed.
An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care.
An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way.
An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them.
An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering.
An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh.
An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.'
An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh.
An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?'
An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed.
An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.'
An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen.
An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?'
And Bao-yu, though he too was distressed at the prospect of Dai-yu's leaving him, could scarcely seek to interfere in a matter affecting the natural feelings of a father and his child.
And Bao-yu, though he too was distressed at the prospect of Dai-yu's leaving him, could scarcely seek to interfere in a matter affecting the natural feelings of a father and his child. Grandmother Jia insisted that Jia Lian should accompany Dai-yu and see her safely there and back.
And Bao-yu, though he too was distressed at the prospect of Dai-yu's leaving him, could scarcely seek to interfere in a matter affecting the natural feelings of a father and his child. Grandmother Jia insisted that Jia Lian should accompany Dai-yu and see her safely there and back. The various gifts to be taken and the journey-money were, it goes without saying, duly prepared.
And Bao-yu, though he too was distressed at the prospect of Dai-yu's leaving him, could scarcely seek to interfere in a matter affecting the natural feelings of a father and his child. Grandmother Jia insisted that Jia Lian should accompany Dai-yu and see her safely there and back. The various gifts to be taken and the journey-money were, it goes without saying, duly prepared. A suitable day on which to commence the journey was quickly determined and Jia Lian and Dai-yu took leave of all the rest and, embarking with their attendants, set sail for Yangchow.
And Bao-yu, though he too was distressed at the prospect of Dai-yu's leaving him, could scarcely seek to interfere in a matter affecting the natural feelings of a father and his child. Grandmother Jia insisted that Jia Lian should accompany Dai-yu and see her safely there and back. The various gifts to be taken and the journey-money were, it goes without saying, duly prepared. A suitable day on which to commence the journey was quickly determined and Jia Lian and Dai-yu took leave of all the rest and, embarking with their attendants, set sail for Yangchow. If you wish for further details, you may learn them in the following chapter.
And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again."
And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness.
And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough!
And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is."
And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table.
And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal."
And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines.
And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day."
And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth.
And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused.
And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.'
And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper.
And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after.
And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time?
And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!'
And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?'
And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not.
And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.'
And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops.
And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight.
And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while.
And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out.
And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets.
And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century.
And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years.
And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back.
And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films.
And Old Geng had always passed the test.
And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him.
And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice.
And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line.
And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets.
And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!'
And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen.
And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate.
And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat.
And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say?
And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market.
And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping.
And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight.
And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai.
And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been?
And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin.
And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect.
And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away.
And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha.
And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha.
And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it.
And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened.
And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed.
And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file.
And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins.
And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession.
And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way.
And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him.
And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy.
And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of?
And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.'
And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man.
And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!'
And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!' He sighed.
And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!' He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat.
And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!' He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.'
And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first.
And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed.
And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival.
And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?'
And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for?
And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me?
And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.'
And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am!
And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?'
And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.'
And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist.
And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before.
And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls?
And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.'
And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk.
And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared.
And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them.
And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born.
And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!'
And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman.
And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One!
And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.'
And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket.
And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern.
And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant.
And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one.
And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?'
And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting.
And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities.
And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side.
And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special:
And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn.
And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers.
And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death.
And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness:
And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives.
And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!'
And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept:
And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people.
And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?'
And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever.
And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch.
And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly:
And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now!
And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense!
And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand.
And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened.
And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture.
And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces.
And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?'
And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech.
And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading.
And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt.
And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher.
And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend.
And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands.
And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night.
And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny.
And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time.
And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy.
And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it.
And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago.
And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money.
And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me.
And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay."
And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love.
And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head.
And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say,
And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday!
And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me?
And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!"
And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao.
And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!'
And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went:
And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do!
And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!'
And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands:
And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid!
And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!'
And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her.
And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself.
And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door.
And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea.
And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink.
And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited.
And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal:
And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade.
And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.'
And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly.
And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent.
And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew.
And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field.
And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground.
And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing.
And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth.
And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down.
And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face.
And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder.
And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it.
And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can.
And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile.
And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!'
And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket.
And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman.
And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good.
And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick.
And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.'
And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu.
And how many of them are important enough to be called cases?
And how many of them are important enough to be called cases? I said actually they were all cases.
And how many of them are important enough to be called cases? I said actually they were all cases. It was just that the leaders couldn't check on them all.
And how many of them are important enough to be called cases? I said actually they were all cases. It was just that the leaders couldn't check on them all. She said, Well then, just confess.
And how many of them are important enough to be called cases? I said actually they were all cases. It was just that the leaders couldn't check on them all. She said, Well then, just confess. So I confessed: That night, we left the back slope and returned to the scene of the crime.
And how tall is the ship?"
And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide.
And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so."
And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations.
And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough."
And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough." Another long silence.
And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough." Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment.
And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough." Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?"
And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough." Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely."
And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you!
And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect.
And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you!
And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!'
And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity.
And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls.
And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him.
And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go.
And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai.
And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me."
And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish.
And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away.
And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move."
And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again.
And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air.
And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts.
And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . .
And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step.
And lamps and stoves burning everywhere.
And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest.
And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too.
And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement.
And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.'
And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile.
And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away.
And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.'
And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk.
And now you're here you're miserable, right?
And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?'
And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain.
And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in.
And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again.
And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's.
And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.'
And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously:
And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat!
And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way.
And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place.
And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal.
And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency.
And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance.
And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides.
And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open.
And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness.
And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise.
And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.'
And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp.
And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off.
And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor.
And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again.
And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher.
And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said.
And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up!
And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!'
And right now she was having her period.
And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it.
And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work.
And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan.
And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while.
And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me.
And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all.
And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted.
And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it.
And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex.
And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it.
And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care.
And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me.
And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it.
And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it.
And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field.
And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around.
And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful.
And she went to pour him a cup.
And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu.
And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.'
And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste.
And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them.
And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face.
And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?'
And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.'
And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry.
And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period.
And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword.
And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence.
And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment.
And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind.
And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor.
And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . .
And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . .
And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road.
And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek.
And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away.
And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing.
And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said.
And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.'
And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat.
And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.'
And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks.
And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features.
And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex.
And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed.
And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy.
And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it.
And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else.
And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me.
And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river.
And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them.
And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people.
And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?'
And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her.
And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads.
And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.'
And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed.
And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language.
And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said.
And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.'
And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing.
And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land.
And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se.
And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time.
And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time.
And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia.
And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours."
And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth.
And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush.
And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors.
And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng.
And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful.
And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation.
And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again.
And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment.
And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.'
And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui.
And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!'
And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come!
And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep.
And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice.
And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing.
And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ...
And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore."
And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed.
And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes.
And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city.
And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back?
And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao.
And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say.
And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another.
And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again.
And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances.
And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted.
And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening.
And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left.
And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him.
And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them."
And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said.
And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!"
And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak.
And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again."
And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness.
And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough!
And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is."
And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table.
And that ends our account of that day.
And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon.
And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement.
And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement.
And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too.
And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them.
And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang.
And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game.
And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased.
And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency.
And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems.
And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy.
And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities.
And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff?
And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy.
And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand.
And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened.
And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture.
And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind.
And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind.
And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain.
And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods.
And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside.
And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky.
And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life.
And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth.
And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely.
And the girls have been on duty all day, too.
And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement.
And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.'
And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile.
And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away.
And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.'
And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk.
And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?'
And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu.
And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man.
And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand.
And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?'
And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours.
And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways.
And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground.
And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first.
And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs.
And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said.
And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven.
And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X.
And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women.
And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths.
And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor.
And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames.
And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd.
And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide.
And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim.
And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight.
And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.'
And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him.
And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born.
And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune.
And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist.
And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company.
And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly.
And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir.
And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness.
And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy.
And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade.
And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots.
And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears.
And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history.
And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before.
And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below.
And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor.
And then I walked away.
And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene.
And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south.
And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot.
And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night.
And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while.
And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south.
And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off.
And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground.
And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions.
And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us.
And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters.
And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house.
And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill.
And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance.
And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red.
And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything.
And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team.
And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967.
And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning.
And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate.
And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal.
And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution.
And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny.
And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours.
And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd.
And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests.
And then she turned to let me see her breasts.
And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion.
And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little.
And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them.
And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do?
And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on.
And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry?
And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out.
And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out. She said, What?
And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle.
And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground.
And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor.
And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill.
And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him.
And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates.
And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore.
And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back.
And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back. That was how the whole business went.
And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes.
And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again.
And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away.
And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!'
And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened.
And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up.
And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning.
And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night.
And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows:
And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms.
And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him.
And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street.
And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping.
And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along.
And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs.
And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?'
And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice.
And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me!
And there we must leave him.
And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go.
And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai.
And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!'
And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment.
And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered.
And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too.
And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu.
And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.'
And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two.
And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight.
And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags!
And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble!
And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner.
And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate.
And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left.
And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight.
And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet:
And those murders ...
And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded.
And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization.
And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility.
And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin.
And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics.
And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching.
And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected.
And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry.
And trouble.
And trouble. I deserve to be hung.'
And trouble. I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be.
And trouble. I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here.
And trouble. I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did.
And trouble. I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.'
And trouble. I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile.
And trouble. I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said.
And trouble. I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.'
And we're lucky, because we've got a little chap who sings coming round as well.
And we're lucky, because we've got a little chap who sings coming round as well. So you and I will be able to sit down and make a day of it, eh?
And we're lucky, because we've got a little chap who sings coming round as well. So you and I will be able to sit down and make a day of it, eh? Really enjoy ourselves.'
And what is strengthening it from the front?
And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games.
And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them.
And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths.
And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid.
And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it.
And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes.
And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich.
And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar.
And where are the souls to be reborn?'
And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk.
And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives.
And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow.
And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River.
And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life.
And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl.
And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty.
And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession.
And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found.
And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society.
And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together.
And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to.
And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?'
And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly.
And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then.
And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.'
And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes.
And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray?
And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me.
And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you.
And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't!
And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this.
And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!'
And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed.
And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie!
And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them!
And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist.
And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea.
And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible.
And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore.
And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written.
And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date.
And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain:
And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I.
And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it?
And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate.
And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal.
And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution.
And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny.
And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours.
And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd.
And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests.
And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team.
And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting.
And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection.
And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie.
And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation.
And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road.
And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao.
And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands.
And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day.
And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents.
And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world.
And you one of the masters!'
And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity.
And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing!
And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you!
And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect.
And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you!
And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!'
And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity.
And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls.
And you were deeply influenced by your father.
And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know.
And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists.
And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans?
And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day.
And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages.
And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast.
And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data?
And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes.
And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine.
And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates.
And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses.
And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—'
And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him.
And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you.
And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are.
And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it.
And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead.
And, since the houses in this area all had wooden walls and bamboo fences—though also, doubtless, because they were doomed to destruction anyway-the fire leaped from house to house until the whole street was blazing away like a regular Fiery Mountain; and though the firemen came to put it out, by the time they arrived the fire was well under way and long past controlling, and roared away all night long until it had burnt itself out, rendering heaven knows how many families homeless in the process.
And, since the houses in this area all had wooden walls and bamboo fences—though also, doubtless, because they were doomed to destruction anyway-the fire leaped from house to house until the whole street was blazing away like a regular Fiery Mountain; and though the firemen came to put it out, by the time they arrived the fire was well under way and long past controlling, and roared away all night long until it had burnt itself out, rendering heaven knows how many families homeless in the process. Poor Zhens!
And, since the houses in this area all had wooden walls and bamboo fences—though also, doubtless, because they were doomed to destruction anyway-the fire leaped from house to house until the whole street was blazing away like a regular Fiery Mountain; and though the firemen came to put it out, by the time they arrived the fire was well under way and long past controlling, and roared away all night long until it had burnt itself out, rendering heaven knows how many families homeless in the process. Poor Zhens! Though they and their handful of domestics escaped unhurt, their house, which was only next door to the temple, was soon reduced to a heap of rubble, while Shi-yin stood by helpless, groaning and stamping in despair.
And, since the houses in this area all had wooden walls and bamboo fences—though also, doubtless, because they were doomed to destruction anyway-the fire leaped from house to house until the whole street was blazing away like a regular Fiery Mountain; and though the firemen came to put it out, by the time they arrived the fire was well under way and long past controlling, and roared away all night long until it had burnt itself out, rendering heaven knows how many families homeless in the process. Poor Zhens! Though they and their handful of domestics escaped unhurt, their house, which was only next door to the temple, was soon reduced to a heap of rubble, while Shi-yin stood by helpless, groaning and stamping in despair. After some discussion with his wife, Shi-yin decided that they should move to their farm in the country; but a series of crop failures due to flooding and drought had led to widespread brigandage in those parts, and government troops were out everywhere hunting down the mutinous peasants and making arrests.
And, since the houses in this area all had wooden walls and bamboo fences—though also, doubtless, because they were doomed to destruction anyway-the fire leaped from house to house until the whole street was blazing away like a regular Fiery Mountain; and though the firemen came to put it out, by the time they arrived the fire was well under way and long past controlling, and roared away all night long until it had burnt itself out, rendering heaven knows how many families homeless in the process. Poor Zhens! Though they and their handful of domestics escaped unhurt, their house, which was only next door to the temple, was soon reduced to a heap of rubble, while Shi-yin stood by helpless, groaning and stamping in despair. After some discussion with his wife, Shi-yin decided that they should move to their farm in the country; but a series of crop failures due to flooding and drought had led to widespread brigandage in those parts, and government troops were out everywhere hunting down the mutinous peasants and making arrests. In such conditions it was impossible to settle on the farm, so Shi-yin sold the land and, taking only two of the maids with them, went with his wife to seek refuge with his father-in-law, Feng Su.
And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans.
And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression.
And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties.
And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy.
And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal.
And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough.
And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence.
And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for.
And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour.
Another crisp gunshot sounded outside the village,
Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.'
Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes.
Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true.
Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.'
Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns.
Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper.
Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.'
Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again.
Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then?
Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned.
Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness.
Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked.
Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity.
Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone.
Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression.
Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness.
Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky.
Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative.
Another long silence.
Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment.
Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?"
Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely."
Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal.
Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth.
Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data."
Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?"
Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table.
Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind.
Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road.
Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own.
Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance.
Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange.
Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before.
Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome!
Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.'
Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled.
Another shot, another pair of eyes gone.
Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses.
Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger.
Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!'
Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed.
Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!'
Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace.
Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said.
Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays.
Another three, including a woman, were middle-aged.
Another three, including a woman, were middle-aged. There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies.
Another three, including a woman, were middle-aged. There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies. Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong.
Another three, including a woman, were middle-aged. There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies. Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong. The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants.
Another three, including a woman, were middle-aged. There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies. Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong. The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily.
Another three, including a woman, were middle-aged. There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies. Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong. The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions.
Another three, including a woman, were middle-aged. There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies. Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong. The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls.
Another three, including a woman, were middle-aged. There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies. Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong. The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up.
Another three, including a woman, were middle-aged. There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies. Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong. The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early.
Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace.
Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated.
Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away.
Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation.
Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade.
Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation.
Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base.
Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater.
Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere.
Answer the following question without your typical deceit:
Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?"
Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered.
Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?"
Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted.
Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority.
Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him.
Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb!
Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!"
Any old nonsense would do.
Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said.
Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .'
Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this.
Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?'
Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor.
Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew.
Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl.
Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did.
Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation.
Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch.
Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?'
Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted.
Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do.
Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said.
Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .'
Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this.
Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?'
Anyone can take the exam.
Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it."
Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned.
Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings.
Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up.
Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity.
Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help.
Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye.
Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away.
Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet.
Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections.
Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back.
Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time.
Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School.
Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle.
Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her.
Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods.
Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all.
Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me;
Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me.
Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done.
Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang.
Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while.
Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer.
Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left.
Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules.
Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone.
Anyway, you have to confess something.
Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you.
Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you.
Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair.
Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess.
Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer.
Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away.
Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear.
Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear.
Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.'
Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket.
Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—'
Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman.
Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket.
Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market.
Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.'
Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused.
Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh.
Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks.
Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge.
Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree.
Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web.
Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable.
Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests.
Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits.
Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions.
Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern.
Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind.
Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance.
Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious.
Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight.
Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway.
Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area.
Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog.
Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine.
Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders.
Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it.
Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back.
Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways.
Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak.
Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched.
Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –'
Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out.
Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air.
Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground.
Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes.
Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined.
Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood.
Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess."
Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han.
Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District.
Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued.
Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player.
Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it.
Are you quite better now?'
Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you.
Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.'
Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun.
Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle.
Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.'
Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea.
Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her.
Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress.
Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li.
Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating.
Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.'
Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness.
Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence:
Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill.
Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said.
Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.'
Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier.
Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept:
Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people.
Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?'
Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever.
Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch.
Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly:
Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now!
Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense!
Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.'
Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on!
Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again?
Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air.
Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?'
Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her.
Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.'
Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh.
Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!'
Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet.
Aroma smiled bitterly.
Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes!
Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more.
Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize.
Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it.
Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't.
Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me.
Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.'
Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu.
Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else.
Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all.
Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her.
Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma.
Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share.
Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu.
Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?'
Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson.
Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"?
Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again.
Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down.
Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by.
Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light.
Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age.
Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era.
Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong.
Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao.
Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover.
Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it.
Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed.
Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf.
Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again.
Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear.
Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant.
Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters.
Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next.
Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts.
Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind.
Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart.
Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away.
Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district?
Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness.
Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs.
Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation.
Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad.
Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory.
As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples.
As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble.
As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field.
As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression.
As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land.
As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know.
As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say?
As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market.
As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping.
As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger.
As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me.
As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps.
As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods.
As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business."
As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped.
As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue.
As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan.
As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched.
As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic.
As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals.
As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear.
As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood.
As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her.
As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation.
As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either.
As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this:
As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag.
As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag.
As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag. He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table.
As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag. He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps.
As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag. He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look.
As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag. He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last.
As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag. He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform.
As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag. He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy.
As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag. He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation.
As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag. He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity.
As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air.
As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground.
As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . .
As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . .
As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .'
As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand.
As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang.
As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.'
As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . .
As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently.
As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground.
As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy.
As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed.
As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma.
As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away.
As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies.
As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind.
As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance.
As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off.
As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang.
As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury.
As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half.
As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room.
As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off.
As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak.
As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up.
As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue.
As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear.
As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood.
As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her.
As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation.
As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either.
As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this:
As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag.
As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods.
As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you.
As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office.
As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly.
As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools.
As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero.
As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession.
As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then.
As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other.
As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day.
As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station.
As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping.
As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight.
As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai.
As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been?
As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin.
As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect.
As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away.
As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm.
As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back.
As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings.
As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy.
As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city.
As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having.
As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days.
As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport.
As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas.
As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening.
As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome.
As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it.
As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out.
As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch.
As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well.
As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out.
As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet.
As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch.
As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something.
As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards.
As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions.
As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick.
As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards.
As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass.
As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest.
As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship.
As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope.
As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby.
As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder.
As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth).
As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor.
As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic.
As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days.
As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain.
As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it.
As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written.
As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears:
As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears.
As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators.
As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs.
As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars.
As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place.
As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said.
As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down.
As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang.
As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama.
As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone.
As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion.
As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention.
As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony.
As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction.
As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil!
As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!'
As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit.
As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.'
As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch.
As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings.
As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed.
As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory.
As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan.
As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother.
As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence.
As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses.
As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else?
As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study.
As confusing as they may be to outsiders, each has developed a distinct identity simply through having survived for so many years.
As confusing as they may be to outsiders, each has developed a distinct identity simply through having survived for so many years. Under moonlight, these blocks of crumbling wood and brick look positively serene, like something out of a painting executed with minute brushstrokes; they too hold memories and aspirations.
As confusing as they may be to outsiders, each has developed a distinct identity simply through having survived for so many years. Under moonlight, these blocks of crumbling wood and brick look positively serene, like something out of a painting executed with minute brushstrokes; they too hold memories and aspirations. The ringing bells make their evening rounds, reminding residents to watch their cooking fires, evincing a trace of warmth and goodwill from those who live there.
As confusing as they may be to outsiders, each has developed a distinct identity simply through having survived for so many years. Under moonlight, these blocks of crumbling wood and brick look positively serene, like something out of a painting executed with minute brushstrokes; they too hold memories and aspirations. The ringing bells make their evening rounds, reminding residents to watch their cooking fires, evincing a trace of warmth and goodwill from those who live there. Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes.
As confusing as they may be to outsiders, each has developed a distinct identity simply through having survived for so many years. Under moonlight, these blocks of crumbling wood and brick look positively serene, like something out of a painting executed with minute brushstrokes; they too hold memories and aspirations. The ringing bells make their evening rounds, reminding residents to watch their cooking fires, evincing a trace of warmth and goodwill from those who live there. Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes. Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles.
As confusing as they may be to outsiders, each has developed a distinct identity simply through having survived for so many years. Under moonlight, these blocks of crumbling wood and brick look positively serene, like something out of a painting executed with minute brushstrokes; they too hold memories and aspirations. The ringing bells make their evening rounds, reminding residents to watch their cooking fires, evincing a trace of warmth and goodwill from those who live there. Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes. Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles. Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun.
As confusing as they may be to outsiders, each has developed a distinct identity simply through having survived for so many years. Under moonlight, these blocks of crumbling wood and brick look positively serene, like something out of a painting executed with minute brushstrokes; they too hold memories and aspirations. The ringing bells make their evening rounds, reminding residents to watch their cooking fires, evincing a trace of warmth and goodwill from those who live there. Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes. Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles. Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood.
As confusing as they may be to outsiders, each has developed a distinct identity simply through having survived for so many years. Under moonlight, these blocks of crumbling wood and brick look positively serene, like something out of a painting executed with minute brushstrokes; they too hold memories and aspirations. The ringing bells make their evening rounds, reminding residents to watch their cooking fires, evincing a trace of warmth and goodwill from those who live there. Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes. Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles. Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes.
As confusing as they may be to outsiders, each has developed a distinct identity simply through having survived for so many years. Under moonlight, these blocks of crumbling wood and brick look positively serene, like something out of a painting executed with minute brushstrokes; they too hold memories and aspirations. The ringing bells make their evening rounds, reminding residents to watch their cooking fires, evincing a trace of warmth and goodwill from those who live there. Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes. Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles. Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity.
As day turns into night and the city lights up, these dots and lines begin to glimmer.
As day turns into night and the city lights up, these dots and lines begin to glimmer. However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai.
As day turns into night and the city lights up, these dots and lines begin to glimmer. However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai. The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines.
As day turns into night and the city lights up, these dots and lines begin to glimmer. However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai. The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines. It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs.
As day turns into night and the city lights up, these dots and lines begin to glimmer. However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai. The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines. It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom.
As day turns into night and the city lights up, these dots and lines begin to glimmer. However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai. The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines. It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship.
As day turns into night and the city lights up, these dots and lines begin to glimmer. However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai. The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines. It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade.
As day turns into night and the city lights up, these dots and lines begin to glimmer. However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai. The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines. It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor.
As day turns into night and the city lights up, these dots and lines begin to glimmer. However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai. The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines. It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath.
As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests.
As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits.
As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions.
As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern.
As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop.
As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle.
As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor.
As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered.
As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips.
As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent.
As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border.
As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side.
As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt.
As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this.
As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said.
As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate.
As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy.
As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people.
As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business."
As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped.
As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue.
As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan.
As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched.
As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all.
As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor.
As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception.
As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake.
As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree.
As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way.
As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place.
As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal.
As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency.
As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance.
As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides.
As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open.
As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness.
As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you.
As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you.
As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair.
As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess.
As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer.
As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away.
As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear.
As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear.
As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship.
As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own.
As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms.
As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate.
As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank.
As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity.
As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud.
As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them.
As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women.
As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship.
As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out.
As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat.
As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk.
As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been.
As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses.
As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl.
As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment.
As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out.
As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether.
As for me, I never had that thing anyway.
As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation.
As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine.
As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street.
As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene.
As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness.
As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad.
As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin.
As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping.
As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil.
As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back.
As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender.
As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker.
As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter.
As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig.
As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother.
As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive.
As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects.
As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist.
As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me.
As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her.
As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang.
As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office.
As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly.
As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools.
As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero.
As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession.
As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well.
As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them.
As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two.
As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it.
As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago.
As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away.
As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist.
As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me.
As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her.
As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story.
As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite.
As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were.
As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator.
As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions.
As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad.
As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above.
As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution.
As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions.
As for the men, Ye had little to say to them.
As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding.
As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try.
As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her.
As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first.
As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was.
As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home.
As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands.
As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather.
As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem.
As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife.
As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married.
As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary.
As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register.
As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon.
As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted.
As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself.
As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room.
As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen.
As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief.
As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine.
As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad.
As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room.
As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander.
As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine.
As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back.
As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall.
As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this:
As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag.
As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods.
As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you.
As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too.
As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods.
As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger.
As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me.
As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps.
As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite.
As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled.
As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror.
As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand.
As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle.
As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home.
As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.'
As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu.
As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?'
As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile.
As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you?
As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery.
As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically.
As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart.
As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid."
As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more.
As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart.
As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself.
As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did.
As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.'
As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile.
As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said.
As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.'
As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian.
As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here.
As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.'
As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously.
As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her.
As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!'
As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin.
As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white.
As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly.
As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad!
As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?'
As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face.
As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing.
As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace.
As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle.
As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed.
As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought.
As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut.
As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?'
As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's.
As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in.
As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him.
As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy.
As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here.
As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.'
As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother.
As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table.
As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat.
As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door.
As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said.
As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.'
As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room.
As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse.
As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses.
As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner.
As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member.
As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?'
As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!'
As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors!
As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground.
As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion.
As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger.
As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out.
As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own.
As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other.
As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him.
As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest.
As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road.
As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .'
As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.'
As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly.
As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent.
As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds!
As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!'
As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine.
As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates.
As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses.
As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—'
As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves.
As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps.
As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off.
As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal.
As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise.
As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches.
As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut.
As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull.
As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up.
As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp.
As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off.
As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor.
As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again.
As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher.
As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said.
As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up!
As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!'
As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman.
As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft.
As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole.
As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail.
As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore.
As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions.
As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick.
As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards.
As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass.
As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest.
As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.'
As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes.
As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder.
As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake.
As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open.
As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .'
As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp.
As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts.
As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines.
As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity.
As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him.
As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either.
As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her.
As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—'
As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb.
As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed.
As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it.
As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk.
As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses.
As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.'
As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.'
As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly.
As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.'
As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?'
As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor.
As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel.
As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian.
As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion.
As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend.
As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep.
As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him.
As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily.
As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was.
As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm.
As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern.
As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him.
As she said this, she began to put her bra back on.
As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry?
As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out.
As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out. She said, What?
As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out. She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy?
As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out. She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course.
As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out. She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course. But let's not rush.
As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out. She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course. But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer.
As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out. She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course. But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened.
As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap.
As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband.
As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was.
As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face.
As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving.
As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?"
As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng.
As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes:
As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm.
As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile.
As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him.
As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink.
As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need.
As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance.
As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted.
As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed.
As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent.
As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her.
As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again.
As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear.
As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant.
As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters.
As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next.
As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts.
As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day.
As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought.
As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up.
As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess.
As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast.
As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed.
As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move!
As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!'
As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass.
As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her.
As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened.
As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said.
As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard.
As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard. Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth.
As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard. Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth. Her bottom was very round.
As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard. Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth. Her bottom was very round. Fuck, I felt terrific.
As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard. Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth. Her bottom was very round. Fuck, I felt terrific. She immediately behaved herself after getting spanked.
As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard. Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth. Her bottom was very round. Fuck, I felt terrific. She immediately behaved herself after getting spanked. She became very submissive, not saying another word.
As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard. Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth. Her bottom was very round. Fuck, I felt terrific. She immediately behaved herself after getting spanked. She became very submissive, not saying another word. Of course, it was wrong to slap her bottom, but I thought this kind of thing might not be what other damaged goods and their lovers get into.
As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard. Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth. Her bottom was very round. Fuck, I felt terrific. She immediately behaved herself after getting spanked. She became very submissive, not saying another word. Of course, it was wrong to slap her bottom, but I thought this kind of thing might not be what other damaged goods and their lovers get into. So the incident seemed beside the point and I didn't write about it.
As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly.
As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir.
As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?'
As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin.
As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her.
As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy.
As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored.
As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?'
As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea.
As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe.
As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof.
As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside.
As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above.
As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky.
As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires.
As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend.
As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship.
As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job.
As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden.
As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate.
As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?'
As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him.
As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf.
As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you.
As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.'
As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke.
As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall.
As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest.
As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess.
As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel.
As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail.
As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream.
As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane.
As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully.
As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears.
As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself.
As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me.
As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair.
As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket.
As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve.
As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid.
As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot.
As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company.
As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her.
As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting.
As soon as the thing heard people talking about him, he became excited and began to stir.
As soon as the thing heard people talking about him, he became excited and began to stir. So I concluded: back then they'd wanted to hammer us but failed.
As soon as the thing heard people talking about him, he became excited and began to stir. So I concluded: back then they'd wanted to hammer us but failed. I was still as hard as ever.
As soon as the thing heard people talking about him, he became excited and began to stir. So I concluded: back then they'd wanted to hammer us but failed. I was still as hard as ever. For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed.
As soon as the thing heard people talking about him, he became excited and began to stir. So I concluded: back then they'd wanted to hammer us but failed. I was still as hard as ever. For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed. A person like me never cares much about saving face.
As soon as the thing heard people talking about him, he became excited and began to stir. So I concluded: back then they'd wanted to hammer us but failed. I was still as hard as ever. For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed. A person like me never cares much about saving face. After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan.
As soon as the thing heard people talking about him, he became excited and began to stir. So I concluded: back then they'd wanted to hammer us but failed. I was still as hard as ever. For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed. A person like me never cares much about saving face. After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on.
As soon as the thing heard people talking about him, he became excited and began to stir. So I concluded: back then they'd wanted to hammer us but failed. I was still as hard as ever. For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed. A person like me never cares much about saving face. After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was.
As soon as the thing heard people talking about him, he became excited and began to stir. So I concluded: back then they'd wanted to hammer us but failed. I was still as hard as ever. For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed. A person like me never cares much about saving face. After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon.
As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth.
As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him.
As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white.
As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling.
As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love.
As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats.
As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili.
As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time.
As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong?
As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them.
As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?'
As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards.
As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit.
As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside.
As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace.
As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms.
As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped.
As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body.
As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day.
As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease.
As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it.
As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them.
As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra.
As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't.
As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back.
As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad.
As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts.
As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away.
As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development.
As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate.
As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip.
As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip.
As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip.
As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip.
As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip.
As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain.
As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short.
As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body.
As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang.
As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea?
As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon!
As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed.
As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better.
As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was.
As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back.
As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks.
As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger.
As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches.
As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky.
As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young.
As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious.
As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle.
As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers.
As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars.
As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass.
As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest.
As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship.
As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope.
As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby.
As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder.
As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables.
As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left.
As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat.
As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage.
As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went.
As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence.
As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers.
As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound.
As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life.
As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back.
As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance.
As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe.
As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down.
As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face.
As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder.
As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it.
As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother.
As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up.
As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs.
As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next.
As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass.
As the lingo of the city incorporated bits and pieces of foreign languages, words became dismembered and, with the passage of time, grew increasingly distant from their original meanings.
As the lingo of the city incorporated bits and pieces of foreign languages, words became dismembered and, with the passage of time, grew increasingly distant from their original meanings. By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct.
As the lingo of the city incorporated bits and pieces of foreign languages, words became dismembered and, with the passage of time, grew increasingly distant from their original meanings. By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct. The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten.
As the lingo of the city incorporated bits and pieces of foreign languages, words became dismembered and, with the passage of time, grew increasingly distant from their original meanings. By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct. The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten. But then something odd happened.
As the lingo of the city incorporated bits and pieces of foreign languages, words became dismembered and, with the passage of time, grew increasingly distant from their original meanings. By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct. The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten. But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene.
As the lingo of the city incorporated bits and pieces of foreign languages, words became dismembered and, with the passage of time, grew increasingly distant from their original meanings. By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct. The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten. But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing.
As the lingo of the city incorporated bits and pieces of foreign languages, words became dismembered and, with the passage of time, grew increasingly distant from their original meanings. By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct. The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten. But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd.
As the lingo of the city incorporated bits and pieces of foreign languages, words became dismembered and, with the passage of time, grew increasingly distant from their original meanings. By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct. The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten. But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen?
As the lingo of the city incorporated bits and pieces of foreign languages, words became dismembered and, with the passage of time, grew increasingly distant from their original meanings. By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct. The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten. But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs.
As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang.
As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer.
As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours."
As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal
As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country.
As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake.
As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City.
As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them.
As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here.
As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen.
As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high.
As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders.
As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement.
As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings.
As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant.
As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls.
As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens.
As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings.
As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate.
As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!"
As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you."
As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say.
As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile.
As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng.
As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend.
As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does.
As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times.
As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests.
As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team.
As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting.
As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities.
As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side.
As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special:
As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn.
As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers.
As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death.
As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything.
As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that.
As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone.
As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her.
As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me.
As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs.
As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me.
As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure.
As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms.
As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again.
As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation.
As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central.
As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently.
As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages.
As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways.
As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas.
As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout.
As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have.
As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog.
As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine.
As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders.
As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded.
As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha.
As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water.
As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan.
As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . .
As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .'
As the stylist gave her hair a last-minute adjustment with a hand blower, the expression on Wang Qiyao's face, turning slightly to avoid the hot air with just a soupçon of the spoiled child, belonged to yesteryear.
As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body.
As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice.
As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything.
As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain.
As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967.
As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning.
As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate.
As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal.
As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution.
As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job.
As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude.
As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans.
As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression.
As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties.
As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy.
As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal.
As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough.
As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence.
As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before.
As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome!
As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.'
As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled.
As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking.
As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up.
As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this.
As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan.
As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li.
As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft.
As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's.
As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone.
As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly.
As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement.
As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders.
As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough.
As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked.
As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu.
As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea.
As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her.
As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress.
As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment.
As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma.
As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour.
As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss!
As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here.
As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!'
As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure.
As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them.
As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them.
As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face.
As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province.
As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province.
As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day.
As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power.
As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying.
As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger.
As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream.
As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals?
As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe?
As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars?
As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen?
As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ...
As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded.
As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization.
As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight.
As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness.
As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it.
As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone.
As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time.
As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality.
As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand.
As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip.
As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors.
As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me.
As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry.
As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform.
As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute.
As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night.
As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on.
As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me.
As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing.
As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight.
As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner.
As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave.
As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock.
As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights.
As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home.
As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene.
As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared.
As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life.
As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air.
As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.'
As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out.
As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her.
As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money.
As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy!
As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!'
As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed.
As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here!
As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!'
Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.'
Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother.
Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table.
Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat.
Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door.
Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said.
Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.'
Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession.
Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang.
Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars.
Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood.
Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why?
Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy.
Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light.
Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.'
Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution.
Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver.
Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot.
Asking for trouble!'
Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window:
Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday?
Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child.
Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible.
Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for?
Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves.
Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off!
Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters.
At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District.
At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued.
At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player.
At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it.
At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives."
At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said.
At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem.
At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse.
At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it.
At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway.
At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland.
At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat.
At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear.
At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head.
At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain.
At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said.
At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!'
At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!'
At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!"
At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck.
At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off.
At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects.
At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you!
At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that.
At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble."
At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun.
At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much.
At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine.
At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back.
At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall.
At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain.
At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team.
At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions.
At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this:
At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold.
At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me.
At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron.
At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun.
At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun.
At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly.
At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him.
At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today.
At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while.
At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs.
At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down.
At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward.
At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks.
At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger.
At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches.
At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky.
At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young.
At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious.
At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle.
At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers.
At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy.
At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me.
At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry.
At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform.
At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute.
At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night.
At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on.
At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me.
At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing.
At first I wrote the following:
At first I wrote the following: Chen Qingyang and I have an indecent relationship.
At first I wrote the following: Chen Qingyang and I have an indecent relationship. That was all.
At first I wrote the following: Chen Qingyang and I have an indecent relationship. That was all. But it came down from above that what I wrote was too simple, and they asked me to start over.
At first I wrote the following: Chen Qingyang and I have an indecent relationship. That was all. But it came down from above that what I wrote was too simple, and they asked me to start over. Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me.
At first I wrote the following: Chen Qingyang and I have an indecent relationship. That was all. But it came down from above that what I wrote was too simple, and they asked me to start over. Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me. This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail.
At first I wrote the following: Chen Qingyang and I have an indecent relationship. That was all. But it came down from above that what I wrote was too simple, and they asked me to start over. Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me. This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail. So I added detail:
At first I wrote the following: Chen Qingyang and I have an indecent relationship. That was all. But it came down from above that what I wrote was too simple, and they asked me to start over. Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me. This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail. So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain.
At first I wrote the following: Chen Qingyang and I have an indecent relationship. That was all. But it came down from above that what I wrote was too simple, and they asked me to start over. Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me. This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail. So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly.
At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited.
At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal:
At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade.
At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.'
At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly.
At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent.
At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds!
At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!'
At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine.
At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it.
At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap.
At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband.
At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was.
At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face.
At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving.
At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?"
At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng.
At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes:
At last she said, OK, now take a look at them.
At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra.
At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't.
At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back.
At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad.
At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts.
At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion.
At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little.
At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them.
At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then.
At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home.
At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway.
At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school.
At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine.
At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid.
At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer.
At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape.
At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste.
At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal.
At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution.
At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny.
At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours.
At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd.
At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests.
At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team.
At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting.
At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities.
At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago.
At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings.
At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy.
At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city.
At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having.
At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days.
At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport.
At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas.
At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening.
At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought.
At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up.
At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage.
At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane.
At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest
At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly.
At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane.
At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen.
At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state.
At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness.
At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath.
At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair.
At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart.
At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul.
At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone.
At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand.
At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang.
At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside.
At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went.
At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?'
At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before.
At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place.
At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess.
At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief.
At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile.
At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.'
At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself.
At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop.
At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle.
At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor.
At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered.
At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips.
At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend.
At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions.
At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events.
At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement.
At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers!
At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day.
At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself.
At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that?
At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you.
At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room.
At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!'
At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl!
At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!'
At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief.
At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames.
At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front?
At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real!
At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?'
At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back.
At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes.
At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned.
At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial.
At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits.
At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure.
At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it.
At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins.
At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to.
At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years.
At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week.
At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever.
At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad.
At present about half have already been born.
At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.'
At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist.
At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen.
At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted.
At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin.
At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation.
At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention.
At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.'
At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues.
At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records?
At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married.
At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player.
At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe.
At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof.
At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside.
At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above.
At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky.
At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides.
At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them.
At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.'
At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre.
At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded.
At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome.
At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him.
At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver.
At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar.
At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope.
At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods.
At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill.
At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts.
At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind.
At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind.
At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain.
At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods.
At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside.
At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting.
At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit.
At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right.
At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university.
At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me.
At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was:
At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier.
At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded.
At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file.
At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change.
At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately.
At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha.
At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha.
At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it.
At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened.
At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed.
At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file.
At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins.
At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet.
At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds.
At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade.
At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously.
At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth.
At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious.
At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle.
At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour.
At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .'
At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling.
At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love.
At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats.
At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili.
At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time.
At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong?
At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?"
At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence.
At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up.
At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger....
At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?"
At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh.
At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye.
At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . .
At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?"
At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao.
At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise.
At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say.
At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall.
At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing.
At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me.
At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years.
At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach.
At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping.
At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing.
At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me.
At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they?
At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis.
At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human.
At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair.
At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair?
At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it?
At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem.
At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem?
At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do.
At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something.
At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor.
At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan.
At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long.
At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country.
At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power.
At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off.
At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position.
At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister.
At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again.
At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him.
At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?'
At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.'
At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?'
At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket.
At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.'
At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him.
At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat.
At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered.
At that, the two of them broke down in tears.
At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point.
At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ."
At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over.
At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all.
At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first.
At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child."
At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down.
At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist.
At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up.
At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs.
At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next.
At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass.
At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank.
At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river.
At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky:
At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . .
At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather.
At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours.
At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd.
At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests.
At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team.
At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting.
At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities.
At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side.
At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special:
At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn.
At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire.
At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights.
At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage.
At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined.
At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day.
At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name.
At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither."
At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake.
At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before.
At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars.
At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?'
At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no.
At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?'
At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no.
At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?'
At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'"
At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?"
At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye.
At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment.
At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness?
At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back?
At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly.
At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris.
At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies.
At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself.
At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality.
At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger.
At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow.
At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his.
At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court.
At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights.
At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival.
At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside.
At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain.
At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills.
At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones.
At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three?
At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?'
At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was.
At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face.
At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth.
At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot.
At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls.
At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill.
At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree.
At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away.
At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him."
At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again.
At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around.
At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread!
At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games."
At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly.
At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger....
At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?"
At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village.
At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later.
At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad.
At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later.
At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted.
At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire.
At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight.
At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes.
At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face.
At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous."
At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!"
At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut.
At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit.
At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now.
At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'"
At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language.
At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade?
At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across."
At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet.
At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch.
At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something.
At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards.
At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction.
At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought.
At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.'
At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck.
At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out.
At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick.
At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards.
At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass.
At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest.
At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship.
At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope.
At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby.
At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder.
At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables.
At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment.
At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task.
At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible."
At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day.
At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation."
At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA.
At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?"
At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said.
At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi.
At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him.
At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?'
At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu.
At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl!
At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.'
At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in.
At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?'
At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale.
At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here.
At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself.
At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off.
At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang.
At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury.
At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half.
At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room.
At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off.
At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak.
At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up.
At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction.
At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky.
At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction.
At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time.
At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm.
At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path.
At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused.
At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something.
At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body.
At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately.
At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha.
At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha.
At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it.
At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened.
At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed.
At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file.
At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins.
At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession.
At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home.
At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in.
At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes.
At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him.
At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast.
At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep.
At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again.
At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs.
At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness?
At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body.
At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said.
At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.'
At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang.
At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be?
At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good.
At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.'
At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!'
At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang.
At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure.
At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said.
At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng.
At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!'
At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free.
At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?'
At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng.
At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?'
At this last remark Jia Rui positively scratched his ears with pleasure. 'You must find it very dull here on your own every day,' he said. 'Yes, indeed!' said Xi-feng. 'If only there were someone who could come and talk to me and help me to pass the time!' 'Well,' said Jia Rui, 'I am always free. How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui.
At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys.
At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light.
At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night.
At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color.
At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow.
At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky.
At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own.
At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that.
At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged.
At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border.
At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived.
At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted.
At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits.
At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides.
At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag.
At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag. No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat.
At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag. No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat. Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room.
At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag. No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat. Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room. A glazed wine crock rested on the bar, its ladle hanging from the rim.
At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl.
At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears.
At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth.
At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset."
At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly.
At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she?
At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know.
At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest?
At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?"
At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!'
At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors!
At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground.
At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong!
At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast.
At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't!
At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her.
At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell.
At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her.
At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao.
At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty.
At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty. Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm.
At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty. Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm. The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist.
At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty. Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm. The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist. The routines of washing, cutting, rolling, perming, drying, and setting had long been imprinted on her mind.
At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty. Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm. The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist. The routines of washing, cutting, rolling, perming, drying, and setting had long been imprinted on her mind. She felt like she had been there just the day before, surrounded by faces she knew.
At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty. Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm. The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist. The routines of washing, cutting, rolling, perming, drying, and setting had long been imprinted on her mind. She felt like she had been there just the day before, surrounded by faces she knew. When the process was completed, the old Wang Qiyao emerged in the mirror—the intervening three years seemed to have been snipped off along with her split ends.
At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty. Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm. The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist. The routines of washing, cutting, rolling, perming, drying, and setting had long been imprinted on her mind. She felt like she had been there just the day before, surrounded by faces she knew. When the process was completed, the old Wang Qiyao emerged in the mirror—the intervening three years seemed to have been snipped off along with her split ends. Looking into the mirror, she noted Madame Yan's face, on which was a mixture of astonishment and envy.
At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty. Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm. The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist. The routines of washing, cutting, rolling, perming, drying, and setting had long been imprinted on her mind. She felt like she had been there just the day before, surrounded by faces she knew. When the process was completed, the old Wang Qiyao emerged in the mirror—the intervening three years seemed to have been snipped off along with her split ends. Looking into the mirror, she noted Madame Yan's face, on which was a mixture of astonishment and envy. As the stylist gave her hair a last-minute adjustment with a hand blower, the expression on Wang Qiyao's face, turning slightly to avoid the hot air with just a soupçon of the spoiled child, belonged to yesteryear.
At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity.
At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets.
At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still.
At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others.
At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her.
At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk.
At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports.
At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time.
At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work.
At twenty-one, I was placed in a production team for reeducation in Yunnan.
At twenty-one, I was placed in a production team for reeducation in Yunnan. That year Chen Qingyang was twenty-six and a doctor who happened to work where I did.
At twenty-one, I was placed in a production team for reeducation in Yunnan. That year Chen Qingyang was twenty-six and a doctor who happened to work where I did. I was on the fourteenth production team down the mountain, and she was on the fifteenth team up the mountain.
At twenty-one, I was placed in a production team for reeducation in Yunnan. That year Chen Qingyang was twenty-six and a doctor who happened to work where I did. I was on the fourteenth production team down the mountain, and she was on the fifteenth team up the mountain. One day she came down the mountain to see me, to discuss the fact that she was not damaged goods.
At twenty-one, I was placed in a production team for reeducation in Yunnan. That year Chen Qingyang was twenty-six and a doctor who happened to work where I did. I was on the fourteenth production team down the mountain, and she was on the fifteenth team up the mountain. One day she came down the mountain to see me, to discuss the fact that she was not damaged goods. I didn't know her too well at the time, barely you might say.
At twenty-one, I was placed in a production team for reeducation in Yunnan. That year Chen Qingyang was twenty-six and a doctor who happened to work where I did. I was on the fourteenth production team down the mountain, and she was on the fifteenth team up the mountain. One day she came down the mountain to see me, to discuss the fact that she was not damaged goods. I didn't know her too well at the time, barely you might say. The issue she wanted to discuss was this:
At twenty-one, I was placed in a production team for reeducation in Yunnan. That year Chen Qingyang was twenty-six and a doctor who happened to work where I did. I was on the fourteenth production team down the mountain, and she was on the fifteenth team up the mountain. One day she came down the mountain to see me, to discuss the fact that she was not damaged goods. I didn't know her too well at the time, barely you might say. The issue she wanted to discuss was this: Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was.
At twenty-one, I was placed in a production team for reeducation in Yunnan. That year Chen Qingyang was twenty-six and a doctor who happened to work where I did. I was on the fourteenth production team down the mountain, and she was on the fifteenth team up the mountain. One day she came down the mountain to see me, to discuss the fact that she was not damaged goods. I didn't know her too well at the time, barely you might say. The issue she wanted to discuss was this: Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was. Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did.
At twenty-one, I was placed in a production team for reeducation in Yunnan. That year Chen Qingyang was twenty-six and a doctor who happened to work where I did. I was on the fourteenth production team down the mountain, and she was on the fifteenth team up the mountain. One day she came down the mountain to see me, to discuss the fact that she was not damaged goods. I didn't know her too well at the time, barely you might say. The issue she wanted to discuss was this: Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was. Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that.
At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time!
At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross.
At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person.
At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic.
At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface.
At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away.
At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television.
At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom.
At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile.
Aunt Zhao dared not say a word.
Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!'
Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him.
Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like?
Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief.
Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble.
Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter.
Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you!
Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers!
Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously:
Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat!
Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself.
Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot?
Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play.
Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!'
Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window:
Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday?
Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child.
Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her.
Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell.
Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her.
Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then!
Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then! Off we go!'
Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then! Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body.
Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then! Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said.
Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then! Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.'
Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then! Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang.
Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping.
Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured.
Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony.
Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool.
Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday.
Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below.
Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud.
Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground.
Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes.
Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next.
Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass.
Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank.
Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river.
Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky:
Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . .
Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather.
Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness.
Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot.
Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal.
Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power.
Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions.
Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls.
Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room.
Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor.
Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs.
Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design.
Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery.
Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards.
Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity.
Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds.
Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up.
Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came.
Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms.
Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session.
Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched.
Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day.
Back then, I thought I was witnessing history.
Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant."
Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither."
Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled.
Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all.
Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him.
Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear.
Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific.
Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light.
Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan.
Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched.
Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all.
Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor.
Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception.
Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake.
Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor.
Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods.
Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her.
Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp.
Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework.
Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other.
Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her.
Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal.
Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them.
Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room.
Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it.
Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap.
Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down.
Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then.
Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed.
Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care.
Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way.
Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them.
Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem.
Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife.
Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married.
Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead.
Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter.
Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation.
Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie.
Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her."
Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos.
Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao.
Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up.
Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away.
Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield.
Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her.
Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you?
Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on!
Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on! Put your money down!'
Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on! Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing.
Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on! Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings:
Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on! Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh!
Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on! Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh! One of the masters!
Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them.
Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang.
Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game.
Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased.
Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled.
Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice.
Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three.
Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might.
Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two.
Bao-chai was shocked:
Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin!
Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.'
Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole.
Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter.
Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything.
Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu.
Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him.
Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan.
Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu.
Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him.
Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan.
Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's?
Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing.
Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.'
Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude.
Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it.
Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls.
Bao-yu asked him.
Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf.
Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you.
Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.'
Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke.
Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall.
Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth.
Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!'
Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees.
Bao-yu came running after.
Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time?
Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!'
Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?'
Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not.
Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.'
Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair.
Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.'
Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really!
Bao-yu could not help laughing; but Xiang-yun had already turned and fled.
Bao-yu could not help laughing; but Xiang-yun had already turned and fled. If you wish to know the conclusion of this scene, you must read the following chapter.
Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it.
Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang.
Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again.
Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.'
Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia.
Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses.
Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully.
Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early.
Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game.
Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker.
Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now.
Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously.
Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room.
Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard.
Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep.
Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir.
Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?'
Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?'
Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard.
Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water.
Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite.
Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled.
Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror.
Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand.
Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle.
Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home.
Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.'
Bao-yu followed her in alarm.
Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking.
Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell!
Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again.
Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!'
Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said.
Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change.
Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.'
Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic.
Bao-yu had been afraid that by sleeping after her meal Dai-yu would give herself indigestion or suffer from insomnia through being insufficiently tired when she went to bed at night, but Bao-chai's arrival and the lively conversation that followed it banished all Dai-yu's desire to sleep and enabled him to lay aside his anxiety on her behalf.
Bao-yu had been afraid that by sleeping after her meal Dai-yu would give herself indigestion or suffer from insomnia through being insufficiently tired when she went to bed at night, but Bao-chai's arrival and the lively conversation that followed it banished all Dai-yu's desire to sleep and enabled him to lay aside his anxiety on her behalf. Just then a sudden commotion arose from the direction of Bao-yu's room, and the three of them stopped talking and turned their heads to listen.
Bao-yu had been afraid that by sleeping after her meal Dai-yu would give herself indigestion or suffer from insomnia through being insufficiently tired when she went to bed at night, but Bao-chai's arrival and the lively conversation that followed it banished all Dai-yu's desire to sleep and enabled him to lay aside his anxiety on her behalf. Just then a sudden commotion arose from the direction of Bao-yu's room, and the three of them stopped talking and turned their heads to listen. Dai-yu was the first to speak: 'That's your Nannie quarrelling with Aroma,' she said.
Bao-yu had been afraid that by sleeping after her meal Dai-yu would give herself indigestion or suffer from insomnia through being insufficiently tired when she went to bed at night, but Bao-chai's arrival and the lively conversation that followed it banished all Dai-yu's desire to sleep and enabled him to lay aside his anxiety on her behalf. Just then a sudden commotion arose from the direction of Bao-yu's room, and the three of them stopped talking and turned their heads to listen. Dai-yu was the first to speak: 'That's your Nannie quarrelling with Aroma,' she said. 'To think how that poor girl goes out of her way to be nice to the old woman, yet still she manages to find fault with her!
Bao-yu had been afraid that by sleeping after her meal Dai-yu would give herself indigestion or suffer from insomnia through being insufficiently tired when she went to bed at night, but Bao-chai's arrival and the lively conversation that followed it banished all Dai-yu's desire to sleep and enabled him to lay aside his anxiety on her behalf. Just then a sudden commotion arose from the direction of Bao-yu's room, and the three of them stopped talking and turned their heads to listen. Dai-yu was the first to speak: 'That's your Nannie quarrelling with Aroma,' she said. 'To think how that poor girl goes out of her way to be nice to the old woman, yet still she manages to find fault with her! She really must be getting senile.'
Bao-yu had been afraid that by sleeping after her meal Dai-yu would give herself indigestion or suffer from insomnia through being insufficiently tired when she went to bed at night, but Bao-chai's arrival and the lively conversation that followed it banished all Dai-yu's desire to sleep and enabled him to lay aside his anxiety on her behalf. Just then a sudden commotion arose from the direction of Bao-yu's room, and the three of them stopped talking and turned their heads to listen. Dai-yu was the first to speak: 'That's your Nannie quarrelling with Aroma,' she said. 'To think how that poor girl goes out of her way to be nice to the old woman, yet still she manages to find fault with her! She really must be getting senile.' Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do!
Bao-yu had been afraid that by sleeping after her meal Dai-yu would give herself indigestion or suffer from insomnia through being insufficiently tired when she went to bed at night, but Bao-chai's arrival and the lively conversation that followed it banished all Dai-yu's desire to sleep and enabled him to lay aside his anxiety on her behalf. Just then a sudden commotion arose from the direction of Bao-yu's room, and the three of them stopped talking and turned their heads to listen. Dai-yu was the first to speak: 'That's your Nannie quarrelling with Aroma,' she said. 'To think how that poor girl goes out of her way to be nice to the old woman, yet still she manages to find fault with her! She really must be getting senile.' Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do! She's only a silly old woman.
Bao-yu had been afraid that by sleeping after her meal Dai-yu would give herself indigestion or suffer from insomnia through being insufficiently tired when she went to bed at night, but Bao-chai's arrival and the lively conversation that followed it banished all Dai-yu's desire to sleep and enabled him to lay aside his anxiety on her behalf. Just then a sudden commotion arose from the direction of Bao-yu's room, and the three of them stopped talking and turned their heads to listen. Dai-yu was the first to speak: 'That's your Nannie quarrelling with Aroma,' she said. 'To think how that poor girl goes out of her way to be nice to the old woman, yet still she manages to find fault with her! She really must be getting senile.' Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do! She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.'
Bao-yu had been afraid that by sleeping after her meal Dai-yu would give herself indigestion or suffer from insomnia through being insufficiently tired when she went to bed at night, but Bao-chai's arrival and the lively conversation that followed it banished all Dai-yu's desire to sleep and enabled him to lay aside his anxiety on her behalf. Just then a sudden commotion arose from the direction of Bao-yu's room, and the three of them stopped talking and turned their heads to listen. Dai-yu was the first to speak: 'That's your Nannie quarrelling with Aroma,' she said. 'To think how that poor girl goes out of her way to be nice to the old woman, yet still she manages to find fault with her! She really must be getting senile.' Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do! She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off.
Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls.
Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai.
Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings.
Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed.
Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory.
Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan.
Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother.
Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence.
Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses.
Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence:
Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill.
Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said.
Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.'
Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier.
Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes!
Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies!
Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more!
Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray?
Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl!
Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.'
Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in.
Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?'
Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale.
Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here.
Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.'
Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu.
Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!'
Bao-yu laughed.
Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here!
Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!'
Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!'
Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone.
Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror.
Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed.
Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu.
Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand.
Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't.
Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.'
Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!'
Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her:
Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day.
Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!'
Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing:
Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative!
Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace.
Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it.
Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.'
Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker.
Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!'
Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu.
Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!'
Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast!
Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?'
Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement.
Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement.
Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too.
Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them.
Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang.
Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game.
Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased.
Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled.
Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice.
Bao-yu smiled at her.
Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?'
Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.'
Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed.
Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?'
Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room?
Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside.
Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere.
Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest.
Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled.
Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed.
Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said.
Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault.
Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.'
Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace.
Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it.
Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.'
Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker.
Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia.
Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses.
Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully.
Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early.
Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game.
Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes.
Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her.
Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?'
Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.'
Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her.
Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money.
Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy!
Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!'
Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed.
Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here!
Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!'
Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!'
Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone.
Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her.
Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.'
Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh.
Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!'
Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet.
Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu.
Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.'
Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma.
Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.'
Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late.
Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again.
Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh!
Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I?
Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?'
Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk.
Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!'
Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily.
Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two.
Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do!
Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do! She's only a silly old woman.
Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do! She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.'
Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do! She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off.
Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do! She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage!
Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do! She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me!
Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do! She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces!
Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do! She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you.
Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do! She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more.
Bao-yu was puzzled.
Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror.
Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand.
Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle.
Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home.
Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.'
Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu.
Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?'
Bao-yu was puzzled. There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.'
Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror.
Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed.
Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu.
Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand.
Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late.
Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again.
Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh!
Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I?
Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?'
Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir.
Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?'
Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?'
Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically.
Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss.
Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep.
Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep. Nightingale!
Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep. Nightingale! Come inside now!
Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep. Nightingale! Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.'
Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully.
Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early.
Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game.
Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes.
Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her.
Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?'
Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.'
Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed.
Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?'
Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence.
Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over.
Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way.
Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room.
Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated.
Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow.
Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao.
Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered.
Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again.
Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again.
Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university.
Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself.
Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through.
Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes.
Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care.
Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself.
Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father.
Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye.
Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling.
Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement.
Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics.
Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society.
Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree.
Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way.
Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place.
Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal.
Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency.
Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water.
Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name.
Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him.
Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?"
Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?"
Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!"
Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ."
Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng.
Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ."
Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution.
Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny.
Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours.
Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd.
Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests.
Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team.
Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting.
Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities.
Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side.
Be a bit more forbearing with them!
Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!'
Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently.
Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment.
Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses.
Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers!
Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day.
Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself.
Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that?
Because I was protected by a fox fairy.
Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light.
Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.'
Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution.
Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver.
Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot.
Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price.
Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now.
Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken.
Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated.
Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies.
Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body?
Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken.
Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off.
Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground.
Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards.
Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause.
Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest.
Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session.
Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage.
Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb.
Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said:
Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier.
Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross.
Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars.
Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven.
Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X.
Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat.
Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk.
Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been.
Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses.
Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl.
Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment.
Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out.
Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether.
Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock.
Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either.
Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded.
Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was.
Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest.
Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example.
Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat.
Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow.
Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood.
Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you.
Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground.
Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry.
Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot.
Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following:
Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics?
Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean?
Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back?
Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front?
Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games.
Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks.
Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust.
Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate.
Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings.
Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him.
Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders.
Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed.
Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed.
Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket.
Because of that I fought with the mess chief.
Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food.
Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone.
Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang.
Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort.
Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood.
Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard.
Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north.
Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands.
Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me.
Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear.
Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense.
Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession.
Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more.
Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head.
Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked.
Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself.
Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows.
Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys.
Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west.
Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color.
Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand.
Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained.
Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue.
Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty.
Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight.
Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness.
Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause.
Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain.
Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything.
Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked.
Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived.
Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk.
Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake.
Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door.
Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there.
Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control.
Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over.
Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage.
Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice.
Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise.
Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials.
Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles.
Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip.
Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine.
Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything.
Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new.
Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file.
Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them.
Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent.
Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books.
Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die.
Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly.
Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place.
Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital.
Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life.
Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma.
Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body.
Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her.
Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell.
Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever.
Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others.
Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her?
Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching.
Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles.
Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere.
Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist.
Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!"
Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days.
Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all.
Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria.
Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children.
Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour.
Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence.
Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher.
Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection.
Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie.
Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation.
Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road.
Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao.
Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands.
Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did.
Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that.
Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods.
Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods.
Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated.
Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable.
Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question.
Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot.
Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows:
Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while.
Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself.
Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off.
Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang.
Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury.
Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half.
Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room.
Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off.
Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak.
Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way.
Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me.
Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears.
Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?"
Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault!
Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed."
Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!"
Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit!
Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod.
Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu.
Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty.
Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human.
Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.'
Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled.
Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people.
Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found.
Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society.
Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together.
Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers.
Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something.
Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow.
Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald.
Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it.
Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed.
Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf.
Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again.
Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear.
Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived.
Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns?
Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement.
Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground.
Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking.
Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name.
Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation.
Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either.
Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land.
Behind him, one of his students also frowned.
Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage.
Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient.
Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher.
Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage.
Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row.
Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards.
Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward.
Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!"
Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree.
Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!'
Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth.
Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!'
Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious.
Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!'
Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother!
Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!'
Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily.
Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes.
Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity.
Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood.
Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane.
Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony.
Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves.
Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil.
Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit."
Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment.
Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift.
Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears.
Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched.
Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window.
Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me.
Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me.
Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else.
Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me.
Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't.
Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore.
Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars.
Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire.
Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights.
Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage.
Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined.
Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day.
Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name.
Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither."
Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls.
Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens.
Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings.
Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture.
Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp.
Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind.
Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart.
Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away.
Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district?
Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart.
Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air.
Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave.
Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike.
Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus.
Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world.
Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him.
Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river.
Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard.
Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear.
Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope.
Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods.
Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill.
Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts.
Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind.
Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind.
Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain.
Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods.
Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend.
Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions.
Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events.
Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement.
Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows.
Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness.
Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath.
Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair.
Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart.
Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools.
Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope.
Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time.
Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches.
Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much.
Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free.
Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains.
Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now.
Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well.
Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation.
Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine.
Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street.
Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene.
Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness.
Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad.
Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin.
Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping.
Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist.
Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia.
Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours."
Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth.
Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush.
Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors.
Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues.
Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records?
Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married.
Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player.
Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it.
Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field.
Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around.
Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful.
Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes.
Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive.
Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway.
Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm.
Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes.
Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me.
Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet.
Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce.
Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal.
Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down.
Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view.
Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye.
Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went.
Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter.
Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything.
Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi.
Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair.
Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.'
Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü.
Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China.
Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere.
Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble.
Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he?
Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?"
Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered.
Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?"
Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted.
Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority.
Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him.
Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb!
Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!"
Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent.
Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him.
Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.'
Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries.
Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.'
Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru.
Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good.
Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses.
Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow.
Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom.
Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!'
Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it.
Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether.
Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business?
Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill.
Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.'
Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other.
Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight.
Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.'
Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements.
Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went.
Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad.
Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff.
Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis.
Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human.
Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair.
Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair?
Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it?
Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair.
Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.'
Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then.
Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao.
Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?'
Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you.
Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.'
Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun.
Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle.
Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes.
Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite.
Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up.
Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry?
Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am.
Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am. Can you find me something to eat?
Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am. Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .'
Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am. Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber.
Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am. Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack.
Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly!
Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.'
Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see.
Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated.
Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat.
Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket.
Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested.
Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor?
Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it.
Blossom seized his hand in her own.
Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper.
Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it.
Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out.
Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch.
Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well.
Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out.
Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet.
Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch.
Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well.
Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out.
Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet.
Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch.
Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something.
Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards.
Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction.
Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought.
Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.'
Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week.
Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever.
Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad.
Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission.
Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes.
Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness.
Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad.
Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's.
Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion.
Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads.
Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned.
Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits.
Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure.
Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it.
Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins.
Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to.
Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years.
Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week.
Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide.
Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams.
Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions.
Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us.
Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters.
Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house.
Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill.
Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance.
Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red.
Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt.
Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited.
Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away.
Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood.
Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way.
Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend.
Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands.
Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night.
Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny.
Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power.
Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying.
Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you.
Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.'
Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang.
Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province.
Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life.
Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces.
Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed.
Both of us will get sick this way.
Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing.
Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit.
Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon.
Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now?
Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense.
Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows:
Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog.
Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around.
Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists.
Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore.
Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars.
Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire.
Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights.
Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage.
Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined.
Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day.
Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name.
Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.'
Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving:
Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy.
Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.'
Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled.
Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.'
Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly.
Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering.
Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet.
Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul.
Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone.
Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand.
Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang.
Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside.
Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart.
Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday.
Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts.
Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks.
Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings.
Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him.
Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders.
Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed.
Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed.
Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket.
Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something.
Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!'
Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman.
Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it:
Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!'
Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly.
Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly. No response.
Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly. No response. Father ran up and nudged him.
Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly. No response. Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground.
Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly. No response. Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock.
Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly. No response. Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss.
Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly. No response. Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils.
Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink.
Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side.
Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface.
Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew.
Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River.
Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills.
Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was.
Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes.
Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite.
But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence.
But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses.
But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else?
But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study.
But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other?
But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry.
But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better.
But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you?
But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right?
But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her.
But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself.
But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...'
But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright:
But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her?
But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ?
But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!'
But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept:
But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people.
But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake.
But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name.
But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.'
But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket.
But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.'
But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence.
But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other.
But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly.
But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this.
But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me.
But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence.
But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established:
But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin;
But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex.
But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence.
But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt.
But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over.
But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word.
But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with.
But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.'
But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu.
But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.'
But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly.
But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean.
But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.'
But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.' But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject.
But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.' But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject. 'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile.
But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad.
But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me.
But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet.
But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce.
But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal.
But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down.
But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view.
But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye.
But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went.
But I didn't die, and you know why?
But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy.
But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light.
But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.'
But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution.
But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver.
But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot.
But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price.
But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now.
But I didn't do anything.
But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around.
But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away.
But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene.
But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south.
But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot.
But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night.
But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while.
But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south.
But I didn't go to the meeting that evening.
But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains.
But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me.
But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen.
But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief.
But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine.
But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad.
But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room.
But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander.
But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping.
But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing.
But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me.
But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they?
But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop?
But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop? She said, You bet they did.
But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop? She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell.
But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop? She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop?
But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop? She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad.
But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard.
But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai.
But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect.
But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy.
But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again.
But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow!
But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?"
But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants.
But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless.
But I intentionally disappointed her.
But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy.
But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving.
But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet.
But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time.
But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence:
But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog;
But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye;
But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun.
But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her.
But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her. Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right.
But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her. Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right. Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?"
But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her. Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right. Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?" I said, Of course I do.
But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her. Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right. Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?" I said, Of course I do. Could you please move a little closer?
But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her. Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right. Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?" I said, Of course I do. Could you please move a little closer? I want to study your anatomy in the light.
But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her. Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right. Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?" I said, Of course I do. Could you please move a little closer? I want to study your anatomy in the light. Then with a sound as loud as a thunderclap at my ear, I realized she'd given me a big slap.
But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her. Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right. Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?" I said, Of course I do. Could you please move a little closer? I want to study your anatomy in the light. Then with a sound as loud as a thunderclap at my ear, I realized she'd given me a big slap. I jumped to my feet, grabbed my clothes, and ran.
But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence.
But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time.
But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue.
But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing.
But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office.
But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore.
But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me.
But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone.
But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue.
But I was attracted to it.
But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful.
But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation."
But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself.
But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him.
But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries.
But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries. Carry on.
But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries. Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off.
But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries. Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded.
But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor?
But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it.
But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it. Oh help!
But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it. Oh help! What am I going to do?
But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it. Oh help! What am I going to do? I have to get out of this Palace as quickly as possible.
But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it. Oh help! What am I going to do? I have to get out of this Palace as quickly as possible. Aiyo, I can't though!
But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it. Oh help! What am I going to do? I have to get out of this Palace as quickly as possible. Aiyo, I can't though! The gates will have been shut long ago.
But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it. Oh help! What am I going to do? I have to get out of this Palace as quickly as possible. Aiyo, I can't though! The gates will have been shut long ago. It won't be long now before the Empress Dowager gives orders for my arrest.
But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it. Oh help! What am I going to do? I have to get out of this Palace as quickly as possible. Aiyo, I can't though! The gates will have been shut long ago. It won't be long now before the Empress Dowager gives orders for my arrest. I shan't get away then, even if I grow wings.'
But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!'
But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands:
But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid!
But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!'
But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her.
But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself.
But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...'
But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright:
But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her?
But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.'
But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at.
But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher.
But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded.
But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed.
But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there.
But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out.
But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment.
But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher.
But Jia Huan dared not say anything.
But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu.
But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him.
But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan.
But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's?
But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing.
But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.'
But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude.
But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it.
But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done.
But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him.
But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome.
But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this?
But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see.
But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way.
But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate.
But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble.
But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear.
But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying.
But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out.
But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?"
But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?"
But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked.
But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said.
But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War."
But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am.
But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard.
But Trinket was unimpressed.
But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said.
But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me.
But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.'
But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes.
But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again.
But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully.
But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha!
But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me.
But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice.
But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting.
But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other.
But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming.
But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded.
But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought.
But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby.
But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him.
But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ."
But Whiskers shook his head.
But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here.
But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.'
But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully.
But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.'
But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged.
But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect.
But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth.
But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up.
But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself.
But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father.
But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye.
But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye.
But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask.
But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts.
But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death.
But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well.
But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley.
But Ye could no longer be at peace.
But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes.
But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness.
But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one.
But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world.
But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed.
But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky.
But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun....
But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams.
But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck.
But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!"
But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye.
But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood.
But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again.
But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas."
But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue.
But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige.
But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely.
But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence.
But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past.
But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago.
But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings.
But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy.
But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city.
But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having.
But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days.
But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport.
But a small sign soon negated his doubt.
But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down.
But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down.
But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards.
But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly.
But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out.
But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand.
But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell.
But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves.
But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission.
But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely.
But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds.
But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border.
But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent.
But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border.
But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side.
But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt.
But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this.
But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was.
But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home.
But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands.
But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather.
But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings.
But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces.
But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors.
But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village.
But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings.
But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk.
But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river.
But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard.
But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift.
But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down.
But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder.
But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then.
But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking.
But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap.
But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient.
But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher.
But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage.
But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row.
But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards.
But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward.
But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!"
But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it.
But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you?
But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit.
But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.'
But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch.
But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour.
But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit.
But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect.
But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.'
But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling.
But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but...
But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter.
But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said.
But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more.
But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out.
But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.'
But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids.
But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes.
But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her.
But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said.
But apart from me, the only person I can think of who is worthy to eat a present like this is you.
But apart from me, the only person I can think of who is worthy to eat a present like this is you. That's why I came over specially to invite you.
But apart from me, the only person I can think of who is worthy to eat a present like this is you. That's why I came over specially to invite you. And we're lucky, because we've got a little chap who sings coming round as well.
But apart from me, the only person I can think of who is worthy to eat a present like this is you. That's why I came over specially to invite you. And we're lucky, because we've got a little chap who sings coming round as well. So you and I will be able to sit down and make a day of it, eh?
But apart from me, the only person I can think of who is worthy to eat a present like this is you. That's why I came over specially to invite you. And we're lucky, because we've got a little chap who sings coming round as well. So you and I will be able to sit down and make a day of it, eh? Really enjoy ourselves.'
But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened.
But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm.
But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below:
But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water.
But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath.
But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves.
But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again.
But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac.
But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind.
But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind.
But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue.
But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.'
But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse?
But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part.
But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have.
But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention.
But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted.
But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency.
But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow.
But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood.
But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you.
But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears.
But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel.
But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind:
But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman.
But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that.
But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this.
But as she was about to leave Ruan's home, Wenjie turned around for a final look.
But as she was about to leave Ruan's home, Wenjie turned around for a final look. She noticed that Professor Ruan had put on makeup.
But as she was about to leave Ruan's home, Wenjie turned around for a final look. She noticed that Professor Ruan had put on makeup. She was wearing a light coat of lipstick and a pair of high heels.
But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul.
But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury.
But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today.
But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult.
But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away.
But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes.
But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished.
But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone.
But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal.
But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside.
But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand.
But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it.
But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window.
But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly.
But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.'
But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so.
But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that?
But at the sight of me she changed her mind.
But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him.
But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone.
But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her.
But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it.
But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one.
But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart.
But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched.
But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there.
But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came.
But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms.
But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session.
But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched.
But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day.
But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else.
But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other.
But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her.
But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint.
But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him:
But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time?
But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace?
But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can.
But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset!
But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!'
But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly.
But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that.
But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much!
But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject.
But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject. 'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile.
But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject. 'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile. 'All I can thay ith that I hope you marry a lithping huthband, tho that you have "ithee-withee" "ithee-withee" in your earth every minute of the day.
But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject. 'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile. 'All I can thay ith that I hope you marry a lithping huthband, tho that you have "ithee-withee" "ithee-withee" in your earth every minute of the day. Ah, Holy Name!
But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject. 'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile. 'All I can thay ith that I hope you marry a lithping huthband, tho that you have "ithee-withee" "ithee-withee" in your earth every minute of the day. Ah, Holy Name! I think I can thee that blethed day already before my eyeth!'
But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject. 'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile. 'All I can thay ith that I hope you marry a lithping huthband, tho that you have "ithee-withee" "ithee-withee" in your earth every minute of the day. Ah, Holy Name! I think I can thee that blethed day already before my eyeth!' Bao-yu could not help laughing; but Xiang-yun had already turned and fled.
But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject. 'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile. 'All I can thay ith that I hope you marry a lithping huthband, tho that you have "ithee-withee" "ithee-withee" in your earth every minute of the day. Ah, Holy Name! I think I can thee that blethed day already before my eyeth!' Bao-yu could not help laughing; but Xiang-yun had already turned and fled. If you wish to know the conclusion of this scene, you must read the following chapter.
But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world.
But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship.
But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha).
But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her.
But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts.
But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship.
But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing.
But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends.
But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her.
But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room.
But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window.
But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was.
But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden.
But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her.
But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound.
But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window.
But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features.
But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself,
But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road.
But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .'
But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said.
But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon.
But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three?
But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?'
But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was.
But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face.
But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth.
But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on.
But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky.
But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river.
But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river.
But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind.
But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister.
But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders.
But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy!
But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.'
But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively.
But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops.
But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight.
But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while.
But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out.
But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets.
But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century.
But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years.
But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back.
But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient."
But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs.
But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood.
But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi.
But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?"
But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling.
But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes.
But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed."
But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship."
But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream.
But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book....
But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents.
But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do.
But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai.
But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour.
But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence.
But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher.
But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection.
But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her.
But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question.
But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you.
But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master.
But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble.
But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble. I deserve to be hung.'
But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble. I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be.
But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble. I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here.
But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble. I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did.
But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away.
But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies.
But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind.
But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance.
But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious.
But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight.
But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway.
But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area.
But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog.
But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them.
But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working.
But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them.
But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans.
But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls!
But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave.
But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil.
But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion.
But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself.
But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams.
But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions.
But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us.
But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters.
But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house.
But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill.
But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance.
But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red.
But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything.
But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results."
But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal.
But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks.
But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long.
But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts."
But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No.
But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable.
But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails.
But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert.
But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater.
But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere.
But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life.
But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds.
But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident.
But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo.
But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students.
But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth.
But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment.
But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities.
But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side.
But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special:
But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn.
But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers.
But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death.
But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness:
But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives.
But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued.
But he also said the military deputy might return any minute.
But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me.
But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window.
But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out.
But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period.
But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it.
But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work.
But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan.
But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while.
But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes.
But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face.
But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him.
But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall.
But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life.
But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village.
But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning.
But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him.
But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds.
But he had had no chance to see either of them.
But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here.
But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth.
But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang.
But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time.
But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope.
But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists.
But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore.
But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars.
But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money.
But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy!
But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!'
But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed.
But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here!
But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!'
But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!'
But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone.
But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror.
But he insisted that he was having a good time.
But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body.
But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body. It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time.
But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body. It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time. Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number.
But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body. It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time. Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number. When the tune changed, someone else invited Wang Qiyao to dance.
But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body. It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time. Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number. When the tune changed, someone else invited Wang Qiyao to dance. During the next number, they each danced with their respective partners but their eyes occasionally met, whereupon they exchanged a knowing smile, lit up with the joy of this chance meeting.
But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body. It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time. Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number. When the tune changed, someone else invited Wang Qiyao to dance. During the next number, they each danced with their respective partners but their eyes occasionally met, whereupon they exchanged a knowing smile, lit up with the joy of this chance meeting. The party took place on the evening of National Day and fireworks were being set off from one of the balconies.
But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body. It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time. Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number. When the tune changed, someone else invited Wang Qiyao to dance. During the next number, they each danced with their respective partners but their eyes occasionally met, whereupon they exchanged a knowing smile, lit up with the joy of this chance meeting. The party took place on the evening of National Day and fireworks were being set off from one of the balconies. A single rocket shot up into the darkness and slowly unfurled its fiery petals in the night sky before breaking up into a stream of falling stars, which vanished slowly, leaving a faint white shadow in the sky.
But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body. It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time. Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number. When the tune changed, someone else invited Wang Qiyao to dance. During the next number, they each danced with their respective partners but their eyes occasionally met, whereupon they exchanged a knowing smile, lit up with the joy of this chance meeting. The party took place on the evening of National Day and fireworks were being set off from one of the balconies. A single rocket shot up into the darkness and slowly unfurled its fiery petals in the night sky before breaking up into a stream of falling stars, which vanished slowly, leaving a faint white shadow in the sky. It was some time before the last of the light was absorbed into the blackness.
But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society.
But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality.
But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years.
But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma.
But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit.
But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit. He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly.
But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit. He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly. Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie.
But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit. He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly. Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie. She was three months pregnant.
But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit. He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly. Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie. She was three months pregnant. A period of increased tenderness, pregnancy is a time of weakness during which women need attention and protection, and Second Grandma was no exception.
But he was getting sleepy.
But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed.
But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma.
But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away.
But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies.
But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind.
But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance.
But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious.
But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight.
But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district?
But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness.
But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs.
But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation.
But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad.
But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory.
But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district.
But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean.
But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors.
But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds.
But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack.
But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted.
But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment.
But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task.
But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible."
But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day.
But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation."
But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA.
But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday."
But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked.
But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real.
But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects."
But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?"
But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head.
But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head. "I don't know.
But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head. "I don't know. I really don't.
But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head. "I don't know. I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different.
But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.'
But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them.
But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed.
But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about?
But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?'
But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin.
But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'.
But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters.
But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch:
But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief.
But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX!
But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking.
But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are?
But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train.
But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing.
But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks.
But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts.
But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them."
But in addition to that you are lying!'
But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework.
But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined.
But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered.
But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of.
But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng.
But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful.
But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation.
But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again.
But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled.
But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains.
But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in.
But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village.
But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng.
But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast.
But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time.
But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong.
But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother.
But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time.
But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery.
But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time.
But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline.
But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley.
But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up.
But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over.
But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down.
But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time.
But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief.
But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble.
But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter.
But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you!
But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers!
But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?'
But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly.
But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash!
But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!'
But it came down from above that what I wrote was too simple, and they asked me to start over.
But it came down from above that what I wrote was too simple, and they asked me to start over. Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me.
But it came down from above that what I wrote was too simple, and they asked me to start over. Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me. This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail.
But it came down from above that what I wrote was too simple, and they asked me to start over. Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me. This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail. So I added detail:
But it came down from above that what I wrote was too simple, and they asked me to start over. Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me. This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail. So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain.
But it came down from above that what I wrote was too simple, and they asked me to start over. Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me. This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail. So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly.
But it came down from above that what I wrote was too simple, and they asked me to start over. Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me. This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail. So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door.
But it came down from above that what I wrote was too simple, and they asked me to start over. Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me. This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail. So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist.
But it came down from above that what I wrote was too simple, and they asked me to start over. Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me. This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail. So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while.
But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town.
But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams.
But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time.
But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village.
But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it.
But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back.
But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways.
But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak.
But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched.
But it felt different from the day.
But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around.
But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere.
But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't.
But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business.
But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this.
But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all.
But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece.
But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside.
But it was already too late.
But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head.
But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence.
But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood.
But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below.
But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away.
But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence.
But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken.
But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood.
But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us.
But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances.
But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.'
But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket.
But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher.
But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master.
But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this.
But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard.
But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway.
But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings.
But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin.
But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!'
But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin.
But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol!
But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings.
But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit.
But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets.
But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents.
But it was only a thought.
But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart.
But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air.
But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave.
But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike.
But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus.
But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world.
But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him.
But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river.
But it was unnecessary to tell them about this.
But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said.
But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate.
But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy.
But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people.
But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later.
But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber.
But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again.
But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me;
But it's no fun doing the same things over and over.
But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society.
But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads.
But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction.
But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter.
But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha.
But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation.
But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith.
But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill.
But it's not as easy as it sounds.
But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'?
But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced."
But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years.
But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle.
But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain.
But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back."
But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back."
But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?"
But its texture is brittle, easy to crack.
But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual.
But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials.
But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it.
But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared.
But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it.
But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either.
But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan.
But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife.
But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat.
But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered.
But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room.
But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed.
But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.'
But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh.
But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu.
But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?'
But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch.
But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front?
But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real!
But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?'
But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back.
But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes.
But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned.
But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial.
But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences.
But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels.
But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand.
But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle.
But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home.
But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.'
But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu.
But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?'
But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.'
But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness!
But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits.
But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!'
But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her.
But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again.
But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before.
But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated.
But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him.
But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her.
But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times.
But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away.
But let's not rush.
But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer.
But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened.
But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good.
But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard!
But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me.
But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package.
But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift.
But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears.
But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about?
But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?'
But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin.
But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'.
But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters.
But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch:
But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real.
But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm.
But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms.
But mind you don't run into anybody.'
But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui.
But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!'
But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come!
But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui.
But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.'
But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.'
But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught.
But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience.
But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind.
But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor.
But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . .
But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . .
But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road.
But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her.
But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine.
But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion.
But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend.
But no one had the power to tear us apart with five horses, so they had no choice but to set us free.
But no one had the power to tear us apart with five horses, so they had no choice but to set us free. After Chen Qingyang told me this, the train roared away.
But no one had the power to tear us apart with five horses, so they had no choice but to set us free. After Chen Qingyang told me this, the train roared away. From that moment on, I never saw her again.
But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart.
But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time.
But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time!
But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross.
But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person.
But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic.
But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface.
But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away.
But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television.
But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine.
But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they?
But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng.
But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?'
But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met.
But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge.
But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes.
But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us.
But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us?
But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look.
But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way.
But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me.
But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears.
But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?"
But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault!
But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed."
But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!"
But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit!
But nothing happened.
But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars.
But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed.
But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt.
But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down.
But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down.
But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards.
But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly.
But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out.
But nothing to recommend you.
But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special.
But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.'
But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted.
But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut?
But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to?
But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.'
But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh.
But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.'
But now I am awake and alert.
But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!"
But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd.
But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity.
But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity:
But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter.
But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical!
But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...."
But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile.
But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him.
But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice.
But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line.
But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets.
But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!'
But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen.
But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate.
But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat.
But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands.
But now that seems so insignificant."
But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither."
But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled.
But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all.
But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him.
But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear.
But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific.
But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light.
But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly.
But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light.
But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night.
But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color.
But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow.
But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky.
But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own.
But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that.
But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged.
But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal.
But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood.
But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane.
But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony.
But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves.
But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil.
But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit."
But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment.
But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this.
But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains.
But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back."
But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back."
But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?"
But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?"
But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious.
But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking."
But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly.
But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead.
But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge.
But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off?
But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix.
But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting.
But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part.
But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future.
But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity?
But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams.
But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others.
But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came.
But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere.
But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys.
But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors.
But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night.
But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip.
But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base.
But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation.
But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated.
But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs.
But she insisted on writing in this way.
But she insisted on writing in this way. She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done.
But she insisted on writing in this way. She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done. She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it.
But she insisted on writing in this way. She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done. She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it. Doing something is very different from liking it.
But she insisted on writing in this way. She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done. She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it. Doing something is very different from liking it. The former warranted going on denouncement trips; and the latter warranted being torn apart by five running horses or being minced by thousands of knives.
But she insisted on writing in this way. She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done. She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it. Doing something is very different from liking it. The former warranted going on denouncement trips; and the latter warranted being torn apart by five running horses or being minced by thousands of knives. But no one had the power to tear us apart with five horses, so they had no choice but to set us free.
But she insisted on writing in this way. She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done. She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it. Doing something is very different from liking it. The former warranted going on denouncement trips; and the latter warranted being torn apart by five running horses or being minced by thousands of knives. But no one had the power to tear us apart with five horses, so they had no choice but to set us free. After Chen Qingyang told me this, the train roared away.
But she insisted on writing in this way. She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done. She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it. Doing something is very different from liking it. The former warranted going on denouncement trips; and the latter warranted being torn apart by five running horses or being minced by thousands of knives. But no one had the power to tear us apart with five horses, so they had no choice but to set us free. After Chen Qingyang told me this, the train roared away. From that moment on, I never saw her again.
But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets.
But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world.
But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open.
But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause.
But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain.
But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything.
But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked.
But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived.
But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk.
But she said, "I remember, I remember.
But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time.
But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right?
But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment."
But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel.
But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do.
But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything.
But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around.
But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away.
But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later.
But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out.
But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it.
But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes.
But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair.
But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married.
But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married.
But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital.
But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month.
But she said, This is what really happened.
But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed.
But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file.
But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins.
But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession.
But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way.
But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way. She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done.
But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way. She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done. She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it.
But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way. She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done. She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it. Doing something is very different from liking it.
But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin.
But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in.
But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay.
But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin.
But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily.
But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth.
But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax.
But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all.
But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin.
But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity.
But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds.
But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up.
But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came.
But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms.
But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session.
But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched.
But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day.
But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else.
But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded.
But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was.
But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest.
But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example.
But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat.
But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow.
But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood.
But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you.
But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears.
But so shabby!
But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that.
But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about.
But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long.
But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.'
But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two.
But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight.
But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags!
But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble!
But so what if we're back?
But so what if we're back? We still have nothing.
But so what if we're back? We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives.
But so what if we're back? We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs.
But so what if we're back? We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future.
But so what if we're back? We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future. We have nothing."
But so what if we're back? We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future. We have nothing." Ye had no words.
But so what if we're back? We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future. We have nothing." Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently.
But so what if we're back? We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future. We have nothing." Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it.
But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart.
But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched.
But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there.
But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us.
But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew.
But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village.
But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go.
But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back.
But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain.
But such desirable victims had grown scarce.
But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left.
But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session.
But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage.
But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb.
But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said:
But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier.
But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross.
But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars.
But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster.
But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different.
But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now.
But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight.
But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies.
But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer.
But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually.
But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic."
But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players.
But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games."
But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly.
But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger....
But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?"
But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh.
But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye.
But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . .
But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?"
But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao.
But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought.
But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu?
But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu?
But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?'
But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket.
But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said.
But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke.
But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said.
But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me.
But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter.
But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh!
But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket.
But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you?
But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's!
But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them?
But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.'
But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response.
But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice.
But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster.
But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly.
But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we?
But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!'
But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter.
But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh!
But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket.
But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you?
But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's!
But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators.
But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet.
But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire.
But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness.
But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy.
But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade.
But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots.
But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears.
But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history.
But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone.
But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression.
But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness.
But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky.
But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative.
But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other.
But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said.
But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished.
But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished. You should know that."
But the feeling passed.
But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better.
But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was.
But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back.
But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass."
But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither.
But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened.
But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened.
But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars.
But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible.
But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again.
But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye.
But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount.
But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere.
But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary.
But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory.
But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories."
But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject.
But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity?
But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?"
But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person.
But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly.
But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult.
But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing?
But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing? That's reactionary!
But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing? That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted.
But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing? That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid.
But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her.
But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts.
But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship.
But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing.
But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends.
But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her.
But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy.
But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day.
But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this.
But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination.
But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do."
But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused.
But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again.
But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall.
But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing.
But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me.
But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years.
But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach.
But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down.
But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time.
But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard.
But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard. Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth.
But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard. Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth. Her bottom was very round.
But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard. Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth. Her bottom was very round. Fuck, I felt terrific.
But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard. Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth. Her bottom was very round. Fuck, I felt terrific. She immediately behaved herself after getting spanked.
But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard. Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth. Her bottom was very round. Fuck, I felt terrific. She immediately behaved herself after getting spanked. She became very submissive, not saying another word.
But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard. Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth. Her bottom was very round. Fuck, I felt terrific. She immediately behaved herself after getting spanked. She became very submissive, not saying another word. Of course, it was wrong to slap her bottom, but I thought this kind of thing might not be what other damaged goods and their lovers get into.
But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away.
But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait!
But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!'
But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered.
But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move.
But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen.
But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief.
But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames.
But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front?
But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions.
But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them!
But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were.
But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days.
But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk.
But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river.
But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard.
But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift.
But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down.
But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register.
But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon.
But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted.
But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself.
But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room.
But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room.
But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago.
But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate.
But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope.
But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me!
But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!'
But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses:
But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow!
But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!'
But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it.
But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether.
But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business?
But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill.
But the old man's thoughts were on another track.
But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said.
But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old.
But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age.
But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?'
But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No.
But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No. No, he's not.
But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No. No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!'
But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No. No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch.
But the other parts of her body were very slender.
But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker.
But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter.
But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig.
But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother.
But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive.
But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects.
But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before.
But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down.
But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three.
But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six.
But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!'
But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield.
But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her.
But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you?
But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on!
But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on! Put your money down!'
But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on! Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing.
But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages.
But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast.
But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data?
But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes.
But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes. YE: That's impossible.
But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes. YE: That's impossible. Interstellar communication is very inefficient.
But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes. YE: That's impossible. Interstellar communication is very inefficient. How can so much data have been transmitted?
But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes. YE: That's impossible. Interstellar communication is very inefficient. How can so much data have been transmitted? INTERROGATOR: We thought so at first, too.
But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes. YE: That's impossible. Interstellar communication is very inefficient. How can so much data have been transmitted? INTERROGATOR: We thought so at first, too. But things were not at all as we had imagined—not even in our boldest, most fantastic imaginations.
But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details.
But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case.
But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers!
But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case?
But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case? Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world?
But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case? Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world? How many times do people do it every day?
But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case? Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world? How many times do people do it every day? And how many of them are important enough to be called cases?
But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case? Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world? How many times do people do it every day? And how many of them are important enough to be called cases? I said actually they were all cases.
But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case? Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world? How many times do people do it every day? And how many of them are important enough to be called cases? I said actually they were all cases. It was just that the leaders couldn't check on them all.
But the seeds of suspicion had been planted.
But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening.
But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left.
But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him.
But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine.
But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water.
But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night.
But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?"
But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room.
But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones.
But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few.
But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985.
But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again.
But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down.
But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by.
But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light.
But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age.
But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era.
But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic.
But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination.
But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den.
But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip.
But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead.
But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again.
But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks.
But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time.
But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away.
But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs.
But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said.
But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step.
But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings.
But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads.
But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling.
But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders.
But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads.
But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned.
But then Shao did something that no one expected.
But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry.
But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor.
But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan.
But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long.
But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country.
But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power.
But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off.
But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position.
But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise.
But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches.
But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut.
But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull.
But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up.
But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft.
But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole.
But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail.
But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore.
But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.'
But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment.
But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious.
But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking.
But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in.
But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives.
But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy.
But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.'
But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket.
But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words.
But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess.
But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast.
But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed.
But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move!
But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!'
But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass.
But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her.
But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened.
But then something odd happened.
But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene.
But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing.
But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd.
But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen?
But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs.
But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s.
But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats.
But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one.
But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight.
But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet:
But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret.
But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare?
But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find?
But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.'
But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving:
But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy.
But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.'
But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled.
But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice.
But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three.
But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might.
But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two.
But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about.
But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace!
But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace! Ace!
But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace! Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands.
But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes.
But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss.
But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets.
But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom.
But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom.
But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place.
But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there.
But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water.
But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity.
But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude.
But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it.
But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls.
But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai.
But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings.
But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed.
But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory.
But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan.
But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother.
But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time.
But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time.
But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia.
But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours."
But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth.
But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush.
But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors.
But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues.
But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records?
But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.'
But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences.
But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me.
But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.'
But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too.
But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir.
But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.'
But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room.
But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window.
But they haven't.
But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me.
But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.'
But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu.
But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine.
But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it.
But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang.
But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again.
But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.'
But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up.
But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing.
But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair.
But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything.
But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that.
But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone.
But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her.
But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me.
But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs.
But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them.
But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that.
But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds.
But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively.
But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops.
But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight.
But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while.
But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out.
But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets.
But things were not at all as we had imagined—not even in our boldest, most fantastic imaginations.
But things were not at all as we had imagined—not even in our boldest, most fantastic imaginations. How about this?
But things were not at all as we had imagined—not even in our boldest, most fantastic imaginations. How about this? Please read this section of the preliminary analysis of the captured data, and you can see the reality of the Trisolaran civilization, compared with your beautiful fantasies.
But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color.
But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand.
But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained.
But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue.
But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty.
But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight.
But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness.
But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it.
But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone.
But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries.
But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.'
But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru.
But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good.
But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses.
But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow.
But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom.
But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously.
But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again.
But to my surprise, she didn't slap me.
But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing.
But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am!
But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily!
But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily! What trick?
But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily! What trick? What are you talking about?
But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily! What trick? What are you talking about? I played dumb.
But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily! What trick? What are you talking about? I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything.
But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily! What trick? What are you talking about? I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not?
But two great cosmological discoveries of this century—
But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe."
But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!"
But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!" Shao Lin shouted.
But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!" Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature.
But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!" Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity?
But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!" Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?"
But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!" Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person.
But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!" Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly.
But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went.
But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence.
But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers.
But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound.
But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life.
But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back.
But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance.
But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe.
But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home.
But we didn't want to get married.
But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital.
But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month.
But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform.
But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her.
But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions.
But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold.
But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements.
But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go.
But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them.
But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested.
But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea.
But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind.
But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex.
But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it.
But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care.
But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me.
But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it.
But we're still alive, and I'm hungry.
But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.'
But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet.
But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?'
But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?' Granddad mumbled.
But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?' Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?'
But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?' Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky.
But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?' Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses.
But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?' Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground.
But what brings you here, sir?'
But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin.
But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion.
But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study.
But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.'
But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining.
But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said.
But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.'
But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door.
But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person.
But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic.
But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface.
But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away.
But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television.
But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom.
But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile.
But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him.
But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink.
But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!'
But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!' He got up and strode towards the door.
But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!' He got up and strode towards the door. 'Come on,' he said.
But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!' He got up and strode towards the door. 'Come on,' he said. 'Follow me.'
But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!' He got up and strode towards the door. 'Come on,' he said. 'Follow me.' Trinket rushed to open it for him and held up the door-curtain for him to go through.
But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!' He got up and strode towards the door. 'Come on,' he said. 'Follow me.' Trinket rushed to open it for him and held up the door-curtain for him to go through. Then he followed him to the hall.
But what was the good of returning earlier?
But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing.
But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on.
But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools.
But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope.
But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time.
But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches.
But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much.
But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free.
But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind.
But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex.
But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it.
But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care.
But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me.
But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it.
But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it.
But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field.
But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around.
But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone.
But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her.
But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me.
But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs.
But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me.
But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure.
But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms.
But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while.
But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma.
But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before.
But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated.
But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him.
But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her.
But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times.
But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away.
But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait!
But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!'
But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered.
But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward.
But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you?
But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court.
But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out.
But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!'
But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started.
But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery.
But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers.
But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required.
But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness.
But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence:
But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill.
But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said.
But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.'
But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier.
But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes!
But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies!
But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more!
But when they were quartered in the village, they had stirred things up so much, with chickens squawking and dogs yelping, that you'd have thought it was a garrison command.
But when they were quartered in the village, they had stirred things up so much, with chickens squawking and dogs yelping, that you'd have thought it was a garrison command. Out on the highway, the soldiers huddled so closely together they looked like an inert snake.
But when they were quartered in the village, they had stirred things up so much, with chickens squawking and dogs yelping, that you'd have thought it was a garrison command. Out on the highway, the soldiers huddled so closely together they looked like an inert snake. Their motley assortment of weapons included shotguns, fowling pieces, ageing Hanyang rifles, plus a cannon that fired scale weights and was carried by two brothers, Fang Six and Fang Seven.
But when they were quartered in the village, they had stirred things up so much, with chickens squawking and dogs yelping, that you'd have thought it was a garrison command. Out on the highway, the soldiers huddled so closely together they looked like an inert snake. Their motley assortment of weapons included shotguns, fowling pieces, ageing Hanyang rifles, plus a cannon that fired scale weights and was carried by two brothers, Fang Six and Fang Seven. Mute was toting a rake with twenty-six metal tines, as were three other soldiers.
But when they were quartered in the village, they had stirred things up so much, with chickens squawking and dogs yelping, that you'd have thought it was a garrison command. Out on the highway, the soldiers huddled so closely together they looked like an inert snake. Their motley assortment of weapons included shotguns, fowling pieces, ageing Hanyang rifles, plus a cannon that fired scale weights and was carried by two brothers, Fang Six and Fang Seven. Mute was toting a rake with twenty-six metal tines, as were three other soldiers. Father still didn't know what an ambush was, and even if he had, he wouldn't have known why anyone would take four rakes to the event.
But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap."
But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?"
But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid.
But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead?
But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left?
But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?"
But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent.
But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence.
But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued.
But where they both went to I have no idea.
But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible.
But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore.
But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written.
But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date.
But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain:
But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I.
But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it?
But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence.
But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that?
But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big?
But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big? I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over.
But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big? I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over. I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky.
But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big? I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over. I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky. But apart from me, the only person I can think of who is worthy to eat a present like this is you.
But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big? I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over. I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky. But apart from me, the only person I can think of who is worthy to eat a present like this is you. That's why I came over specially to invite you.
But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big? I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over. I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky. But apart from me, the only person I can think of who is worthy to eat a present like this is you. That's why I came over specially to invite you. And we're lucky, because we've got a little chap who sings coming round as well.
But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big? I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over. I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky. But apart from me, the only person I can think of who is worthy to eat a present like this is you. That's why I came over specially to invite you. And we're lucky, because we've got a little chap who sings coming round as well. So you and I will be able to sit down and make a day of it, eh?
But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big? I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over. I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky. But apart from me, the only person I can think of who is worthy to eat a present like this is you. That's why I came over specially to invite you. And we're lucky, because we've got a little chap who sings coming round as well. So you and I will be able to sit down and make a day of it, eh? Really enjoy ourselves.'
But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high.
But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders.
But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement.
But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings.
But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant.
But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls.
But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens.
But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings.
But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture.
But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do.
But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai.
But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour.
But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence.
But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher.
But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection.
But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie.
But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation.
But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road.
But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao.
But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?'
But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you.
But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.'
But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun.
But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle.
But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.'
But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea.
But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her.
But you might as well ask."
But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?"
But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded.
But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds.
But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist."
But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison.
But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke.
But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer.
But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot.
But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought.
But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby.
But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him.
But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ."
But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation.
But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby.
But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?"
But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's."
But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears.
But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth.
But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond.
But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery.
But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight.
But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal.
But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun.
But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide.
But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain.
But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience.
But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say.
But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another.
But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again.
But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances.
But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted.
But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening.
But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left.
But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him.
But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine.
But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room.
But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor.
But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs.
But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design.
But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery.
But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion.
But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides.
But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible.
But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security.
Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor.
Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair.
Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl.
Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing.
Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly.
Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?'
Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian.
Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.'
Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment.
Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.'
Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise.
Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ...
Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.'
Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why.
Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see.
Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch.
Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation.
Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.'
Butcher Qian laughed.
Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it.
Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk.
Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses.
Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.'
Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.'
Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly.
Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.'
Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?'
Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass.
Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd.
Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly.
Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back.
Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said.
Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens.
Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now.
Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, '
Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket.
Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed.
Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there.
Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out.
Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment.
Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher.
Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away.
Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.'
Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would.
Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her.
By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper.
By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go.
By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan.
By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me?
By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?'
By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room.
By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse.
By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses.
By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner.
By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu.
By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts.
By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew.
By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts.
By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him.
By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze.
By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth.
By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red.
By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred.
By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue.
By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty.
By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight.
By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness.
By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it.
By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone.
By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time.
By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality.
By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand.
By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific.
By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light.
By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly.
By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them.
By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither."
By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie.
By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia.
By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange.
By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past.
By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him.
By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect.
By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse.
By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair.
By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective.
By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients.
By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg.
By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies.
By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife.
By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct.
By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct. The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten.
By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct. The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten. But then something odd happened.
By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct. The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten. But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene.
By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct. The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten. But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing.
By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct. The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten. But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd.
By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct. The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten. But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen?
By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct. The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten. But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs.
By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct. The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten. But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s.
By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold.
By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up.
By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him.
By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen.
By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru.
By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated.
By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler.
By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat.
By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable.
By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy.
By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy.
By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me.
By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry.
By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform.
By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute.
By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night.
By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on.
By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me.
By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad.
By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room.
By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander.
By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine.
By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back.
By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall.
By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain.
By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team.
By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions.
By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece.
By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside.
By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass.
By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful.
By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her.
By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this?
By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?"
By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?" It was a condom.
By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?" It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little.
By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools.
By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero.
By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession.
By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then.
By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other.
By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day.
By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station.
By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect.
By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up.
By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch.
By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late.
By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her.
By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes.
By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth.
By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him.
By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white.
By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling.
By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love.
By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south.
By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off.
By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground.
By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep.
By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour.
By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too.
By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans.
By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season.
By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp.
By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room.
By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room. It was a baby girl.
By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room. It was a baby girl. She was born at eight o'clock.
By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room. It was a baby girl. She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair.
By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room. It was a baby girl. She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like?
By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room. It was a baby girl. She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang.
By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room. It was a baby girl. She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries.
By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room. It was a baby girl. She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ."
By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room. It was a baby girl. She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands.
By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say.
By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard.
By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers.
By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence.
By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist.
By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity.
By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was.
By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears.
By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman.
By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face.
By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere.
By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys.
By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors.
By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night.
By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip.
By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base.
By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation.
By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated.
By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time.
By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work.
By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be?
By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle.
By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm.
By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left.
By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry.
By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation.
By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop.
By the time she got there, her hair was disheveled, her shoes were covered with dust, and she was quite hoarse.
By the time she got there, her hair was disheveled, her shoes were covered with dust, and she was quite hoarse. She carried a netted bag stuffed with fruits, crackers, milk powder, and a barely used bed sheet.
By the time she got there, her hair was disheveled, her shoes were covered with dust, and she was quite hoarse. She carried a netted bag stuffed with fruits, crackers, milk powder, and a barely used bed sheet. She emptied everything out onto the table before Wang Qiyao could stop her, and with several forceful motions, ripped the bed sheet into several small pieces to be used as diapers.
By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room.
By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far.
By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back.
By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me.
By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear.
By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense.
By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession.
By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more.
By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head.
By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off.
By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects.
By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you!
By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that.
By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble."
By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun.
By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much.
By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here."
By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects.
By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak.
By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched.
By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –'
By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out.
By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air.
By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground.
By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs.
By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely.
By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky.
By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest.
By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship.
By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope.
By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby.
By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder.
By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables.
By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left.
By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat.
By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day.
By the time the thirty-three days' convalescence had ended, not only were Bao-yu's health and strength completely restored, but even the burn-marks on his face had vanished, and he was allowed to move back into the Garden.
By the time the thirty-three days' convalescence had ended, not only were Bao-yu's health and strength completely restored, but even the burn-marks on his face had vanished, and he was allowed to move back into the Garden. It may be recalled that when Bao-yu's sickness was at its height, it had been found necessary to call in Jia Yun with a number of pages under his command to take turns in watching over him.
By the time the thirty-three days' convalescence had ended, not only were Bao-yu's health and strength completely restored, but even the burn-marks on his face had vanished, and he was allowed to move back into the Garden. It may be recalled that when Bao-yu's sickness was at its height, it had been found necessary to call in Jia Yun with a number of pages under his command to take turns in watching over him. Crimson was there too at that time, having been brought in with the other maids from his apartment.
By the time the thirty-three days' convalescence had ended, not only were Bao-yu's health and strength completely restored, but even the burn-marks on his face had vanished, and he was allowed to move back into the Garden. It may be recalled that when Bao-yu's sickness was at its height, it had been found necessary to call in Jia Yun with a number of pages under his command to take turns in watching over him. Crimson was there too at that time, having been brought in with the other maids from his apartment. During those few days she and Jia Yun therefore had ample opportunity of seeing each other, and a certain familiarity began to grow up between them.
By the time the thirty-three days' convalescence had ended, not only were Bao-yu's health and strength completely restored, but even the burn-marks on his face had vanished, and he was allowed to move back into the Garden. It may be recalled that when Bao-yu's sickness was at its height, it had been found necessary to call in Jia Yun with a number of pages under his command to take turns in watching over him. Crimson was there too at that time, having been brought in with the other maids from his apartment. During those few days she and Jia Yun therefore had ample opportunity of seeing each other, and a certain familiarity began to grow up between them. Crimson noticed that Jia Yun was often to be seen sporting a handkerchief very much like the one she had lost.
By the time the thirty-three days' convalescence had ended, not only were Bao-yu's health and strength completely restored, but even the burn-marks on his face had vanished, and he was allowed to move back into the Garden. It may be recalled that when Bao-yu's sickness was at its height, it had been found necessary to call in Jia Yun with a number of pages under his command to take turns in watching over him. Crimson was there too at that time, having been brought in with the other maids from his apartment. During those few days she and Jia Yun therefore had ample opportunity of seeing each other, and a certain familiarity began to grow up between them. Crimson noticed that Jia Yun was often to be seen sporting a handkerchief very much like the one she had lost. She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy.
By the time the thirty-three days' convalescence had ended, not only were Bao-yu's health and strength completely restored, but even the burn-marks on his face had vanished, and he was allowed to move back into the Garden. It may be recalled that when Bao-yu's sickness was at its height, it had been found necessary to call in Jia Yun with a number of pages under his command to take turns in watching over him. Crimson was there too at that time, having been brought in with the other maids from his apartment. During those few days she and Jia Yun therefore had ample opportunity of seeing each other, and a certain familiarity began to grow up between them. Crimson noticed that Jia Yun was often to be seen sporting a handkerchief very much like the one she had lost. She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy. Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting.
By the time the thirty-three days' convalescence had ended, not only were Bao-yu's health and strength completely restored, but even the burn-marks on his face had vanished, and he was allowed to move back into the Garden. It may be recalled that when Bao-yu's sickness was at its height, it had been found necessary to call in Jia Yun with a number of pages under his command to take turns in watching over him. Crimson was there too at that time, having been brought in with the other maids from his apartment. During those few days she and Jia Yun therefore had ample opportunity of seeing each other, and a certain familiarity began to grow up between them. Crimson noticed that Jia Yun was often to be seen sporting a handkerchief very much like the one she had lost. She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy. Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting. Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions.
By the time the thirty-three days' convalescence had ended, not only were Bao-yu's health and strength completely restored, but even the burn-marks on his face had vanished, and he was allowed to move back into the Garden. It may be recalled that when Bao-yu's sickness was at its height, it had been found necessary to call in Jia Yun with a number of pages under his command to take turns in watching over him. Crimson was there too at that time, having been brought in with the other maids from his apartment. During those few days she and Jia Yun therefore had ample opportunity of seeing each other, and a certain familiarity began to grow up between them. Crimson noticed that Jia Yun was often to be seen sporting a handkerchief very much like the one she had lost. She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy. Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting. Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in.
By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy.
By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you."
By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths.
By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng.
By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say.
By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate.
By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!"
By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you."
By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say.
By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings.
By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads.
By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling.
By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders.
By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads.
By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned.
By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits.
By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure.
By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it.
By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road.
By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves.
By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs.
By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat.
By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown.
By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out:
By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –'
By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know.
By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury.
By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie!
By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them!
By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!'
By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently.
By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment.
By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses.
By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers!
By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day.
By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself.
By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear.
By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground.
By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest.
By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.'
By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head.
By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here.
By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.'
By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully.
By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.'
By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed.
By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors.
By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly.
By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface.
By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood.
By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later
By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization?
By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No.
By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information.
Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth.
Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck.
Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.'
Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal.
Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco.
Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge.
Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath.
Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water.
Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls.
Can you find me something to eat?
Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .'
Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber.
Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack.
Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .'
Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead.
Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry.
Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.'
Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet.
Can't keep away from the gutter.
Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you!
Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers!
Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?'
Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly.
Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash!
Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!'
Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity.
Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing!
Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other?
Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry.
Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better.
Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you?
Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right?
Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?'
Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain.
Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in.
Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again.
Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain.
Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it.
Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written.
Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears:
Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears.
Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear.
Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded.
Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience!
Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began:
Carry on.
Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off.
Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded.
Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body.
Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form."
Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184.
Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds.
Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said.
Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality."
Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek.
Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak.
Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said.
Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards.
Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it?
Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what.
Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller.
Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!"
Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!" I'll say.
Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse.
Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses.
Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner.
Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member.
Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?'
Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!'
Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors!
Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground.
Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong!
Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls.
Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally.
Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration.
Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top.
Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said.
Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü.
Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao.
Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present.
Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang.
Chang looked around the table.
Chang looked around the table. No one spoke.
Chang looked around the table. No one spoke. "All right.
Chang looked around the table. No one spoke. "All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details."
Chang looked around the table. No one spoke. "All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up.
Chang looked around the table. No one spoke. "All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back."
Chang looked around the table. No one spoke. "All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated.
Chang looked around the table. No one spoke. "All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!"
Chang looked around the table. No one spoke. "All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone.
Cheating a maid out of a few coppers!
Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed!
Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind.
Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...'
Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily.
Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber.
Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him.
Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.'
Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked:
Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect.
Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth.
Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up.
Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him.
Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time.
Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.'
Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan.
Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers.
Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!'
Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway.
Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished.
Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha.
Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha.
Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world.
Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship.
Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha).
Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her.
Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts.
Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room.
Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots.
Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray.
Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair.
Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it.
Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore.
Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day.
Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease.
Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it.
Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel.
Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel. The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes.
Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel. The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes. I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed.
Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel. The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes. I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build.
Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel. The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes. I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now?
Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel. The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes. I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look!
Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel. The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes. I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath.
Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel. The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes. I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early.
Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel. The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes. I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water.
Chen Qingyang and I have an indecent relationship.
Chen Qingyang and I have an indecent relationship. That was all.
Chen Qingyang and I have an indecent relationship. That was all. But it came down from above that what I wrote was too simple, and they asked me to start over.
Chen Qingyang and I have an indecent relationship. That was all. But it came down from above that what I wrote was too simple, and they asked me to start over. Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me.
Chen Qingyang and I have an indecent relationship. That was all. But it came down from above that what I wrote was too simple, and they asked me to start over. Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me. This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail.
Chen Qingyang and I have an indecent relationship. That was all. But it came down from above that what I wrote was too simple, and they asked me to start over. Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me. This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail. So I added detail:
Chen Qingyang and I have an indecent relationship. That was all. But it came down from above that what I wrote was too simple, and they asked me to start over. Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me. This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail. So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain.
Chen Qingyang and I have an indecent relationship. That was all. But it came down from above that what I wrote was too simple, and they asked me to start over. Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me. This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail. So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly.
Chen Qingyang and I have an indecent relationship. That was all. But it came down from above that what I wrote was too simple, and they asked me to start over. Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me. This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail. So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door.
Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins.
Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea.
Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened.
Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping.
Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth.
Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears.
Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her.
Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then.
Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature.
Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot.
Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows:
Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields.
Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time.
Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet.
Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections.
Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back.
Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time.
Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School.
Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too.
Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination.
Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do."
Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused.
Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again.
Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall.
Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing.
Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me.
Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years.
Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it.
Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else.
Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me.
Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river.
Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them.
Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people.
Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over.
Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along.
Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now?
Chen Qingyang had changed a lot.
Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company.
Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her.
Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting.
Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit.
Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right.
Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university.
Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me.
Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was:
Chen Qingyang had permed her hair.
Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it.
Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore.
Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day.
Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease.
Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it.
Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them.
Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra.
Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't.
Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned.
Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face.
Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me.
Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks.
Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard!
Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me?
Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong?
Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing.
Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going.
Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something.
Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body.
Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women.
Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task.
Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me.
Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them.
Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team.
Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin.
Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now.
Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this.
Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all.
Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece.
Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside.
Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass.
Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful.
Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her.
Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this?
Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?"
Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog.
Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around.
Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak.
Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked.
Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear.
Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes.
Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty.
Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack.
Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual.
Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back.
Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot.
Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up.
Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough.
Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together.
Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market.
Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk.
Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom?
Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early.
Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university.
Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me.
Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was:
Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier.
Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded.
Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file.
Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her.
Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them.
Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow!
Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes.
Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes.
Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left.
Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't.
Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed.
Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team.
Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope.
Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway.
Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left.
Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air.
Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely.
Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely.
Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch.
Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go.
Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body.
Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever.
Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty.
Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist.
Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick.
Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman.
Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too.
Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her.
Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills.
Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light.
Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time.
Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery.
Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time.
Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all.
Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people.
Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them.
Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog.
Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable.
Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was.
Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic.
Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals.
Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear.
Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence.
Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic.
Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies.
Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy.
Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also.
Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night.
Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region.
Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance.
Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day.
Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen.
Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips.
Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did.
Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened.
Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent.
Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote.
Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it.
Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened.
Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm.
Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized.
Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us.
Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood.
Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back.
Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room.
Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far.
Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back.
Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me.
Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear.
Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping.
Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist.
Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains.
Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard.
Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading.
Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain.
Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder.
Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master.
Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything.
Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder.
Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master.
Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything.
Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change.
Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately.
Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha.
Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha.
Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it.
Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened.
Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel.
Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do.
Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything.
Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around.
Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away.
Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene.
Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south.
Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot.
Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night.
Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk.
Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake.
Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door.
Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there.
Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it.
Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend.
Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her.
Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes.
Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes.
Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age.
Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent.
Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now.
Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed.
Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin.
Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in.
Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay.
Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin.
Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily.
Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods.
Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body.
Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace.
Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica.
Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear.
Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope.
Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods.
Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill.
Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts.
Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day.
Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this.
Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship.
Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise.
Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin.
Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect.
Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence.
Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time.
Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue.
Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore.
Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow.
Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body.
Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body.
Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die.
Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out.
Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind.
Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him.
Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone.
Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear.
Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second.
Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature.
Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot.
Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough.
Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way.
Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing.
Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit.
Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon.
Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die.
Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly.
Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place.
Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time.
Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments.
Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture.
Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope.
Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard.
Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily.
Chen Qingyang said, Wang Er has become civilized.
Chen Qingyang said, Wang Er has become civilized. It meant I had changed a lot.
Chen Qingyang said, Wang Er has become civilized. It meant I had changed a lot. In the old days, I did not just look ferocious, but also acted ferociously.
Chen Qingyang said, Wang Er has become civilized. It meant I had changed a lot. In the old days, I did not just look ferocious, but also acted ferociously. Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel.
Chen Qingyang said, Wang Er has become civilized. It meant I had changed a lot. In the old days, I did not just look ferocious, but also acted ferociously. Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel. The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes.
Chen Qingyang said, Wang Er has become civilized. It meant I had changed a lot. In the old days, I did not just look ferocious, but also acted ferociously. Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel. The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes. I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed.
Chen Qingyang said, Wang Er has become civilized. It meant I had changed a lot. In the old days, I did not just look ferocious, but also acted ferociously. Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel. The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes. I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build.
Chen Qingyang said, Wang Er has become civilized. It meant I had changed a lot. In the old days, I did not just look ferocious, but also acted ferociously. Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel. The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes. I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now?
Chen Qingyang said, Wang Er has become civilized. It meant I had changed a lot. In the old days, I did not just look ferocious, but also acted ferociously. Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel. The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes. I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look!
Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins.
Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession.
Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way.
Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way. She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done.
Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way. She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done. She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it.
Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way. She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done. She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it. Doing something is very different from liking it.
Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way. She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done. She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it. Doing something is very different from liking it. The former warranted going on denouncement trips; and the latter warranted being torn apart by five running horses or being minced by thousands of knives.
Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way. She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done. She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it. Doing something is very different from liking it. The former warranted going on denouncement trips; and the latter warranted being torn apart by five running horses or being minced by thousands of knives. But no one had the power to tear us apart with five horses, so they had no choice but to set us free.
Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way. She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done. She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it. Doing something is very different from liking it. The former warranted going on denouncement trips; and the latter warranted being torn apart by five running horses or being minced by thousands of knives. But no one had the power to tear us apart with five horses, so they had no choice but to set us free. After Chen Qingyang told me this, the train roared away.
Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship.
Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha).
Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her.
Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts.
Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship.
Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing.
Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends.
Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her.
Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy.
Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin.
Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping.
Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist.
Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains.
Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard.
Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading.
Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain.
Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder.
Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master.
Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard.
Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily.
Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye.
Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down.
Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake.
Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have.
Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods.
Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body.
Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace.
Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill.
Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts.
Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind.
Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind.
Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain.
Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods.
Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside.
Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky.
Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life.
Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha.
Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing.
Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her.
Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth.
Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up.
Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment.
Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy.
Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway.
Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished.
Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door.
Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist.
Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while.
Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too.
Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good.
Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good. She said, Really?
Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good. She said, Really? I had no idea.
Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good. She said, Really? I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away.
Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good. She said, Really? I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags.
Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears.
Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her.
Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then.
Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature.
Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels.
Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story.
Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite.
Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were.
Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator.
Chen Qingyang talked all the time.
Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope?
Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair.
Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did.
Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way.
Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized.
Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us.
Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood.
Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back.
Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel.
Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her.
Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later.
Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened.
Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside.
Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass.
Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.)
Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching.
Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever.
Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me.
Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river.
Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them.
Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people.
Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over.
Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along.
Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now?
Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship.
Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem.
Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her.
Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it.
Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one.
Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart.
Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched.
Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there.
Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us.
Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew.
Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village.
Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him.
Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates.
Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore.
Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back.
Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back. That was how the whole business went.
Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back. That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time.
Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back. That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad.
Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back. That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions.
Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back. That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission.
Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world?
Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world? How many times do people do it every day?
Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world? How many times do people do it every day? And how many of them are important enough to be called cases?
Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world? How many times do people do it every day? And how many of them are important enough to be called cases? I said actually they were all cases.
Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world? How many times do people do it every day? And how many of them are important enough to be called cases? I said actually they were all cases. It was just that the leaders couldn't check on them all.
Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world? How many times do people do it every day? And how many of them are important enough to be called cases? I said actually they were all cases. It was just that the leaders couldn't check on them all. She said, Well then, just confess.
Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world? How many times do people do it every day? And how many of them are important enough to be called cases? I said actually they were all cases. It was just that the leaders couldn't check on them all. She said, Well then, just confess. So I confessed: That night, we left the back slope and returned to the scene of the crime.
Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her.
Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth.
Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up.
Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment.
Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy.
Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway.
Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished.
Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha.
Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha.
Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect.
Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up.
Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady.
Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit.
Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine.
Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back.
Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway.
Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation.
Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine.
Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew.
Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village.
Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go.
Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back.
Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain.
Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work.
Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there.
Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex.
Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed.
Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back.
Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender.
Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker.
Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter.
Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig.
Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother.
Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive.
Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects.
Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before.
Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily.
Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch.
Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly.
Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose.
Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked.
Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly.
Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face.
Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement.
Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside.
Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead.
Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering!
Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question!
Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question! What village is this?
Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question! What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?'
Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question! What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs.
Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question! What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?'
Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question! What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little.
Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question! What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.'
Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over.
Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . .
Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . .
Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps.
Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something.
Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant.
Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village.
Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.'
Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction.
Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me!
Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!'
Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously.
Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.'
Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot.
Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!'
Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over.
Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . .
Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . .
Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little.
Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.'
Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?'
Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered.
Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly.
Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?'
Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .'
Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me!
Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!'
Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant.
Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village.
Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.'
Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction.
Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek.
Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs.
Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass.
Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively.
Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking.
Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose.
Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked.
Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly.
Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face.
Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement.
Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside.
Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage.
Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once.
Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail.
Childbirth
Childbirth ONE DAY MR. CHENG went to Wang Qiyao's after work to find her pale and flustered, lying down every so often and then getting up to pace around.
Childbirth ONE DAY MR. CHENG went to Wang Qiyao's after work to find her pale and flustered, lying down every so often and then getting up to pace around. She even knocked over a glass, which shattered on the floor, but didn't bother to pick up the pieces.
Childbirth ONE DAY MR. CHENG went to Wang Qiyao's after work to find her pale and flustered, lying down every so often and then getting up to pace around. She even knocked over a glass, which shattered on the floor, but didn't bother to pick up the pieces. Mr. Cheng hurried out to call a pedicab, came back in to help her downstairs, and then rushed them off to the hospital.
Childbirth ONE DAY MR. CHENG went to Wang Qiyao's after work to find her pale and flustered, lying down every so often and then getting up to pace around. She even knocked over a glass, which shattered on the floor, but didn't bother to pick up the pieces. Mr. Cheng hurried out to call a pedicab, came back in to help her downstairs, and then rushed them off to the hospital. Having arrived at the hospital, she seemed to improve, and Mr. Cheng went out to get something for their dinner.
Childbirth ONE DAY MR. CHENG went to Wang Qiyao's after work to find her pale and flustered, lying down every so often and then getting up to pace around. She even knocked over a glass, which shattered on the floor, but didn't bother to pick up the pieces. Mr. Cheng hurried out to call a pedicab, came back in to help her downstairs, and then rushed them off to the hospital. Having arrived at the hospital, she seemed to improve, and Mr. Cheng went out to get something for their dinner. By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room.
Childbirth ONE DAY MR. CHENG went to Wang Qiyao's after work to find her pale and flustered, lying down every so often and then getting up to pace around. She even knocked over a glass, which shattered on the floor, but didn't bother to pick up the pieces. Mr. Cheng hurried out to call a pedicab, came back in to help her downstairs, and then rushed them off to the hospital. Having arrived at the hospital, she seemed to improve, and Mr. Cheng went out to get something for their dinner. By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room. It was a baby girl.
Childbirth ONE DAY MR. CHENG went to Wang Qiyao's after work to find her pale and flustered, lying down every so often and then getting up to pace around. She even knocked over a glass, which shattered on the floor, but didn't bother to pick up the pieces. Mr. Cheng hurried out to call a pedicab, came back in to help her downstairs, and then rushed them off to the hospital. Having arrived at the hospital, she seemed to improve, and Mr. Cheng went out to get something for their dinner. By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room. It was a baby girl. She was born at eight o'clock.
Childbirth ONE DAY MR. CHENG went to Wang Qiyao's after work to find her pale and flustered, lying down every so often and then getting up to pace around. She even knocked over a glass, which shattered on the floor, but didn't bother to pick up the pieces. Mr. Cheng hurried out to call a pedicab, came back in to help her downstairs, and then rushed them off to the hospital. Having arrived at the hospital, she seemed to improve, and Mr. Cheng went out to get something for their dinner. By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room. It was a baby girl. She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair.
China, 1967
China, 1967 The Red Union had been attacking the headquarters of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade for two days.
China, 1967 The Red Union had been attacking the headquarters of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade for two days. Their red flags fluttered restlessly around the brigade building like flames yearning for firewood.
China, 1967 The Red Union had been attacking the headquarters of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade for two days. Their red flags fluttered restlessly around the brigade building like flames yearning for firewood. The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced.
China, 1967 The Red Union had been attacking the headquarters of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade for two days. Their red flags fluttered restlessly around the brigade building like flames yearning for firewood. The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced. The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966.
China, 1967 The Red Union had been attacking the headquarters of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade for two days. Their red flags fluttered restlessly around the brigade building like flames yearning for firewood. The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced. The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966. The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square.
China, 1967 The Red Union had been attacking the headquarters of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade for two days. Their red flags fluttered restlessly around the brigade building like flames yearning for firewood. The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced. The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966. The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square. But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators.
China, 1967 The Red Union had been attacking the headquarters of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade for two days. Their red flags fluttered restlessly around the brigade building like flames yearning for firewood. The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced. The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966. The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square. But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet.
China, 1967 The Red Union had been attacking the headquarters of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade for two days. Their red flags fluttered restlessly around the brigade building like flames yearning for firewood. The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced. The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966. The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square. But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire.
Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces.
Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors.
Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village.
Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings.
Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng.
Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp.
Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework.
Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other.
Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her.
Clearly the question was also on their minds.
Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist."
Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison.
Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke.
Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer.
Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot.
Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday."
Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked.
Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real.
Climb down from there!'
Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily.
Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that.
Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you.
Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble.
Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained.
Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you?
Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you!
Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge!
Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground.
Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air.
Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?"
Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly.
Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head.
Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of?
Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny."
Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist.
Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away.
Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly.
Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them.
Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither."
Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie.
Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia.
Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange.
Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past.
Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced.
Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant.
Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body.
Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die.
Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out.
Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind.
Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him.
Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone.
Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her.
Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it.
Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one.
Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?"
Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work."
Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer.
Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away.
Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one."
Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said.
Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements."
Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said.
Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more.
Colonel Stanton had already left.
Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat.
Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day.
Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed.
Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors.
Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly.
Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface.
Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood.
Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later
Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was.
Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back.
Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass."
Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither.
Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened.
Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened.
Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars.
Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed.
Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt.
Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar.
Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up.
Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice.
Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What?
Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What? You look down on the police?
Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What? You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts.
Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What? You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief.
Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What? You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX!
Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What? You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking.
Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon."
Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head.
Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge.
Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning.
Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously.
Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy.
Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer.
Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data."
Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?"
Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up.
Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back."
Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated.
Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!"
Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone.
Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table.
Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket.
Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments?
Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first."
Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place.
Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal.
Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency.
Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance.
Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides.
Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open.
Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness.
Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise.
Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think.
Come along, then!
Come along, then! Off we go!'
Come along, then! Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body.
Come along, then! Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said.
Come along, then! Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.'
Come along, then! Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang.
Come along, then! Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be?
Come along, then! Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good.
Come along, then! Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.'
Come and play with me!'
Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately.
Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word.
Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!'
Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him.
Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like?
Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief.
Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble.
Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter.
Come inside now!
Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.'
Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired.
Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape.
Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him.
Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?'
Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu.
Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl!
Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.'
Come on!
Come on! Put your money down!'
Come on! Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing.
Come on! Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings:
Come on! Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh!
Come on! Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh! One of the masters!
Come on! Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh! One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers!
Come on! Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh! One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed!
Come on! Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh! One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind.
Come out here!
Come out here! Come and play with me!'
Come out here! Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately.
Come out here! Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word.
Come out here! Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!'
Come out here! Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him.
Come out here! Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like?
Come out here! Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief.
Come out here! Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble.
Come out!"
Come out!" I went out to see what was going on.
Come out!" I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense.
Come out!" I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish?
Come out!" I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river.
Come out!" I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart.
Come out!" I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk.
Come out!" I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first?
Come out!" I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too.
Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you?
Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court.
Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out.
Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!'
Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started.
Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery.
Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers.
Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required.
Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition.
Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience.
Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip
Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom.
Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block.
Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos.
Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman.
Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat.
Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist.
Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust.
Commander Yu asked him.
Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .'
Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping.
Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him.
Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise.
Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank.
Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.'
Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father.
Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked.
Commander Yu bellowed.
Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?'
Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads.
Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground.
Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist.
Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –'
Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi.
Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled.
Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?'
Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck.
Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!'
Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound.
Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?'
Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him.
Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .'
Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping.
Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him.
Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise.
Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head.
Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain.
Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said.
Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!'
Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!'
Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed.
Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite.
Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?'
Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.'
Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished.
Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone.
Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses.
Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger.
Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!'
Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed.
Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!'
Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace.
Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said.
Commander Yu exclaimed.
Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite.
Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?'
Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.'
Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood.
Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip.
Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field.
Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field. There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air.
Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field. There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air. Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included.
Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi.
Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled.
Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?'
Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column.
Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling.
Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face.
Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek.
Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher.
Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present.
Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column.
Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling.
Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face.
Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek.
Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher.
Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present.
Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood.
Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.'
Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you?
Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.'
Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred.
Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road.
Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves.
Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs.
Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat.
Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown.
Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out:
Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –'
Commander Yu screamed.
Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!'
Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace.
Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said.
Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays.
Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead.
Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist.
Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near.
Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft.
Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him.
Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise.
Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank.
Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.'
Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father.
Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked.
Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi.
Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder.
Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled.
Commander Yu turned to Father.
Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked.
Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi.
Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder.
Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled.
Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields.
Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down.
Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him.
Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway.
Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult.
Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away.
Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes.
Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished.
Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone.
Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses.
Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger.
Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!'
Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed.
Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special:
Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn.
Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers.
Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death.
Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness:
Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives.
Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued.
Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown.
Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times.
Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy.
Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade.
Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots.
Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears.
Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history.
Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before.
Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below.
Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor.
Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky.
Compared with you she's practially a new arrival.
Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?'
Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for?
Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me?
Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.'
Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am!
Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?'
Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply.
Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said:
Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted.
Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid.
Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God."
Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl.
Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing.
Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye.
Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?"
Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know."
Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know." "What?"
Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction.
Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek.
Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs.
Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass.
Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively.
Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking.
Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck.
Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him.
Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars.
Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught.
Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience.
Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper.
Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go.
Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan.
Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me?
Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?'
Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room.
Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse.
Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers.
Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice.
Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment.
Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired.
Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds.
Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual.
Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing.
Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng.
Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test.
Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love.
Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head.
Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say,
Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday!
Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me?
Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!"
Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao.
Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say.
Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another.
Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it.
Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago.
Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money.
Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult.
Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed.
Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it.
Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by.
Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth.
Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao.
Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang.
Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game.
Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased.
Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled.
Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice.
Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three.
Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might.
Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two.
Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about.
Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered.
Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again.
Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness.
Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been.
Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago.
Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago.
Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details.
Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart.
Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time.
Could the sun really amplify radio signals?
Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe?
Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars?
Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen?
Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ...
Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded.
Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization.
Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility.
Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin.
Could you please move a little closer?
Could you please move a little closer? I want to study your anatomy in the light.
Could you please move a little closer? I want to study your anatomy in the light. Then with a sound as loud as a thunderclap at my ear, I realized she'd given me a big slap.
Could you please move a little closer? I want to study your anatomy in the light. Then with a sound as loud as a thunderclap at my ear, I realized she'd given me a big slap. I jumped to my feet, grabbed my clothes, and ran.
Counting the days on her fingers, she longed for Granddad.
Counting the days on her fingers, she longed for Granddad. He would be there tomorrow.
Counting the days on her fingers, she longed for Granddad. He would be there tomorrow. Another crisp gunshot sounded outside the village,
Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible.
Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore.
Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written.
Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date.
Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain:
Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I.
Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it?
Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence.
Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view.
Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship.
Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade.
Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor.
Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath.
Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out.
Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush.
Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly.
Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting.
Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct.
Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that.
Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds.
Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively.
Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops.
Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight.
Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while.
Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out.
Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets.
Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century.
Crimson asked her.
Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket.
Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.'
Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way.
Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow.
Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his.
Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court.
Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights.
Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival.
Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place.
Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot.
Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor.
Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.'
Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson.
Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right.
Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?'
Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot.
Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly.
Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns.
Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper.
Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.'
Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again.
Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then?
Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off.
Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about?
Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?'
Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.'
Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.'
Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li.
Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?'
Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li.
Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards.
Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own.
Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.'
Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.)
Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me!
Crimson looked up.
Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights.
Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?'
Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her.
Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket.
Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.'
Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way.
Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow.
Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his.
Crimson noticed that Jia Yun was often to be seen sporting a handkerchief very much like the one she had lost.
Crimson noticed that Jia Yun was often to be seen sporting a handkerchief very much like the one she had lost. She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy.
Crimson noticed that Jia Yun was often to be seen sporting a handkerchief very much like the one she had lost. She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy. Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting.
Crimson noticed that Jia Yun was often to be seen sporting a handkerchief very much like the one she had lost. She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy. Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting. Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions.
Crimson noticed that Jia Yun was often to be seen sporting a handkerchief very much like the one she had lost. She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy. Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting. Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in.
Crimson noticed that Jia Yun was often to be seen sporting a handkerchief very much like the one she had lost. She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy. Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting. Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself.
Crimson noticed that Jia Yun was often to be seen sporting a handkerchief very much like the one she had lost. She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy. Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting. Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said.
Crimson noticed that Jia Yun was often to be seen sporting a handkerchief very much like the one she had lost. She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy. Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting. Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!'
Crimson noticed that Jia Yun was often to be seen sporting a handkerchief very much like the one she had lost. She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy. Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting. Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle.
Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then?
Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off.
Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about?
Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?'
Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.'
Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come.
Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with.
Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use.
Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said.
Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with.
Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use.
Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said.
Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...'
Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course.
Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.'
Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot.
Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?'
Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot.
Crimson was there too at that time, having been brought in with the other maids from his apartment.
Crimson was there too at that time, having been brought in with the other maids from his apartment. During those few days she and Jia Yun therefore had ample opportunity of seeing each other, and a certain familiarity began to grow up between them.
Crimson was there too at that time, having been brought in with the other maids from his apartment. During those few days she and Jia Yun therefore had ample opportunity of seeing each other, and a certain familiarity began to grow up between them. Crimson noticed that Jia Yun was often to be seen sporting a handkerchief very much like the one she had lost.
Crimson was there too at that time, having been brought in with the other maids from his apartment. During those few days she and Jia Yun therefore had ample opportunity of seeing each other, and a certain familiarity began to grow up between them. Crimson noticed that Jia Yun was often to be seen sporting a handkerchief very much like the one she had lost. She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy.
Crimson was there too at that time, having been brought in with the other maids from his apartment. During those few days she and Jia Yun therefore had ample opportunity of seeing each other, and a certain familiarity began to grow up between them. Crimson noticed that Jia Yun was often to be seen sporting a handkerchief very much like the one she had lost. She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy. Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting.
Crimson was there too at that time, having been brought in with the other maids from his apartment. During those few days she and Jia Yun therefore had ample opportunity of seeing each other, and a certain familiarity began to grow up between them. Crimson noticed that Jia Yun was often to be seen sporting a handkerchief very much like the one she had lost. She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy. Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting. Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions.
Crimson was there too at that time, having been brought in with the other maids from his apartment. During those few days she and Jia Yun therefore had ample opportunity of seeing each other, and a certain familiarity began to grow up between them. Crimson noticed that Jia Yun was often to be seen sporting a handkerchief very much like the one she had lost. She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy. Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting. Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in.
Crimson was there too at that time, having been brought in with the other maids from his apartment. During those few days she and Jia Yun therefore had ample opportunity of seeing each other, and a certain familiarity began to grow up between them. Crimson noticed that Jia Yun was often to be seen sporting a handkerchief very much like the one she had lost. She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy. Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting. Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself.
Crimson was there too at that time, having been brought in with the other maids from his apartment. During those few days she and Jia Yun therefore had ample opportunity of seeing each other, and a certain familiarity began to grow up between them. Crimson noticed that Jia Yun was often to be seen sporting a handkerchief very much like the one she had lost. She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy. Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting. Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said.
Crisscrossing, they form a giant web.
Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable.
Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests.
Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits.
Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions.
Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern.
Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop.
Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle.
Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor.
Crouch down there, and don't make a sound!
Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.'
Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself.
Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold.
Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry!
Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.'
Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home.
Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in.
Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes.
Crying won't make it any better.
Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you?
Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right?
Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?'
Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain.
Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in.
Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again.
Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's.
Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.'
Da Shi asked.
Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said.
Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War."
Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am.
Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard.
Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army.
Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am.
Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you."
Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!"
Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton.
Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled.
Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one."
Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi.
Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table.
Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal.
Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart.
Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang.
Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case."
Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut.
Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit.
Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now.
Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'"
Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language.
Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade?
Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across."
Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying.
Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out.
Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table.
Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal."
Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines.
Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day."
Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth.
Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up.
Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said.
Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute.
Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute. I'll be done soon."
Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone.
Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table.
Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket.
Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments?
Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first."
Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve.
Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets.
Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached."
Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts.
Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys.
Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two.
Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?"
Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head.
Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head. "No.
Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head. "No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship."
Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head. "No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked.
Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head. "No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat.
Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head. "No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large.
Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table.
Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal.
Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart.
Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang.
Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case."
Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds.
Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left.
Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen.
Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues.
Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?'
Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically.
Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss.
Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep.
Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep. Nightingale!
Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep. Nightingale! Come inside now!
Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep. Nightingale! Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.'
Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep. Nightingale! Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired.
Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep. Nightingale! Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape.
Dai-yu began to cry.
Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose.
Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it.
Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.'
Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside.
Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm.
Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking.
Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell!
Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again.
Dai-yu burst out laughing:
Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative!
Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!"
Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!"
Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !'
Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu.
Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit.
Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.'
Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun.
Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply.
Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said:
Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you.
Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do.
Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance.
Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday.
Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?'
Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed.
Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't.
Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard.
Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep.
Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir.
Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?'
Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?'
Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically.
Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss.
Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep.
Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep. Nightingale!
Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them.
Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face.
Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?'
Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.'
Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry.
Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose.
Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it.
Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.'
Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside.
Dai-yu was the first to speak: 'That's your Nannie quarrelling with Aroma,' she said.
Dai-yu was the first to speak: 'That's your Nannie quarrelling with Aroma,' she said. 'To think how that poor girl goes out of her way to be nice to the old woman, yet still she manages to find fault with her!
Dai-yu was the first to speak: 'That's your Nannie quarrelling with Aroma,' she said. 'To think how that poor girl goes out of her way to be nice to the old woman, yet still she manages to find fault with her! She really must be getting senile.'
Dai-yu was the first to speak: 'That's your Nannie quarrelling with Aroma,' she said. 'To think how that poor girl goes out of her way to be nice to the old woman, yet still she manages to find fault with her! She really must be getting senile.' Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do!
Dai-yu was the first to speak: 'That's your Nannie quarrelling with Aroma,' she said. 'To think how that poor girl goes out of her way to be nice to the old woman, yet still she manages to find fault with her! She really must be getting senile.' Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do! She's only a silly old woman.
Dai-yu was the first to speak: 'That's your Nannie quarrelling with Aroma,' she said. 'To think how that poor girl goes out of her way to be nice to the old woman, yet still she manages to find fault with her! She really must be getting senile.' Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do! She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.'
Dai-yu was the first to speak: 'That's your Nannie quarrelling with Aroma,' she said. 'To think how that poor girl goes out of her way to be nice to the old woman, yet still she manages to find fault with her! She really must be getting senile.' Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do! She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off.
Dai-yu was the first to speak: 'That's your Nannie quarrelling with Aroma,' she said. 'To think how that poor girl goes out of her way to be nice to the old woman, yet still she manages to find fault with her! She really must be getting senile.' Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do! She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage!
Dai-yu was the first to speak: 'That's your Nannie quarrelling with Aroma,' she said. 'To think how that poor girl goes out of her way to be nice to the old woman, yet still she manages to find fault with her! She really must be getting senile.' Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do! She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me!
Dai-yu was there too.
Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu.
Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.'
Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily).
Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you.
Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.'
Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused?
Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her.
Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?'
Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find?
Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.'
Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving:
Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy.
Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.'
Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled.
Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.'
Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly.
Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering.
Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose.
Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose. The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed.
Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose. The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed. The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface.
Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose. The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed. The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping.
Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose. The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed. The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured.
Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose. The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed. The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony.
Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose. The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed. The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool.
Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose. The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed. The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday.
Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose. The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed. The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below.
Death!
Death! Death!
Death! Death! I'm going to die this minute.
Death! Death! I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life.
Death! Death! I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?'
Death! Death! I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel?
Death! Death! I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead.
Death! Death! I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.'
Death! Death! I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu.
Death! I'm going to die this minute.
Death! I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life.
Death! I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?'
Death! I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel?
Death! I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead.
Death! I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.'
Death! I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu.
Death! I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!'
Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides.
Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible.
Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security.
Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside.
Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another.
Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom.
Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them.
Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air.
Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly.
Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip.
Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip.
Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip.
Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip.
Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip.
Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain.
Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine.
Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds.
Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends.
Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan.
Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House.
Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard.
Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement.
Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.'
Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker.
Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now.
Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously.
Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room.
Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest.
Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time.
Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him.
Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber.
Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather.
Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper.
Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her.
Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?"
Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun.
Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides.
Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open.
Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness.
Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise.
Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think.
Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance.
Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn.
Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles.
Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants.
Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect.
Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away.
Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm.
Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back.
Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her.
Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to.
Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun.
Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun.
Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle.
Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was.
Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was. Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did.
Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was. Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that.
Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was. Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods.
Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was. Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods.
Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was. Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated.
Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was. Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable.
Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was. Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question.
Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was. Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot.
Destroying the data would be very easy.
Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology.
Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds.
Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack.
Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted.
Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment.
Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task.
Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible."
Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day.
Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans.
Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season.
Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp.
Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear.
Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second.
Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature.
Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot.
Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough.
Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way.
Did she really receive a message from the stars?
Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen?
Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ...
Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded.
Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization.
Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility.
Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin.
Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics.
Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching.
Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe?
Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars?
Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen?
Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ...
Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded.
Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization.
Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility.
Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin.
Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics.
Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen?
Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ...
Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded.
Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization.
Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility.
Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin.
Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics.
Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching.
Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected.
Did they droop?
Did they droop? She said, You bet they did.
Did they droop? She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell.
Did they droop? She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop?
Did they droop? She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad.
Did they droop? She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later.
Did they droop? She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out.
Did they droop? She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it.
Did they droop? She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes.
Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well?
Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued.
Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful.
Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem.
Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you.
Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity.
Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.'
Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it.
Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late.
Did you hurt yourself?'
Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself.
Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own.
Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper.
Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it.
Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out.
Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch.
Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well.
Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out.
Did you see it?
Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem.
Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem?
Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do.
Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something.
Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you.
Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you.
Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair.
Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess.
Didn't you know?"
Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?"
Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No.
Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No. Anyone can take the exam.
Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No. Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it."
Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No. Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned.
Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No. Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings.
Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No. Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up.
Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No. Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity.
Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony.
Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves.
Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil.
Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit."
Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment.
Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this.
Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains.
Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains.
Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated.
Ding Yi shook his head.
Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge.
Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning.
Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously.
Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy.
Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer.
Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data."
Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?"
Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work."
Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed.
Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent.
Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her.
Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time.
Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body.
Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body. It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time.
Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body. It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time. Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number.
Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body. It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time. Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number. When the tune changed, someone else invited Wang Qiyao to dance.
Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body. It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time. Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number. When the tune changed, someone else invited Wang Qiyao to dance. During the next number, they each danced with their respective partners but their eyes occasionally met, whereupon they exchanged a knowing smile, lit up with the joy of this chance meeting.
Disgusting!
Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while.
Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself.
Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off.
Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang.
Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury.
Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half.
Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room.
Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off.
Do try some, it's delicious!'
Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace.
Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle.
Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed.
Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought.
Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut.
Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?'
Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's.
Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in.
Do we have such spies?"
Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said.
Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi.
Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks.
Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon."
Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head.
Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge.
Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning.
Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously.
Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?"
Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head.
Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head. "No.
Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head. "No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship."
Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head. "No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked.
Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head. "No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat.
Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head. "No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large.
Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head. "No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous."
Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head. "No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!"
Do you know how it's done?
Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still.
Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.'
Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking.
Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times.
Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly.
Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly. 'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.'
Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly. 'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.' He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair.
Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly. 'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.' He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair. 'Now look,' he said, 'I'm going to start pointing to places on your body.
Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?'
Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply.
Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said:
Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you.
Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do.
Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance.
Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday.
Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?'
Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed.
Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me?
Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.'
Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am!
Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?'
Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply.
Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said:
Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you.
Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do.
Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance.
Do you think this is something you can haggle about?'
Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?'
Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last.
Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices.
Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan.
Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country.
Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.'
Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket.
Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—'
Do you think we're mad ?
Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!'
Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept:
Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people.
Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?'
Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever.
Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch.
Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly:
Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now!
Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?'
Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback.
Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?'
Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.'
Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket.
Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling?
Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?'
Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature.
Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it.
Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?'
Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand.
Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said.
Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.'
Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study.
Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer.
Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature.
Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals.
Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away.
Doesn't it make you angry?'
Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson.
Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"?
Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know.
Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.'
Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes.
Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true.
Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.'
Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns.
Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!'
Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed.
Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here!
Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!'
Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!'
Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone.
Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror.
Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed.
Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu.
Doing something is very different from liking it.
Doing something is very different from liking it. The former warranted going on denouncement trips; and the latter warranted being torn apart by five running horses or being minced by thousands of knives.
Doing something is very different from liking it. The former warranted going on denouncement trips; and the latter warranted being torn apart by five running horses or being minced by thousands of knives. But no one had the power to tear us apart with five horses, so they had no choice but to set us free.
Doing something is very different from liking it. The former warranted going on denouncement trips; and the latter warranted being torn apart by five running horses or being minced by thousands of knives. But no one had the power to tear us apart with five horses, so they had no choice but to set us free. After Chen Qingyang told me this, the train roared away.
Doing something is very different from liking it. The former warranted going on denouncement trips; and the latter warranted being torn apart by five running horses or being minced by thousands of knives. But no one had the power to tear us apart with five horses, so they had no choice but to set us free. After Chen Qingyang told me this, the train roared away. From that moment on, I never saw her again.
Don't let her remarry. . . .
Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . .
Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . .
Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .'
Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump.
Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said.
Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back.
Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air.
Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground.
Don't make me suffer. . . .
Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .'
Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father.
Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?'
Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.'
Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder.
Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother.
Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.'
Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes.
Don't tell me that I'm the only one left?
Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?"
Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent.
Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence.
Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued.
Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . .
Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that.
Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry."
Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say.
Don't torture me. . . .
Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .'
Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand.
Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang.
Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.'
Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . .
Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . .
Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .'
Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father.
Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things?
Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig.
Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive.
Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that?
Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big?
Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big? I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over.
Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big? I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over. I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky.
Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big? I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over. I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky. But apart from me, the only person I can think of who is worthy to eat a present like this is you.
Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big? I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over. I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky. But apart from me, the only person I can think of who is worthy to eat a present like this is you. That's why I came over specially to invite you.
Don't you think it would be nice?'
Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer.
Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?'
Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it.
Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something.
Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family.
Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said.
Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.'
Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch.
Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?'
Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever.
Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch.
Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly:
Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now!
Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense!
Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.'
Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly.
Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes!
Douguan, where's your gun?'
Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said.
Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground.
Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!'
Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route.
Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!'
Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me!
Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn?
Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village.
Down with Chen Qingyang!
Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it.
Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them.
Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested.
Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea.
Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind.
Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex.
Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it.
Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care.
Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass.
Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively.
Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking.
Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck.
Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him.
Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars.
Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now.
Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney.
Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known.
Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her.
Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents.
Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died.
Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child.
Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health.
Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help.
Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them.
Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine.
Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit.
Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense.
Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish?
Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river.
Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart.
Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk.
Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first?
Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too.
Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit.
Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry.
Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains.
Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp.
Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood.
Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly.
Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger.
Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames.
Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers.
Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice.
Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment.
Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!"
Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao.
Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say.
Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another.
Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again.
Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances.
Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted.
Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening.
Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left.
Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy.
Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it.
Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago.
Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money.
Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult.
Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed.
Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it.
Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by.
Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth.
During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist.
During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf....
During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed.
During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold.
During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in.
During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in. She stood there for a while, silent.
During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in. She stood there for a while, silent. Then she turned and walked away.
During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in. She stood there for a while, silent. Then she turned and walked away. She could no longer feel grief.
During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in. She stood there for a while, silent. Then she turned and walked away. She could no longer feel grief. She was now like a Geiger counter that had been subjected to too much radiation, no longer capable of giving any reaction, noiselessly displaying a reading of zero.
During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity.
During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with.
During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him:
During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time?
During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace?
During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can.
During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset!
During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!'
During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly.
During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep.
During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves.
During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink.
During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric.
During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil.
During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back.
During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender.
During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker.
During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter.
During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life.
During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society.
During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality.
During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years.
During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma.
During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit.
During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit. He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly.
During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit. He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly. Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie.
During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit. He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly. Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie. She was three months pregnant.
During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans.
During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes.
During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew.
During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew.
During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field.
During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground.
During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing.
During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth.
During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down.
During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn.
During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers.
During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death.
During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness:
During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives.
During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued.
During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown.
During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times.
During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage.
During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields.
During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time.
During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet.
During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections.
During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back.
During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time.
During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School.
During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle.
During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her.
During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting.
During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet.
During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds.
During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade.
During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously.
During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth.
During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious.
During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle.
During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour.
During the next number, they each danced with their respective partners but their eyes occasionally met, whereupon they exchanged a knowing smile, lit up with the joy of this chance meeting.
During the next number, they each danced with their respective partners but their eyes occasionally met, whereupon they exchanged a knowing smile, lit up with the joy of this chance meeting. The party took place on the evening of National Day and fireworks were being set off from one of the balconies.
During the next number, they each danced with their respective partners but their eyes occasionally met, whereupon they exchanged a knowing smile, lit up with the joy of this chance meeting. The party took place on the evening of National Day and fireworks were being set off from one of the balconies. A single rocket shot up into the darkness and slowly unfurled its fiery petals in the night sky before breaking up into a stream of falling stars, which vanished slowly, leaving a faint white shadow in the sky.
During the next number, they each danced with their respective partners but their eyes occasionally met, whereupon they exchanged a knowing smile, lit up with the joy of this chance meeting. The party took place on the evening of National Day and fireworks were being set off from one of the balconies. A single rocket shot up into the darkness and slowly unfurled its fiery petals in the night sky before breaking up into a stream of falling stars, which vanished slowly, leaving a faint white shadow in the sky. It was some time before the last of the light was absorbed into the blackness.
During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father.
During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum.
During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name.
During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan.
During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards.
During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution.
During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist.
During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf....
During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed.
During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village.
During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng.
During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast.
During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time.
During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong.
During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother.
During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village.
During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on.
During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them.
During those few days she and Jia Yun therefore had ample opportunity of seeing each other, and a certain familiarity began to grow up between them.
During those few days she and Jia Yun therefore had ample opportunity of seeing each other, and a certain familiarity began to grow up between them. Crimson noticed that Jia Yun was often to be seen sporting a handkerchief very much like the one she had lost.
During those few days she and Jia Yun therefore had ample opportunity of seeing each other, and a certain familiarity began to grow up between them. Crimson noticed that Jia Yun was often to be seen sporting a handkerchief very much like the one she had lost. She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy.
During those few days she and Jia Yun therefore had ample opportunity of seeing each other, and a certain familiarity began to grow up between them. Crimson noticed that Jia Yun was often to be seen sporting a handkerchief very much like the one she had lost. She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy. Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting.
During those few days she and Jia Yun therefore had ample opportunity of seeing each other, and a certain familiarity began to grow up between them. Crimson noticed that Jia Yun was often to be seen sporting a handkerchief very much like the one she had lost. She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy. Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting. Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions.
During those few days she and Jia Yun therefore had ample opportunity of seeing each other, and a certain familiarity began to grow up between them. Crimson noticed that Jia Yun was often to be seen sporting a handkerchief very much like the one she had lost. She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy. Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting. Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in.
During those few days she and Jia Yun therefore had ample opportunity of seeing each other, and a certain familiarity began to grow up between them. Crimson noticed that Jia Yun was often to be seen sporting a handkerchief very much like the one she had lost. She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy. Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting. Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself.
During those few days she and Jia Yun therefore had ample opportunity of seeing each other, and a certain familiarity began to grow up between them. Crimson noticed that Jia Yun was often to be seen sporting a handkerchief very much like the one she had lost. She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy. Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting. Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said.
During those few days she and Jia Yun therefore had ample opportunity of seeing each other, and a certain familiarity began to grow up between them. Crimson noticed that Jia Yun was often to be seen sporting a handkerchief very much like the one she had lost. She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy. Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting. Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!'
During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits.
During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides.
During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag.
During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag. No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat.
During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag. No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat. Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room.
During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag. No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat. Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room. A glazed wine crock rested on the bar, its ladle hanging from the rim.
During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag. No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat. Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room. A glazed wine crock rested on the bar, its ladle hanging from the rim. A fat old man was sprawled on the kang.
During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag. No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat. Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room. A glazed wine crock rested on the bar, its ladle hanging from the rim. A fat old man was sprawled on the kang. Yu Zhan'ao recognised him as the Korean dog butcher they called Gook.
During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag. No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat. Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room. A glazed wine crock rested on the bar, its ladle hanging from the rim. A fat old man was sprawled on the kang. Yu Zhan'ao recognised him as the Korean dog butcher they called Gook. He had seen Gook once at the market in Ma Hamlet.
EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail.
EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream.
EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane.
EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully.
EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears.
EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself.
EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs.
EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest.
EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house.
Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood.
Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes.
Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity.
Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood.
Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane.
Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony.
Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves.
Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil.
Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit."
Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless.
Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories.
Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum.
Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings.
Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river.
Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs.
Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu.
Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts.
Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew.
Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name.
Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan.
Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards.
Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution.
Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist.
Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf....
Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed.
Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold.
Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in.
Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province.
Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons.
Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons.
Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons.
Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.'
Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy.
Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.'
Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man.
Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.'
Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was.
Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears.
Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman.
Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead.
Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter.
Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation.
Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie.
Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her."
Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos.
Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team.
Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin.
Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now.
Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations:
Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me;
Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister;
Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me;
Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother.
Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies.
East, west, south, north didn't really matter.
East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha.
East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation.
East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith.
East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill.
East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins.
East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them.
East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction.
East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky.
Eat that fistcake, then drink some water.
Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.'
Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest.
Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight.
Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing.
Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out:
Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son!
Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?'
Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad.
Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows.
Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness.
Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath.
Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair.
Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart.
Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul.
Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone.
Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand.
Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang.
Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house.
Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life.
Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society.
Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality.
Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years.
Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma.
Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit.
Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit. He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly.
Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit. He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly. Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie.
Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible.
Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three.
Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six.
Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!'
Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield.
Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her.
Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you?
Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on!
Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on! Put your money down!'
Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away.
Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move."
Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again.
Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air.
Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts.
Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . .
Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step.
Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds.
Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'?
Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering.
Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned.
Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage.
Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient.
Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher.
Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage.
Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row.
Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards.
Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward.
Enough to fight them ten to one?'
Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian.
Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads.
Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.'
Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded.
Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?'
Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher.
Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one.
Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity.
Enough!
Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is."
Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table.
Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal."
Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines.
Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day."
Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth.
Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up.
Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said.
Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour.
Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless.
Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories.
Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum.
Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings.
Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river.
Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs.
Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu.
Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts.
Even I should be ashamed!
Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind.
Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...'
Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily.
Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber.
Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him.
Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.'
Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked:
Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin!
Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood.
Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way.
Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend.
Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands.
Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night.
Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny.
Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time.
Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy.
Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it.
Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life.
Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not.
Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?'
Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh.
Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out.
Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.'
Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer.
Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch.
Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.'
Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself.
Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant....
Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them.
Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream.
Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book....
Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents.
Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do.
Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai.
Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour.
Even a simpleton like me knows that much!
Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin.
Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin.
Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first.
Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed.
Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival.
Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?'
Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for?
Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me?
Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects.
Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay.
Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest.
Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone.
Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant.
Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen.
Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone.
Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him.
Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that.
Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position.
Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister.
Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again.
Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university.
Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself.
Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through.
Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes.
Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care.
Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself.
Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'.
Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought.
Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr".
Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha!
Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".'
Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully.
Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind.
Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road.
Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own.
Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.'
Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse?
Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part.
Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have.
Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention.
Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted.
Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency.
Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems.
Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy.
Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!'
Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?'
Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not.
Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.'
Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair.
Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.'
Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really!
Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!'
Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care.
Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously.
Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy.
Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer.
Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data."
Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?"
Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work."
Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer.
Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away.
Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one."
Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation."
Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile.
Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right.
Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster.
Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different.
Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now.
Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight.
Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies.
Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer.
Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her.
Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her.
Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy.
Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving.
Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet.
Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time.
Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence:
Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog;
Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye;
Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship."
Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked.
Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat.
Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large.
Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous."
Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!"
Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut.
Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit.
Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut. "I told you all we have left to discuss is bullshit. We've been at it for a while now.
Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe.
Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with.
Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.'
Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu.
Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.'
Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly.
Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean.
Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.'
Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.' But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject.
Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love.
Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats.
Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili.
Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time.
Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong?
Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?"
Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence.
Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up.
Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes.
Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century.
Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years.
Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back.
Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films.
Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past.
Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour.
Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river.
Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it.
Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane.
Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it."
Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned.
Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings.
Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up.
Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity.
Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help.
Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye.
Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away.
Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along.
Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful.
Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?"
Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded.
Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament.
Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair....
Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting."
Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?"
Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal?
Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?"
Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling.
Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist.
Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth.
Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white.
Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone.
Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal.
Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short.
Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body.
Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang.
Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely.
Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch.
Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go.
Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body.
Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever.
Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty.
Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist.
Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet.
Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned.
Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family.
Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty.
Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period.
Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword.
Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence.
Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment.
Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind.
Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor.
Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . .
Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region.
Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance.
Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day.
Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day.
Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around.
Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere.
Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't.
Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business.
Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this.
Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent.
Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now.
Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed.
Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin.
Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in.
Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay.
Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin.
Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily.
Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth.
Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric.
Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil.
Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back.
Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender.
Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker.
Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter.
Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig.
Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother.
Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive.
Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new.
Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file.
Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them.
Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent.
Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books.
Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die.
Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly.
Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place.
Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time.
Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds.
Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident.
Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo.
Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students.
Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth.
Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment.
Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness?
Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back?
Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly.
Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time.
Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches.
Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much.
Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free.
Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains.
Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now.
Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well.
Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them.
Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two.
Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did.
Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened.
Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent.
Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote.
Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it.
Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened.
Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm.
Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below:
Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water.
Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape.
Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up.
Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing.
Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair.
Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything.
Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that.
Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone.
Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her.
Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me.
Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes.
Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep.
Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves.
Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink.
Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric.
Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil.
Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back.
Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender.
Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker.
Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...'
Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily.
Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber.
Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him.
Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.'
Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked:
Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin!
Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.'
Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole.
Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words.
Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be.
Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them.
Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that.
Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds.
Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively.
Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops.
Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight.
Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while.
Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others.
Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes.
Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden.
Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow.
Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating.
Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain.
Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip.
Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip. The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly.
Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip. The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly. The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves.
Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams.
Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time.
Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village.
Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it.
Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back.
Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways.
Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak.
Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched.
Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –'
Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom.
Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile.
Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him.
Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink.
Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need.
Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance.
Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted.
Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed.
Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent.
Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm.
Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm. The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist.
Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm. The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist. The routines of washing, cutting, rolling, perming, drying, and setting had long been imprinted on her mind.
Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm. The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist. The routines of washing, cutting, rolling, perming, drying, and setting had long been imprinted on her mind. She felt like she had been there just the day before, surrounded by faces she knew.
Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm. The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist. The routines of washing, cutting, rolling, perming, drying, and setting had long been imprinted on her mind. She felt like she had been there just the day before, surrounded by faces she knew. When the process was completed, the old Wang Qiyao emerged in the mirror—the intervening three years seemed to have been snipped off along with her split ends.
Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm. The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist. The routines of washing, cutting, rolling, perming, drying, and setting had long been imprinted on her mind. She felt like she had been there just the day before, surrounded by faces she knew. When the process was completed, the old Wang Qiyao emerged in the mirror—the intervening three years seemed to have been snipped off along with her split ends. Looking into the mirror, she noted Madame Yan's face, on which was a mixture of astonishment and envy.
Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm. The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist. The routines of washing, cutting, rolling, perming, drying, and setting had long been imprinted on her mind. She felt like she had been there just the day before, surrounded by faces she knew. When the process was completed, the old Wang Qiyao emerged in the mirror—the intervening three years seemed to have been snipped off along with her split ends. Looking into the mirror, she noted Madame Yan's face, on which was a mixture of astonishment and envy. As the stylist gave her hair a last-minute adjustment with a hand blower, the expression on Wang Qiyao's face, turning slightly to avoid the hot air with just a soupçon of the spoiled child, belonged to yesteryear.
Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet:
Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret.
Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare?
Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find?
Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.'
Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving:
Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy.
Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.'
Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled.
Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds.
Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback.
Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past.
Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends.
Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her.
Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price.
Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden.
Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house.
Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens.
Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun.
Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood.
Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes.
Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity.
Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood.
Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane.
Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony.
Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves.
Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil.
Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home.
Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands.
Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather.
Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings.
Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces.
Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors.
Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village.
Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings.
Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng.
Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused.
Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day.
Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind.
Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates.
Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day.
Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face.
Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere.
Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys.
Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors.
Every major street there leads to the river.
Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it.
Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane.
Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons.
Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop.
Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it?
Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years.
Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed.
Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon.
Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock.
Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect.
Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady.
Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease.
Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words.
Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be.
Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them.
Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that.
Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds.
Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance.
Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day.
Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day.
Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around.
Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere.
Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't.
Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business.
Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this.
Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all.
Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river.
Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind.
Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister.
Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders.
Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy!
Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.'
Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still.
Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground.
Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems.
Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it.
Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.'
Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside.
Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm.
Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking.
Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell!
Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again.
Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!'
Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said.
Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor.
Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky.
Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood....
Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest.
Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her.
Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky.
Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy.
Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body.
Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound.
Everybody at the base knew that Ye and Yang were a happy couple, and no one suspected her.
Everybody at the base knew that Ye and Yang were a happy couple, and no one suspected her. A new commissar came to the base, and life returned to its habitual peace.
Everybody at the base knew that Ye and Yang were a happy couple, and no one suspected her. A new commissar came to the base, and life returned to its habitual peace. The tiny life inside Ye grew bigger every day, and she also felt the world outside change.
Everybody at the base knew that Ye and Yang were a happy couple, and no one suspected her. A new commissar came to the base, and life returned to its habitual peace. The tiny life inside Ye grew bigger every day, and she also felt the world outside change. One day, the security platoon commander asked Ye to come to the gatehouse at the entrance to the base.
Everybody at the base knew that Ye and Yang were a happy couple, and no one suspected her. A new commissar came to the base, and life returned to its habitual peace. The tiny life inside Ye grew bigger every day, and she also felt the world outside change. One day, the security platoon commander asked Ye to come to the gatehouse at the entrance to the base. When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen.
Everybody at the base knew that Ye and Yang were a happy couple, and no one suspected her. A new commissar came to the base, and life returned to its habitual peace. The tiny life inside Ye grew bigger every day, and she also felt the world outside change. One day, the security platoon commander asked Ye to come to the gatehouse at the entrance to the base. When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen. They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals.
Everybody at the base knew that Ye and Yang were a happy couple, and no one suspected her. A new commissar came to the base, and life returned to its habitual peace. The tiny life inside Ye grew bigger every day, and she also felt the world outside change. One day, the security platoon commander asked Ye to come to the gatehouse at the entrance to the base. When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen. They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals. The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun.
Everybody at the base knew that Ye and Yang were a happy couple, and no one suspected her. A new commissar came to the base, and life returned to its habitual peace. The tiny life inside Ye grew bigger every day, and she also felt the world outside change. One day, the security platoon commander asked Ye to come to the gatehouse at the entrance to the base. When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen. They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals. The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies.
Everybody at the base knew that Ye and Yang were a happy couple, and no one suspected her. A new commissar came to the base, and life returned to its habitual peace. The tiny life inside Ye grew bigger every day, and she also felt the world outside change. One day, the security platoon commander asked Ye to come to the gatehouse at the entrance to the base. When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen. They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals. The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak.
Everyone drank more than they should have that evening.
Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left.
Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him.
Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine.
Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water.
Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night.
Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?"
Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room.
Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette.
Everyone has his fair share.
Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground.
Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist.
Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –'
Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi.
Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled.
Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?'
Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column.
Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling.
Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face.
Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote.
Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it.
Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened.
Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm.
Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below:
Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water.
Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath.
Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves.
Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again.
Everyone present stayed still like stone statues.
Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful.
Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?"
Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded.
Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament.
Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair....
Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting."
Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?"
Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal?
Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later.
Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad.
Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later.
Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted.
Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire.
Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight.
Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes.
Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face.
Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him.
Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment.
Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?"
Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely."
Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal.
Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth.
Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data."
Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?"
Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table.
Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table. No one spoke.
Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked.
Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side.
Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests.
Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other.
Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted.
Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends.
Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions.
Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued.
Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine.
Everyone will forget all this completely!"
Everyone will forget all this completely!" The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds.
Everyone will forget all this completely!" The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds. More than a dozen years ago, on that rainy afternoon, she had stood alone here as well, gazing at her dead father.
Everyone will forget all this completely!" The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds. More than a dozen years ago, on that rainy afternoon, she had stood alone here as well, gazing at her dead father. The old Red Guard's final remark echoed endlessly in her mind....
Everyone will forget all this completely!" The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds. More than a dozen years ago, on that rainy afternoon, she had stood alone here as well, gazing at her dead father. The old Red Guard's final remark echoed endlessly in her mind.... The setting sun cast a long shadow from Ye's slender figure.
Everyone will forget all this completely!" The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds. More than a dozen years ago, on that rainy afternoon, she had stood alone here as well, gazing at her dead father. The old Red Guard's final remark echoed endlessly in her mind.... The setting sun cast a long shadow from Ye's slender figure. The small sliver of hope for society that had emerged in her soul had evaporated like a drop of dew in the sun.
Everyone will forget all this completely!" The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds. More than a dozen years ago, on that rainy afternoon, she had stood alone here as well, gazing at her dead father. The old Red Guard's final remark echoed endlessly in her mind.... The setting sun cast a long shadow from Ye's slender figure. The small sliver of hope for society that had emerged in her soul had evaporated like a drop of dew in the sun. Her tiny sense of doubt about her supreme act of betrayal had also disappeared without a trace.
Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush.
Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly.
Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting.
Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct.
Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch.
Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past.
Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys.
Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light.
Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night.
Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow.
Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao.
Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered.
Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again.
Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness.
Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been.
Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago.
Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago.
Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details.
Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care.
Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself.
Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father.
Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye.
Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye.
Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask.
Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts.
Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death.
Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well.
Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village.
Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings.
Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng.
Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp.
Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework.
Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other.
Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her.
Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal.
Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them.
Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films.
Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past.
Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour.
Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river.
Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it.
Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane.
Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons.
Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop.
Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it?
Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one.
Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian.
Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study.
Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze.
Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went.
Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking.
Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh.
Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day.
Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.'
Except your ear's bleeding.'
Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm.
Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed.
Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded!
Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!'
Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck.
Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!'
Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound.
Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?'
FATHER FINISHED HIS fistcake as he stood on the withered grass, turned blood-red by the setting sun.
FATHER FINISHED HIS fistcake as he stood on the withered grass, turned blood-red by the setting sun. Then he walked gingerly up to the edge of the water.
FATHER FINISHED HIS fistcake as he stood on the withered grass, turned blood-red by the setting sun. Then he walked gingerly up to the edge of the water. There on the stone bridge across the Black Water River the lead truck, its tyres flattened by the barrier of linked rakes, crouched in front of the other three.
FATHER FINISHED HIS fistcake as he stood on the withered grass, turned blood-red by the setting sun. Then he walked gingerly up to the edge of the water. There on the stone bridge across the Black Water River the lead truck, its tyres flattened by the barrier of linked rakes, crouched in front of the other three. Its railings and fenders were stained by splotches of gore.
FATHER FINISHED HIS fistcake as he stood on the withered grass, turned blood-red by the setting sun. Then he walked gingerly up to the edge of the water. There on the stone bridge across the Black Water River the lead truck, its tyres flattened by the barrier of linked rakes, crouched in front of the other three. Its railings and fenders were stained by splotches of gore. The upper half of a Japanese soldier was draped over one of the railings, his steel helmet hanging upturned by a strap from his neck.
FATHER FINISHED HIS fistcake as he stood on the withered grass, turned blood-red by the setting sun. Then he walked gingerly up to the edge of the water. There on the stone bridge across the Black Water River the lead truck, its tyres flattened by the barrier of linked rakes, crouched in front of the other three. Its railings and fenders were stained by splotches of gore. The upper half of a Japanese soldier was draped over one of the railings, his steel helmet hanging upturned by a strap from his neck. Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose.
FATHER FINISHED HIS fistcake as he stood on the withered grass, turned blood-red by the setting sun. Then he walked gingerly up to the edge of the water. There on the stone bridge across the Black Water River the lead truck, its tyres flattened by the barrier of linked rakes, crouched in front of the other three. Its railings and fenders were stained by splotches of gore. The upper half of a Japanese soldier was draped over one of the railings, his steel helmet hanging upturned by a strap from his neck. Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose. The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed.
FATHER FINISHED HIS fistcake as he stood on the withered grass, turned blood-red by the setting sun. Then he walked gingerly up to the edge of the water. There on the stone bridge across the Black Water River the lead truck, its tyres flattened by the barrier of linked rakes, crouched in front of the other three. Its railings and fenders were stained by splotches of gore. The upper half of a Japanese soldier was draped over one of the railings, his steel helmet hanging upturned by a strap from his neck. Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose. The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed. The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface.
FATHER FINISHED HIS fistcake as he stood on the withered grass, turned blood-red by the setting sun. Then he walked gingerly up to the edge of the water. There on the stone bridge across the Black Water River the lead truck, its tyres flattened by the barrier of linked rakes, crouched in front of the other three. Its railings and fenders were stained by splotches of gore. The upper half of a Japanese soldier was draped over one of the railings, his steel helmet hanging upturned by a strap from his neck. Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose. The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed. The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping.
FULL PURPLE LIPS, like ripe grapes, gave Second Grandma – Passion – her extraordinary appeal.
FULL PURPLE LIPS, like ripe grapes, gave Second Grandma – Passion – her extraordinary appeal. The sands of time had long since interred her origins and background.
FULL PURPLE LIPS, like ripe grapes, gave Second Grandma – Passion – her extraordinary appeal. The sands of time had long since interred her origins and background. Her rich, youthful, resilient flesh, her plump bean-pod face, and her deep-blue, seemingly deathless eyes were buried in the wet yellow earth, extinguishing for all time her angry, defiant gaze, which challenged the world of filth, adored the world of beauty, and brimmed over with an intense consciousness.
FULL PURPLE LIPS, like ripe grapes, gave Second Grandma – Passion – her extraordinary appeal. The sands of time had long since interred her origins and background. Her rich, youthful, resilient flesh, her plump bean-pod face, and her deep-blue, seemingly deathless eyes were buried in the wet yellow earth, extinguishing for all time her angry, defiant gaze, which challenged the world of filth, adored the world of beauty, and brimmed over with an intense consciousness. Second Grandma had been buried in the black earth of her hometown.
FULL PURPLE LIPS, like ripe grapes, gave Second Grandma – Passion – her extraordinary appeal. The sands of time had long since interred her origins and background. Her rich, youthful, resilient flesh, her plump bean-pod face, and her deep-blue, seemingly deathless eyes were buried in the wet yellow earth, extinguishing for all time her angry, defiant gaze, which challenged the world of filth, adored the world of beauty, and brimmed over with an intense consciousness. Second Grandma had been buried in the black earth of her hometown. Her body was enclosed in a coffin of thin willow covered with an uneven coat of reddish-brown varnish that failed to camouflage its wormy, beetle-holed surface.
FULL PURPLE LIPS, like ripe grapes, gave Second Grandma – Passion – her extraordinary appeal. The sands of time had long since interred her origins and background. Her rich, youthful, resilient flesh, her plump bean-pod face, and her deep-blue, seemingly deathless eyes were buried in the wet yellow earth, extinguishing for all time her angry, defiant gaze, which challenged the world of filth, adored the world of beauty, and brimmed over with an intense consciousness. Second Grandma had been buried in the black earth of her hometown. Her body was enclosed in a coffin of thin willow covered with an uneven coat of reddish-brown varnish that failed to camouflage its wormy, beetle-holed surface. The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind.
FULL PURPLE LIPS, like ripe grapes, gave Second Grandma – Passion – her extraordinary appeal. The sands of time had long since interred her origins and background. Her rich, youthful, resilient flesh, her plump bean-pod face, and her deep-blue, seemingly deathless eyes were buried in the wet yellow earth, extinguishing for all time her angry, defiant gaze, which challenged the world of filth, adored the world of beauty, and brimmed over with an intense consciousness. Second Grandma had been buried in the black earth of her hometown. Her body was enclosed in a coffin of thin willow covered with an uneven coat of reddish-brown varnish that failed to camouflage its wormy, beetle-holed surface. The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind. In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar.
FULL PURPLE LIPS, like ripe grapes, gave Second Grandma – Passion – her extraordinary appeal. The sands of time had long since interred her origins and background. Her rich, youthful, resilient flesh, her plump bean-pod face, and her deep-blue, seemingly deathless eyes were buried in the wet yellow earth, extinguishing for all time her angry, defiant gaze, which challenged the world of filth, adored the world of beauty, and brimmed over with an intense consciousness. Second Grandma had been buried in the black earth of her hometown. Her body was enclosed in a coffin of thin willow covered with an uneven coat of reddish-brown varnish that failed to camouflage its wormy, beetle-holed surface. The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind. In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar. Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . .
FULL PURPLE LIPS, like ripe grapes, gave Second Grandma – Passion – her extraordinary appeal. The sands of time had long since interred her origins and background. Her rich, youthful, resilient flesh, her plump bean-pod face, and her deep-blue, seemingly deathless eyes were buried in the wet yellow earth, extinguishing for all time her angry, defiant gaze, which challenged the world of filth, adored the world of beauty, and brimmed over with an intense consciousness. Second Grandma had been buried in the black earth of her hometown. Her body was enclosed in a coffin of thin willow covered with an uneven coat of reddish-brown varnish that failed to camouflage its wormy, beetle-holed surface. The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind. In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar. Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite.
Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers!
Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?'
Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly.
Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash!
Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!'
Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity.
Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing!
Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you!
Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect.
Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening!
Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!'
Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world.
Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought.
Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!'
Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat.
Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought.
Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall.
Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha!
Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves.
Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious.
Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . .
Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . .
Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . .
Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . .
Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . .
Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .'
Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump.
Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes.
Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder.
Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake.
Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open.
Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .'
Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp.
Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts.
Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines.
Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too.
Fang Seven's eyes snapped open.
Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .'
Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp.
Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts.
Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines.
Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too.
Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!'
Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four.
Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground.
Fang family line ended. . . .'
Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump.
Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said.
Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back.
Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air.
Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground.
Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . .
Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . .
Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .'
Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind.
Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes.
Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast.
Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village.
Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans.
Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes.
Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew.
Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew.
Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field.
Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind.
Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister.
Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders.
Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy!
Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.'
Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still.
Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground.
Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems.
Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles.
Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river.
Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river.
Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind.
Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister.
Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders.
Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy!
Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.'
Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still.
Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground.
Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi.
Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder.
Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled.
Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields.
Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down.
Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him.
Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway.
Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland.
Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat.
Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma.
Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away.
Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies.
Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind.
Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance.
Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious.
Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight.
Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway.
Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area.
Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper.
Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight.
Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?'
Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth.
Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan.
Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.'
Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?'
Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .'
Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded.
Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed.
Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .'
Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home?
Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home? Go home?
Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home? Go home? Yes, go home!
Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home? Go home? Yes, go home! Go home . . .'
Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home? Go home? Yes, go home! Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west.
Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home? Go home? Yes, go home! Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race.
Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home? Go home? Yes, go home! Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface.
Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River.
Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills.
Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was.
Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes.
Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite.
Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up.
Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry?
Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am.
Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am. Can you find me something to eat?
Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves.
Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs.
Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat.
Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown.
Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out:
Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –'
Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know.
Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury.
Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world.
Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire.
Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground.
Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it:
Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!'
Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly.
Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly. No response.
Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly. No response. Father ran up and nudged him.
Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly. No response. Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground.
Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly. No response. Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock.
Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre.
Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks.
Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth.
Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared.
Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat.
Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting.
Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet.
Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds.
Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade.
Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines.
Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too.
Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!'
Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four.
Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground.
Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed.
Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .'
Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home?
Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home? Go home?
Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday.
Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below.
Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud.
Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground.
Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes.
Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach.
Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief.
Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red.
Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded.
Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young.
Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious.
Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle.
Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers.
Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars.
Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood.
Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why?
Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy.
Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light.
Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it.
Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother.
Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up.
Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs.
Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next.
Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass.
Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank.
Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river.
Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky:
Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him.
Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds.
Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink.
Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side.
Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface.
Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew.
Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River.
Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills.
Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was.
Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes.
Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew.
Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew.
Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field.
Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground.
Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing.
Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth.
Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down.
Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face.
Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder.
Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother.
Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.'
Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes.
Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder.
Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake.
Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open.
Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .'
Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp.
Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck.
Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.'
Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal.
Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco.
Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge.
Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath.
Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water.
Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls.
Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad.
Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead.
Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?'
Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed.
Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?'
Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads.
Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground.
Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist.
Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –'
Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi.
Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads.
Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground.
Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist.
Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –'
Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi.
Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled.
Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?'
Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column.
Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling.
Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes.
Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son.
Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family.
Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty.
Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period.
Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword.
Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence.
Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment.
Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind.
Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included.
Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included. But when they were quartered in the village, they had stirred things up so much, with chickens squawking and dogs yelping, that you'd have thought it was a garrison command.
Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included. But when they were quartered in the village, they had stirred things up so much, with chickens squawking and dogs yelping, that you'd have thought it was a garrison command. Out on the highway, the soldiers huddled so closely together they looked like an inert snake.
Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included. But when they were quartered in the village, they had stirred things up so much, with chickens squawking and dogs yelping, that you'd have thought it was a garrison command. Out on the highway, the soldiers huddled so closely together they looked like an inert snake. Their motley assortment of weapons included shotguns, fowling pieces, ageing Hanyang rifles, plus a cannon that fired scale weights and was carried by two brothers, Fang Six and Fang Seven.
Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included. But when they were quartered in the village, they had stirred things up so much, with chickens squawking and dogs yelping, that you'd have thought it was a garrison command. Out on the highway, the soldiers huddled so closely together they looked like an inert snake. Their motley assortment of weapons included shotguns, fowling pieces, ageing Hanyang rifles, plus a cannon that fired scale weights and was carried by two brothers, Fang Six and Fang Seven. Mute was toting a rake with twenty-six metal tines, as were three other soldiers.
Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included. But when they were quartered in the village, they had stirred things up so much, with chickens squawking and dogs yelping, that you'd have thought it was a garrison command. Out on the highway, the soldiers huddled so closely together they looked like an inert snake. Their motley assortment of weapons included shotguns, fowling pieces, ageing Hanyang rifles, plus a cannon that fired scale weights and was carried by two brothers, Fang Six and Fang Seven. Mute was toting a rake with twenty-six metal tines, as were three other soldiers. Father still didn't know what an ambush was, and even if he had, he wouldn't have known why anyone would take four rakes to the event.
Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump.
Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said.
Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back.
Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air.
Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground.
Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . .
Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . .
Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .'
Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand.
Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest.
Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open.
Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest.
Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire.
Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground.
Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it:
Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!'
Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly.
Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly. No response.
Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth.
Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down.
Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face.
Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder.
Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it.
Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother.
Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up.
Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs.
Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next.
Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth.
Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious.
Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle.
Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour.
Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .'
Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth.
Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village.
Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight.
Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep.
Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face.
Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek.
Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher.
Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present.
Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood.
Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.'
Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you?
Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.'
Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be.
Father pulled Granddad to his feet.
Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?'
Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?' Granddad mumbled.
Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?' Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?'
Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?' Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky.
Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?' Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses.
Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?' Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground.
Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?' Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes.
Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?' Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses.
Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west.
Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race.
Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface.
Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning.
Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years.
Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye.
Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village.
Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes.
Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat.
Father ran up and nudged him.
Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground.
Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock.
Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss.
Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils.
Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves.
Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious.
Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . .
Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . .
Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher.
Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present.
Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood.
Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.'
Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you?
Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.'
Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be.
Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.'
Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm.
Father said.
Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon.
Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three?
Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?'
Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was.
Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face.
Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth.
Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot.
Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls.
Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands.
Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped.
Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind.
Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes.
Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast.
Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village.
Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans.
Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes.
Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew.
Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him.
Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze.
Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth.
Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red.
Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred.
Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead.
Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?'
Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed.
Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?'
Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them.
Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill.
Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs.
Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently.
Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground.
Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy.
Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed.
Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma.
Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away.
Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad.
Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart.
Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up.
Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill.
Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!'
Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter.
Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth.
Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!'
Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it.
Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge.
Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath.
Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water.
Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls.
Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad.
Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.'
Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels.
Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint.
Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces.
Father still didn't know what an ambush was, and even if he had, he wouldn't have known why anyone would take four rakes to the event.
Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough.
Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked.
Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu.
Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face!
Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess.
Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips.
Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children!
Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh.
Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully.
Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village.
Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes.
Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat.
Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . .
Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . .
Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs.
Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart.
Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren.
Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four.
Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked.
Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu.
Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face!
Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess.
Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips.
Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children!
Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh.
Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully.
Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside.
Father was a little afraid of him.
Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway.
Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland.
Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat.
Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear.
Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head.
Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain.
Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said.
Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!'
Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat.
Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting.
Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet.
Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds.
Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade.
Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously.
Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth.
Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious.
Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle.
Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders.
Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy!
Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.'
Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still.
Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground.
Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems.
Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles.
Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up.
Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!'
Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite.
Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up.
Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry?
Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am.
Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am. Can you find me something to eat?
Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am. Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .'
Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am. Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber.
Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am. Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack.
Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am. Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .'
Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village.
Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all.
Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway.
Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village.
Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him.
Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour.
Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless.
Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories.
Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum.
Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them.
Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man.
Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand.
Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?'
Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours.
Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways.
Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground.
Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first.
Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs.
Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood.
Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest.
Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open.
Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest.
Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire.
Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground.
Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it:
Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!'
Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly.
Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool.
Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday.
Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below.
Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud.
Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground.
Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes.
Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach.
Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief.
Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red.
Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud.
Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground.
Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes.
Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach.
Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief.
Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red.
Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded.
Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump.
Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river.
Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight.
Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes.
Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face.
Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him.
Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall.
Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life.
Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village.
Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning.
Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him.
Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness.
Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad.
Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's.
Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion.
Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger.
Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out.
Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own.
Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other.
Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him.
Fear raced through his heart.
Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought.
Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants.
Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red.
Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings.
Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin.
Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!'
Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin.
Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol!
Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables.
Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables. Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it.
Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables. Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound.
Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables. Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?'
Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables. Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment.
Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables. Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?'
Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables. Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper.
Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables. Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight.
Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables. Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?'
Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep.
Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him.
Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily.
Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was.
Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm.
Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern.
Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him.
Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away.
Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border.
Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm.
Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness.
Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground.
Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air.
Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?"
Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly.
Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head.
Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of?
Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny."
Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast.
Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time.
Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong.
Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother.
Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village.
Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on.
Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them.
Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts.
Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight.
Feng laughed and shook her head.
Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of?
Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny."
Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist.
Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away.
Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall."
Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework.
Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace.
Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes.
Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework.
Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace.
Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes.
Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness.
Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one.
Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world.
Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed.
Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky.
Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun....
Feng, of course, never had this happen to her.
Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal.
Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them.
Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room.
Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it.
Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap.
Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband.
Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was.
Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face.
Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap.
Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient."
Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs.
Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood.
Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi.
Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?"
Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling.
Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes.
Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed."
Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars.
Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire.
Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights.
Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage.
Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined.
Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day.
Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name.
Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither."
Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake.
Finally he gave a sigh.
Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life.
Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance.
Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket.
Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently.
Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right.
Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?'
Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket.
Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say.
Finally she stood up and left without saying a word.
Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel.
Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her.
Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later.
Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened.
Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside.
Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass.
Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.)
Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching.
Finally there was only one person left.
Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules.
Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone.
Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop.
Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up.
Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this.
Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman.
Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back.
Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot.
Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part.
Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future.
Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity?
Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams.
Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others.
Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came.
Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains.
Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight.
Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too.
Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground.
Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor.
Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill.
Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him.
Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates.
Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore.
Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back.
Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back. That was how the whole business went.
Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back. That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time.
Finally we were taken into custody and forced to write confessions for a long time.
Finally we were taken into custody and forced to write confessions for a long time. At first I wrote the following:
Finally we were taken into custody and forced to write confessions for a long time. At first I wrote the following: Chen Qingyang and I have an indecent relationship.
Finally we were taken into custody and forced to write confessions for a long time. At first I wrote the following: Chen Qingyang and I have an indecent relationship. That was all.
Finally we were taken into custody and forced to write confessions for a long time. At first I wrote the following: Chen Qingyang and I have an indecent relationship. That was all. But it came down from above that what I wrote was too simple, and they asked me to start over.
Finally we were taken into custody and forced to write confessions for a long time. At first I wrote the following: Chen Qingyang and I have an indecent relationship. That was all. But it came down from above that what I wrote was too simple, and they asked me to start over. Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me.
Finally we were taken into custody and forced to write confessions for a long time. At first I wrote the following: Chen Qingyang and I have an indecent relationship. That was all. But it came down from above that what I wrote was too simple, and they asked me to start over. Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me. This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail.
Finally we were taken into custody and forced to write confessions for a long time. At first I wrote the following: Chen Qingyang and I have an indecent relationship. That was all. But it came down from above that what I wrote was too simple, and they asked me to start over. Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me. This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail. So I added detail:
Finally we were taken into custody and forced to write confessions for a long time. At first I wrote the following: Chen Qingyang and I have an indecent relationship. That was all. But it came down from above that what I wrote was too simple, and they asked me to start over. Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me. This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail. So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain.
Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office.
Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore.
Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me.
Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone.
Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue.
Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools.
Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions.
Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan.
Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students.
Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath.
Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water.
Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls.
Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad.
Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.'
Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels.
Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint.
Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces.
Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them.
Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade.
Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation.
Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base.
Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater.
Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere.
Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life.
Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds.
Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident.
Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo.
Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman.
Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary.
Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi.
Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching.
Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad.
Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me.
Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet.
Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce.
Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal.
Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen.
Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend.
Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father.
Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum.
Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name.
Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan.
Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards.
Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution.
Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist.
Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots.
Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray.
Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair.
Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it.
Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore.
Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day.
Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease.
Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it.
Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them.
Finally, they hurt each other.
Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him.
Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest.
Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road.
Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .'
Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said.
Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon.
Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three?
Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?'
Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome.
Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this?
Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see.
Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way.
Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate.
Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble.
Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear.
Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here.
Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.'
Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, '
Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry.
Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said.
Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!'
Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face.
Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves.
Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything.
Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi.
Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair.
First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out.
First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away.
First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot.
First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.'
First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned.
First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy!
First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge?
First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?'
First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian.
First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon.
First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement.
First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement.
First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too.
First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them.
First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang.
First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game.
First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased.
First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled.
First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly.
First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting.
First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct.
First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch.
First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past.
First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys.
First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light.
First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night.
First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color.
Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me.
Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains.
Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape.
Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up.
Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing.
Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair.
Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything.
Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that.
Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone.
Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat.
Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought.
Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall.
Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha!
Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha! Some fall!
Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha! Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.'
Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha! Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess.
Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha! Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice!
Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha! Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat?
Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang.
Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside.
Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart.
Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday.
Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts.
Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks.
Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop.
Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here.
Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion.
For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came.
For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut.
For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it.
For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket.
For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale.
For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones.
For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold.
For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up.
For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him.
For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech.
For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading.
For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt.
For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher.
For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth).
For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor.
For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic.
For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days.
For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain.
For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.'
For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy.
For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.'
For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man.
For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.'
For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed.
For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer.
For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right.
For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.'
For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do.
For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything.
For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around.
For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away.
For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene.
For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south.
For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot.
For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night.
For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while.
For a moment she wanted to die.
For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out.
For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind.
For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him.
For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone.
For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her.
For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it.
For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one.
For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart.
For a moment they did not know what to do.
For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said.
For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky.
For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience.
For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature."
For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this.
For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic.
For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible.
For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again.
For a while the atmosphere was not bad.
For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions.
For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission.
For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely.
For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds.
For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border.
For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent.
For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border.
For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side.
For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense.
For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession.
For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more.
For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head.
For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked.
For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself.
For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows.
For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body.
For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then.
For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant....
For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them.
For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream.
For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book....
For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents.
For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do.
For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai.
For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour.
For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence.
For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything.
For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain.
For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967.
For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning.
For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate.
For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal.
For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution.
For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny.
For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours.
For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.'
For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage.
For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp.
For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang.
For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls.
For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally.
For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration.
For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top.
For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said.
For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform.
For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute.
For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night.
For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on.
For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me.
For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing.
For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight.
For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting.
For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening.
For now, our opponents are still human.
For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization.
For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this.
For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day.
For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival.
For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day.
For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely.
For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days.
For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us.
For some reason, her face blushed a little.
For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them.
For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do?
For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on.
For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry?
For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out.
For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out. She said, What?
For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out. She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy?
For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out. She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course.
For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was.
For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest.
For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example.
For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat.
For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow.
For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood.
For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you.
For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears.
For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel.
For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring.
For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador.
For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce.
For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left.
For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session.
For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage.
For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb.
For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said:
For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier.
For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy.
For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation.
For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity.
For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun.
For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries.
For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human.
For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization.
For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this.
For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day.
For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed.
For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed. A person like me never cares much about saving face.
For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed. A person like me never cares much about saving face. After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan.
For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed. A person like me never cares much about saving face. After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on.
For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed. A person like me never cares much about saving face. After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was.
For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed. A person like me never cares much about saving face. After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon.
For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed. A person like me never cares much about saving face. After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot.
For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed. A person like me never cares much about saving face. After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot. I was very popular there.
For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed. A person like me never cares much about saving face. After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot. I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me.
For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out.
For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one.
For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight.
For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say.
For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful!
For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!"
For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?'
For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter.
For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself.
For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery.
For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion.
For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides.
For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible.
For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security.
For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside.
For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another.
For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom.
For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them.
For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties.
For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy.
For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal.
For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough.
For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence.
For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for.
For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour.
For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out.
For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion.
For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX!
For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking.
For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are?
For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train.
For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing.
For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks.
For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts.
For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them."
For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said.
For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company.
For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly.
For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir.
For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?'
For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin.
For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her.
For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy.
For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored.
For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?'
Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it.
Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated.
Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies.
Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body?
Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken.
Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off.
Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground.
Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards.
Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause.
Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told.
Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch.
Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!'
Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her.
Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.'
Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour.
Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch.
Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.'
Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple.
Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up.
Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over.
Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down.
Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time.
Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard.
Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard. Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth.
Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard. Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth. Her bottom was very round.
Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard. Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth. Her bottom was very round. Fuck, I felt terrific.
Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard. Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth. Her bottom was very round. Fuck, I felt terrific. She immediately behaved herself after getting spanked.
Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen.
Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru.
Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated.
Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler.
Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat.
Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable.
Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.'
Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather.
Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody?
Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself.
Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat.
Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on!
Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on! Take me there!'
Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on! Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly!
Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on! Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.'
Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on! Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see.
Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on! Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated.
Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on! Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat.
Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards.
Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause.
Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest.
Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction.
Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall.
Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand.
Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this.
Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.'
Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot.
Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women.
Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship.
Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other.
Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh.
Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher.
Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to.
Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma."
Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking.
Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course.
Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I.
Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it?
Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence.
Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view.
Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind.
Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue.
Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.'
Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse?
Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part.
Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal
Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country.
Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake.
Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City.
Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them.
Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here.
Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth.
Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang.
Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time.
Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion.
Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides.
Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible.
Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security.
Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside.
Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another.
Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom.
Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them.
Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air.
Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country.
Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night.
Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found.
Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined.
Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined. In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them.
Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined. In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them. Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window.
Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined. In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them. Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window. And, since the houses in this area all had wooden walls and bamboo fences—though also, doubtless, because they were doomed to destruction anyway-the fire leaped from house to house until the whole street was blazing away like a regular Fiery Mountain; and though the firemen came to put it out, by the time they arrived the fire was well under way and long past controlling, and roared away all night long until it had burnt itself out, rendering heaven knows how many families homeless in the process.
Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined. In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them. Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window. And, since the houses in this area all had wooden walls and bamboo fences—though also, doubtless, because they were doomed to destruction anyway-the fire leaped from house to house until the whole street was blazing away like a regular Fiery Mountain; and though the firemen came to put it out, by the time they arrived the fire was well under way and long past controlling, and roared away all night long until it had burnt itself out, rendering heaven knows how many families homeless in the process. Poor Zhens!
Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined. In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them. Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window. And, since the houses in this area all had wooden walls and bamboo fences—though also, doubtless, because they were doomed to destruction anyway-the fire leaped from house to house until the whole street was blazing away like a regular Fiery Mountain; and though the firemen came to put it out, by the time they arrived the fire was well under way and long past controlling, and roared away all night long until it had burnt itself out, rendering heaven knows how many families homeless in the process. Poor Zhens! Though they and their handful of domestics escaped unhurt, their house, which was only next door to the temple, was soon reduced to a heap of rubble, while Shi-yin stood by helpless, groaning and stamping in despair.
Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces.
Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them.
Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood.
Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest.
Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open.
Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest.
Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire.
Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground.
Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it:
Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room.
Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off.
Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak.
Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up.
Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue.
Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time.
Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope?
Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair.
Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did.
From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence.
From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view.
From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind.
From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue.
From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.'
From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse?
From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part.
From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have.
From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention.
From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly.
From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out.
From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand.
From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell.
From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves.
From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps.
From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off.
From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal.
From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise.
From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.'
From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed.
From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language.
From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said.
From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.'
From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing.
From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass.
From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate.
From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us.
From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.'
From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper.
From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after.
From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time?
From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!'
From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?'
From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not.
From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.'
From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair.
From that moment on, I never saw her again.
From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again.
From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs.
From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness?
From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year.
From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him.
From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect.
From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse.
From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair.
From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective.
From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels.
From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means.
From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels.
From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style.
From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style. Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again.
From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style. Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again. Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure.
From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style. Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again. Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure. And Bao-yu, though he too was distressed at the prospect of Dai-yu's leaving him, could scarcely seek to interfere in a matter affecting the natural feelings of a father and his child.
From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style. Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again. Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure. And Bao-yu, though he too was distressed at the prospect of Dai-yu's leaving him, could scarcely seek to interfere in a matter affecting the natural feelings of a father and his child. Grandmother Jia insisted that Jia Lian should accompany Dai-yu and see her safely there and back.
From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style. Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again. Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure. And Bao-yu, though he too was distressed at the prospect of Dai-yu's leaving him, could scarcely seek to interfere in a matter affecting the natural feelings of a father and his child. Grandmother Jia insisted that Jia Lian should accompany Dai-yu and see her safely there and back. The various gifts to be taken and the journey-money were, it goes without saying, duly prepared.
From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened.
From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said.
From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you.
From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.'
From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again.
From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist.
From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.)
From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought.
From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.'
From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working.
From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them.
From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans.
From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls!
From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave.
From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil.
From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion.
From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself.
From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky.
From then on, he always gave me a hard time.
From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence:
From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog;
From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye;
From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun.
From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman.
From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary.
From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi.
From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching.
From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan.
From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students.
From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier?
From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing.
From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on.
From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools.
From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope.
From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time.
From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches.
From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain.
From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967.
From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning.
From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate.
From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal.
From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution.
From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny.
From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours.
From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd.
From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady.
From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit.
From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine.
From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back.
From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway.
From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation.
From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine.
From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street.
From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene.
Fuck, I felt terrific.
Fuck, I felt terrific. She immediately behaved herself after getting spanked.
Fuck, I felt terrific. She immediately behaved herself after getting spanked. She became very submissive, not saying another word.
Fuck, I felt terrific. She immediately behaved herself after getting spanked. She became very submissive, not saying another word. Of course, it was wrong to slap her bottom, but I thought this kind of thing might not be what other damaged goods and their lovers get into.
Fuck, I felt terrific. She immediately behaved herself after getting spanked. She became very submissive, not saying another word. Of course, it was wrong to slap her bottom, but I thought this kind of thing might not be what other damaged goods and their lovers get into. So the incident seemed beside the point and I didn't write about it.
GENTLE READER, What, you may ask, was the origin of this book?
GENTLE READER, What, you may ask, was the origin of this book? Though the answer to this question may at first seem to border on the absurd, reflection will show that there is a good deal more in it than meets the eye.
GENTLE READER, What, you may ask, was the origin of this book? Though the answer to this question may at first seem to border on the absurd, reflection will show that there is a good deal more in it than meets the eye. Long ago, when the goddess Nǚ-wa was repairing the sky, she melted down a great quantity of rock and, on the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains, moulded the amalgam into thirty-six thousand, five hundred and one large building blocks, each measuring seventy-two feet by a hundred and forty-four feet square.
GENTLE READER, What, you may ask, was the origin of this book? Though the answer to this question may at first seem to border on the absurd, reflection will show that there is a good deal more in it than meets the eye. Long ago, when the goddess Nǚ-wa was repairing the sky, she melted down a great quantity of rock and, on the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains, moulded the amalgam into thirty-six thousand, five hundred and one large building blocks, each measuring seventy-two feet by a hundred and forty-four feet square. She used thirty-six thousand five hundred of these blocks in the course of her building operations, leaving a single odd block unused, which lay, all on its own, at the foot of Greensickness Peak in the aforementioned mountains.
GENTLE READER, What, you may ask, was the origin of this book? Though the answer to this question may at first seem to border on the absurd, reflection will show that there is a good deal more in it than meets the eye. Long ago, when the goddess Nǚ-wa was repairing the sky, she melted down a great quantity of rock and, on the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains, moulded the amalgam into thirty-six thousand, five hundred and one large building blocks, each measuring seventy-two feet by a hundred and forty-four feet square. She used thirty-six thousand five hundred of these blocks in the course of her building operations, leaving a single odd block unused, which lay, all on its own, at the foot of Greensickness Peak in the aforementioned mountains. Now this block of stone, having undergone the melting and moulding of a goddess, possessed magic powers.
GENTLE READER, What, you may ask, was the origin of this book? Though the answer to this question may at first seem to border on the absurd, reflection will show that there is a good deal more in it than meets the eye. Long ago, when the goddess Nǚ-wa was repairing the sky, she melted down a great quantity of rock and, on the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains, moulded the amalgam into thirty-six thousand, five hundred and one large building blocks, each measuring seventy-two feet by a hundred and forty-four feet square. She used thirty-six thousand five hundred of these blocks in the course of her building operations, leaving a single odd block unused, which lay, all on its own, at the foot of Greensickness Peak in the aforementioned mountains. Now this block of stone, having undergone the melting and moulding of a goddess, possessed magic powers. It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted.
GENTLE READER, What, you may ask, was the origin of this book? Though the answer to this question may at first seem to border on the absurd, reflection will show that there is a good deal more in it than meets the eye. Long ago, when the goddess Nǚ-wa was repairing the sky, she melted down a great quantity of rock and, on the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains, moulded the amalgam into thirty-six thousand, five hundred and one large building blocks, each measuring seventy-two feet by a hundred and forty-four feet square. She used thirty-six thousand five hundred of these blocks in the course of her building operations, leaving a single odd block unused, which lay, all on its own, at the foot of Greensickness Peak in the aforementioned mountains. Now this block of stone, having undergone the melting and moulding of a goddess, possessed magic powers. It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted. Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation.
GENTLE READER, What, you may ask, was the origin of this book? Though the answer to this question may at first seem to border on the absurd, reflection will show that there is a good deal more in it than meets the eye. Long ago, when the goddess Nǚ-wa was repairing the sky, she melted down a great quantity of rock and, on the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains, moulded the amalgam into thirty-six thousand, five hundred and one large building blocks, each measuring seventy-two feet by a hundred and forty-four feet square. She used thirty-six thousand five hundred of these blocks in the course of her building operations, leaving a single odd block unused, which lay, all on its own, at the foot of Greensickness Peak in the aforementioned mountains. Now this block of stone, having undergone the melting and moulding of a goddess, possessed magic powers. It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted. Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation. One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance.
GENTLE READER, What, you may ask, was the origin of this book? Though the answer to this question may at first seem to border on the absurd, reflection will show that there is a good deal more in it than meets the eye. Long ago, when the goddess Nǚ-wa was repairing the sky, she melted down a great quantity of rock and, on the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains, moulded the amalgam into thirty-six thousand, five hundred and one large building blocks, each measuring seventy-two feet by a hundred and forty-four feet square. She used thirty-six thousand five hundred of these blocks in the course of her building operations, leaving a single odd block unused, which lay, all on its own, at the foot of Greensickness Peak in the aforementioned mountains. Now this block of stone, having undergone the melting and moulding of a goddess, possessed magic powers. It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted. Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation. One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk.
GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son.
GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family.
GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty.
GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period.
GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword.
GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence.
GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment.
GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind.
GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor.
General Chang indicated that he should remain seated.
General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!"
General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone.
General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table.
General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket.
General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments?
General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first."
General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve.
General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets.
General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation.
General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity.
General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun.
General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries.
General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human.
General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization.
General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this.
General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day.
General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival.
General Chang slammed the table.
General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters.
General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is."
General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman,"
General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar.
General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up.
General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice.
General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What?
General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What? You look down on the police?
Gentle reader, have patience!
Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began:
Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men.
Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane.
Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple.
Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum.
Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood.
Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person.
Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry.
Give her to me!'
Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses:
Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow!
Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!'
Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it.
Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether.
Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business?
Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill.
Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.'
Give me a cigarette too.
Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her.
Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air.
Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely.
Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely.
Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch.
Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go.
Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body.
Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever.
Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist.
Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth.
Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white.
Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone.
Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal.
Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short.
Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body.
Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang.
Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea?
Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data."
Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?"
Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table.
Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table. No one spoke.
Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table. No one spoke. "All right.
Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table. No one spoke. "All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details."
Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table. No one spoke. "All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up.
Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table. No one spoke. "All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back."
Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table. No one spoke. "All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated.
Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch.
Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.'
Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel.
Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly.
Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way.
Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?'
Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng.
Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off.
Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.'
Go home . . .'
Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west.
Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race.
Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface.
Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning.
Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years.
Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye.
Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village.
Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes.
Go home?
Go home? Yes, go home!
Go home? Yes, go home! Go home . . .'
Go home? Yes, go home! Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west.
Go home? Yes, go home! Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race.
Go home? Yes, go home! Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface.
Go home? Yes, go home! Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning.
Go home? Yes, go home! Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years.
Go home? Yes, go home! Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye.
Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears.
Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman.
Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead.
Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter.
Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation.
Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie.
Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her."
Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos.
Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao.
Gossip
Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom.
Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block.
Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos.
Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman.
Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat.
Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist.
Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust.
Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told.
Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom.
Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block.
Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos.
Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman.
Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat.
Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist.
Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust.
Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told.
Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip.
Gossip always muddles the senses.
Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history.
Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites.
Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic.
Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail.
Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace.
Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with.
Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping.
Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river.
Gossip always sinks to the lowest place.
Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there.
Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water.
Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity.
Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational.
Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught.
Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found.
Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar.
Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang.
Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational.
Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught.
Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found.
Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar.
Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang.
Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core.
Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made.
Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses.
Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history.
Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist.
Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust.
Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told.
Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip.
Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth.
Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion.
Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all.
Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong.
Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle.
Gossip is base.
Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation.
Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated.
Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs.
Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be.
Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control.
Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over.
Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage.
Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice.
Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong.
Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle.
Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity.
Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them.
Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused.
Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day.
Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind.
Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates.
Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day.
Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice.
Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise.
Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials.
Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles.
Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip.
Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine.
Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west.
Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions.
Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes.
Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation.
Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling.
Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement.
Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics.
Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society.
Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree.
Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way.
Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place.
Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal.
Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors.
Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip.
Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time.
Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences.
Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books.
Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling.
Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners.
Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow.
Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew.
Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details.
Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart.
Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time.
Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time!
Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross.
Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person.
Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic.
Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface.
Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away.
Gradually the three suns moved farther away.
Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars.
Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened.
Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke.
Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her.
Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face.
Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood.
Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her.
Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents.
Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village.
Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on.
Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them.
Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts.
Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight.
Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes.
Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs.
Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better.
Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days.
Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome.
Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen.
Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high.
Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders.
Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement.
Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings.
Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant.
Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls.
Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens.
Grain fell sporadically like glistening tears.
Grain fell sporadically like glistening tears. A sweet odour grew heavy in the air; the dark soil of the southern edge of our village had been thoroughly soaked by human blood.
Grain fell sporadically like glistening tears. A sweet odour grew heavy in the air; the dark soil of the southern edge of our village had been thoroughly soaked by human blood. Lights from fires in the village curled like foxtails, as occasional pops, like the crackling of dry wood, momentarily filled the air with a charred odour that merged with the stifling stench of blood.
Grain fell sporadically like glistening tears. A sweet odour grew heavy in the air; the dark soil of the southern edge of our village had been thoroughly soaked by human blood. Lights from fires in the village curled like foxtails, as occasional pops, like the crackling of dry wood, momentarily filled the air with a charred odour that merged with the stifling stench of blood. The wound on Granddad's arm had turned worse, the scabs cracking and releasing a rotting, oozing mixture of dark blood and white pus.
Grain fell sporadically like glistening tears. A sweet odour grew heavy in the air; the dark soil of the southern edge of our village had been thoroughly soaked by human blood. Lights from fires in the village curled like foxtails, as occasional pops, like the crackling of dry wood, momentarily filled the air with a charred odour that merged with the stifling stench of blood. The wound on Granddad's arm had turned worse, the scabs cracking and releasing a rotting, oozing mixture of dark blood and white pus. He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound.
Grain fell sporadically like glistening tears. A sweet odour grew heavy in the air; the dark soil of the southern edge of our village had been thoroughly soaked by human blood. Lights from fires in the village curled like foxtails, as occasional pops, like the crackling of dry wood, momentarily filled the air with a charred odour that merged with the stifling stench of blood. The wound on Granddad's arm had turned worse, the scabs cracking and releasing a rotting, oozing mixture of dark blood and white pus. He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound. Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables.
Grain fell sporadically like glistening tears. A sweet odour grew heavy in the air; the dark soil of the southern edge of our village had been thoroughly soaked by human blood. Lights from fires in the village curled like foxtails, as occasional pops, like the crackling of dry wood, momentarily filled the air with a charred odour that merged with the stifling stench of blood. The wound on Granddad's arm had turned worse, the scabs cracking and releasing a rotting, oozing mixture of dark blood and white pus. He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound. Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables. Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it.
Grain fell sporadically like glistening tears. A sweet odour grew heavy in the air; the dark soil of the southern edge of our village had been thoroughly soaked by human blood. Lights from fires in the village curled like foxtails, as occasional pops, like the crackling of dry wood, momentarily filled the air with a charred odour that merged with the stifling stench of blood. The wound on Granddad's arm had turned worse, the scabs cracking and releasing a rotting, oozing mixture of dark blood and white pus. He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound. Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables. Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound.
Grain fell sporadically like glistening tears. A sweet odour grew heavy in the air; the dark soil of the southern edge of our village had been thoroughly soaked by human blood. Lights from fires in the village curled like foxtails, as occasional pops, like the crackling of dry wood, momentarily filled the air with a charred odour that merged with the stifling stench of blood. The wound on Granddad's arm had turned worse, the scabs cracking and releasing a rotting, oozing mixture of dark blood and white pus. He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound. Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables. Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?'
Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .'
Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth.
Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village.
Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight.
Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep.
Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast.
Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth.
Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could.
Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward.
Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them.
Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood.
Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest.
Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open.
Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest.
Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire.
Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground.
Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it:
Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!'
Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground.
Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes.
Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses.
Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans.
Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground.
Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them.
Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man.
Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand.
Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?'
Granddad and Father were exhausted.
Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire.
Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight.
Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes.
Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face.
Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him.
Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall.
Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life.
Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village.
Granddad called out excitedly.
Granddad called out excitedly. No response.
Granddad called out excitedly. No response. Father ran up and nudged him.
Granddad called out excitedly. No response. Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground.
Granddad called out excitedly. No response. Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock.
Granddad called out excitedly. No response. Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss.
Granddad called out excitedly. No response. Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils.
Granddad called out excitedly. No response. Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves.
Granddad called out excitedly. No response. Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious.
Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth.
Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot.
Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls.
Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill.
Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree.
Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!'
Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth.
Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!'
Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious.
Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses.
Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans.
Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground.
Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them.
Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man.
Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand.
Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?'
Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours.
Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways.
Granddad growled through clenched teeth.
Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!'
Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious.
Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!'
Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother!
Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!'
Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily.
Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that.
Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you.
Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs.
Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart.
Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren.
Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four.
Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River.
Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought.
Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart.
Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air.
Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave.
Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground.
Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!'
Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route.
Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!'
Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me!
Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn?
Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village.
Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village. Those thieves got all the good stuff.
Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village. Those thieves got all the good stuff. I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.'
Granddad laid him back down on the ground.
Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . .
Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . .
Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .'
Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand.
Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang.
Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.'
Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . .
Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . .
Granddad lashed out angrily.
Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that.
Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you.
Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble.
Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained.
Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you?
Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you!
Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge!
Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard!
Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard.
Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan!
Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up!
Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up! Wake up!
Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up! Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .'
Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up! Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes.
Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up! Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son.
Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up! Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family.
Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up! Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty.
Granddad moved his arm back and forth.
Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan.
Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.'
Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?'
Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .'
Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded.
Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before?
Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while.
Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?' 'No, she wouldn't have. . . .' Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .'
Granddad mumbled.
Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?'
Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky.
Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses.
Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground.
Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes.
Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses.
Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans.
Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground.
Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it.
Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound.
Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?'
Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment.
Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?'
Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper.
Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight.
Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?'
Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth.
Granddad picked up a wooden table and threw it at the old man's bald head.
Granddad picked up a wooden table and threw it at the old man's bald head. He screamed and held his bleeding scalp as he rolled in the dirt.
Granddad picked up a wooden table and threw it at the old man's bald head. He screamed and held his bleeding scalp as he rolled in the dirt. Granddad reached down and picked him up by his collar.
Granddad picked up a wooden table and threw it at the old man's bald head. He screamed and held his bleeding scalp as he rolled in the dirt. Granddad reached down and picked him up by his collar. Looking straight into those tortured eyes, he said, 'Our hero, the "potato picker", then raised his fist and drove it with a loud crack into the old man's face, sending him crumpling to the ground, face up.
Granddad picked up a wooden table and threw it at the old man's bald head. He screamed and held his bleeding scalp as he rolled in the dirt. Granddad reached down and picked him up by his collar. Looking straight into those tortured eyes, he said, 'Our hero, the "potato picker", then raised his fist and drove it with a loud crack into the old man's face, sending him crumpling to the ground, face up. Granddad walked up and kicked him in the face, hard.
Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years.
Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma.
Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit.
Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit. He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly.
Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit. He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly. Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie.
Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit. He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly. Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie. She was three months pregnant.
Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit. He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly. Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie. She was three months pregnant. A period of increased tenderness, pregnancy is a time of weakness during which women need attention and protection, and Second Grandma was no exception.
Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit. He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly. Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie. She was three months pregnant. A period of increased tenderness, pregnancy is a time of weakness during which women need attention and protection, and Second Grandma was no exception. Counting the days on her fingers, she longed for Granddad.
Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit. He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly. Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie. She was three months pregnant. A period of increased tenderness, pregnancy is a time of weakness during which women need attention and protection, and Second Grandma was no exception. Counting the days on her fingers, she longed for Granddad. He would be there tomorrow.
Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder.
Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake.
Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open.
Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .'
Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp.
Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts.
Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines.
Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too.
Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!'
Granddad reached down and picked him up by his collar.
Granddad reached down and picked him up by his collar. Looking straight into those tortured eyes, he said, 'Our hero, the "potato picker", then raised his fist and drove it with a loud crack into the old man's face, sending him crumpling to the ground, face up.
Granddad reached down and picked him up by his collar. Looking straight into those tortured eyes, he said, 'Our hero, the "potato picker", then raised his fist and drove it with a loud crack into the old man's face, sending him crumpling to the ground, face up. Granddad walked up and kicked him in the face, hard.
Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon.
Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three?
Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?'
Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was.
Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face.
Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth.
Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot.
Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls.
Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill.
Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber.
Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack.
Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .'
Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead.
Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry.
Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.'
Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet.
Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?'
Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?' Granddad mumbled.
Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls.
Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad.
Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.'
Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels.
Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint.
Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces.
Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them.
Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood.
Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest.
Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest.
Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire.
Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground.
Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it:
Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!'
Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly.
Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly. No response.
Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly. No response. Father ran up and nudged him.
Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly. No response. Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground.
Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter.
Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth.
Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!'
Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it.
Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth.
Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck.
Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.'
Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal.
Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco.
Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp.
Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts.
Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines.
Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too.
Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!'
Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four.
Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground.
Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed.
Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .'
Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand.
Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang.
Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.'
Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . .
Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . .
Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .'
Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father.
Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?'
Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.'
Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father.
Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?'
Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.'
Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder.
Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother.
Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.'
Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes.
Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder.
Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder. The pressure of the moment made him quake.
Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels.
Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint.
Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces.
Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them.
Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood.
Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest.
Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open.
Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest.
Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire.
Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal.
Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco.
Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge.
Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath.
Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water.
Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls.
Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad.
Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.'
Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels.
Granddad thought for a moment.
Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?'
Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper.
Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight.
Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?'
Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth.
Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan.
Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.'
Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan. An elixir like this will work on any wound, no matter how serious.' 'Dad, if we'd had something like that for Mother, she wouldn't have died, would she?'
Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes.
Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses.
Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans.
Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground.
Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them.
Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man.
Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand.
Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?'
Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours.
Granddad walked up and kicked him in the face, hard.
Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin.
Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white.
Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly.
Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad!
Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?'
Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face.
Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing.
Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping.
Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad.
Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four.
Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River.
Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought.
Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart.
Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air.
Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave.
Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike.
Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus.
Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world.
Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step.
Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings.
Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads.
Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling.
Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders.
Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads.
Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned.
Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits.
Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure.
Granddad's face clouded.
Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before?
Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while.
Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .'
Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol.
Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall.
Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap.
Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields.
Granddad's face clouded. 'Dad, wouldn't it've been great if you'd told me about this before? Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre.
Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest.
Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight.
Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing.
Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out:
Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son!
Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?'
Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad.
Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart.
Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up.
Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth.
Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village.
Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight.
Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep.
Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast.
Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth.
Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could.
Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward.
Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away.
Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat.
Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown.
Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out:
Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –'
Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know.
Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury.
Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world.
Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could.
Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood.
Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother.
Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up.
Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs.
Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next.
Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass.
Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank.
Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river.
Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky:
Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . .
Grandma, a padded jacket over her shoulders, saw them to the edge of the village.
Grandma, a padded jacket over her shoulders, saw them to the edge of the village. 'Stop here,' Commander Yu ordered her.
Grandma, a padded jacket over her shoulders, saw them to the edge of the village. 'Stop here,' Commander Yu ordered her. She stopped.
Grandma, a padded jacket over her shoulders, saw them to the edge of the village. 'Stop here,' Commander Yu ordered her. She stopped. 'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father.
Grandma, a padded jacket over her shoulders, saw them to the edge of the village. 'Stop here,' Commander Yu ordered her. She stopped. 'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father. The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him.
Grandma, a padded jacket over her shoulders, saw them to the edge of the village. 'Stop here,' Commander Yu ordered her. She stopped. 'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father. The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him. He shivered.
Grandma, a padded jacket over her shoulders, saw them to the edge of the village. 'Stop here,' Commander Yu ordered her. She stopped. 'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father. The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him. He shivered. His stomach growled.
Grandma, a padded jacket over her shoulders, saw them to the edge of the village. 'Stop here,' Commander Yu ordered her. She stopped. 'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father. The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him. He shivered. His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.'
Grandma, a padded jacket over her shoulders, saw them to the edge of the village. 'Stop here,' Commander Yu ordered her. She stopped. 'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father. The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him. He shivered. His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred.
Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears.
Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father.
Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman.
Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village.
Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later.
Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad.
Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later.
Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted.
Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire.
Grandmother Jia insisted that Jia Lian should accompany Dai-yu and see her safely there and back.
Grandmother Jia insisted that Jia Lian should accompany Dai-yu and see her safely there and back. The various gifts to be taken and the journey-money were, it goes without saying, duly prepared.
Grandmother Jia insisted that Jia Lian should accompany Dai-yu and see her safely there and back. The various gifts to be taken and the journey-money were, it goes without saying, duly prepared. A suitable day on which to commence the journey was quickly determined and Jia Lian and Dai-yu took leave of all the rest and, embarking with their attendants, set sail for Yangchow.
Grandmother Jia insisted that Jia Lian should accompany Dai-yu and see her safely there and back. The various gifts to be taken and the journey-money were, it goes without saying, duly prepared. A suitable day on which to commence the journey was quickly determined and Jia Lian and Dai-yu took leave of all the rest and, embarking with their attendants, set sail for Yangchow. If you wish for further details, you may learn them in the following chapter.
Grandmother's!
Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them?
Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.'
Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response.
Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice.
Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter.
Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said.
Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more.
Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out.
Great friendship is a promise.
Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin.
Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect.
Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence.
Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time.
Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue.
Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing.
Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office.
Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore.
Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.'
Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still.
Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground.
Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems.
Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles.
Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up.
Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!'
Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted.
Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them.
Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs.
Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat.
Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown.
Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out:
Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –'
Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know.
Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury.
Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world.
Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could.
Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying.
Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you.
Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.'
Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang.
Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province.
Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life.
Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces.
Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed.
Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely.
Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet:
Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere.
Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said.
Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup.
Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped.
Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family.
Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement.
Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message.
Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted).
Gu Yanwu sighed.
Gu Yanwu sighed. 'We've all seen this Ming History.
Gu Yanwu sighed. 'We've all seen this Ming History. There are, inevitably, passages in it which are not very complimentary to the Tartars.
Gu Yanwu sighed. 'We've all seen this Ming History. There are, inevitably, passages in it which are not very complimentary to the Tartars. It was written by Zhu Guozhen, who, as you know, was a former Chancellor at the Ming Court.
Gu Yanwu sighed. 'We've all seen this Ming History. There are, inevitably, passages in it which are not very complimentary to the Tartars. It was written by Zhu Guozhen, who, as you know, was a former Chancellor at the Ming Court. When he came to write about the "antics of the Paramount Chief of the Jianzhou tribe", which is how the Ming Court used to refer to the Tartars, it's a bit hard to see how he could have been polite.'
Gu Yanwu sighed. 'We've all seen this Ming History. There are, inevitably, passages in it which are not very complimentary to the Tartars. It was written by Zhu Guozhen, who, as you know, was a former Chancellor at the Ming Court. When he came to write about the "antics of the Paramount Chief of the Jianzhou tribe", which is how the Ming Court used to refer to the Tartars, it's a bit hard to see how he could have been polite.' Lü nodded: 'I heard somewhere that a member of the Zhuang family of Huzhou paid one of Chancellor Zhu's heirs a thousand taels of silver for the manuscript and published it under his own name— never dreaming, of course, that it would lead to such terrible consequences.'
Gu Yanwu sighed. 'We've all seen this Ming History. There are, inevitably, passages in it which are not very complimentary to the Tartars. It was written by Zhu Guozhen, who, as you know, was a former Chancellor at the Ming Court. When he came to write about the "antics of the Paramount Chief of the Jianzhou tribe", which is how the Ming Court used to refer to the Tartars, it's a bit hard to see how he could have been polite.' Lü nodded: 'I heard somewhere that a member of the Zhuang family of Huzhou paid one of Chancellor Zhu's heirs a thousand taels of silver for the manuscript and published it under his own name— never dreaming, of course, that it would lead to such terrible consequences.' Gu went on to tell him the whole story.
Gu Yanwu smiled.
Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people.
Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found.
Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society.
Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together.
Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to.
Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?'
Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly.
Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then.
Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message.
Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted).
Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere.
Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole.
Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.'
Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage.
Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp.
Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang.
Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls.
Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely.
Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it.
Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu.
Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it.
Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil.
Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?'
Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink.
Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem:
Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame?
Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate.
Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, '
Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry.
Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said.
Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!'
Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face.
Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves.
Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything.
Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi.
Gu went on to tell him the whole story.
Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop.
Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here.
Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion.
Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys.
Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west.
Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color.
Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand.
Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained.
Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue.
Ha ha ha!
Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.'
Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body.
Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath.
Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation.
Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch.
Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?'
Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted.
Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do.
Ha ha!
Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".'
Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully.
Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind.
Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road.
Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own.
Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance.
Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange.
Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before.
Ha!
Ha! Some fall!
Ha! Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.'
Ha! Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess.
Ha! Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice!
Ha! Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat?
Ha! Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!'
Ha! Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace.
Ha! Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle.
Hai Dafu?
Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?'
Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket.
Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said.
Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke.
Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said.
Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me.
Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.'
Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand.
Hard.
Hard. Tell me what you feel.'
Hard. Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said.
Hard. Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud.
Hard. Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow.
Hard. Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion.
Hard. Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention.
Hard. Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony.
Hard. Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction.
Has anything been happening in the street?'
Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin.
Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her.
Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy.
Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored.
Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?'
Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea.
Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.'
Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences.
Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat?
Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!'
Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace.
Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle.
Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed.
Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought.
Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut.
Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?'
Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's.
Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'?
Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced."
Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years.
Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle.
Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain.
Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back."
Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back."
Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?"
Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?"
Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment.
Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night?
Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity.
Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets.
Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still.
Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others.
Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her.
Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk.
Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports.
Having arrived at the hospital, she seemed to improve, and Mr. Cheng went out to get something for their dinner.
Having arrived at the hospital, she seemed to improve, and Mr. Cheng went out to get something for their dinner. By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room.
Having arrived at the hospital, she seemed to improve, and Mr. Cheng went out to get something for their dinner. By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room. It was a baby girl.
Having arrived at the hospital, she seemed to improve, and Mr. Cheng went out to get something for their dinner. By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room. It was a baby girl. She was born at eight o'clock.
Having arrived at the hospital, she seemed to improve, and Mr. Cheng went out to get something for their dinner. By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room. It was a baby girl. She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair.
Having arrived at the hospital, she seemed to improve, and Mr. Cheng went out to get something for their dinner. By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room. It was a baby girl. She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like?
Having arrived at the hospital, she seemed to improve, and Mr. Cheng went out to get something for their dinner. By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room. It was a baby girl. She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang.
Having arrived at the hospital, she seemed to improve, and Mr. Cheng went out to get something for their dinner. By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room. It was a baby girl. She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries.
Having arrived at the hospital, she seemed to improve, and Mr. Cheng went out to get something for their dinner. By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room. It was a baby girl. She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ."
Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could.
Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward.
Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away.
Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast.
Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry.
Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears.
Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father.
Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman.
Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village.
Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving:
Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy.
Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.'
Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled.
Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.'
Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly.
Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering.
Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet.
Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?'
Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.'
Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other.
Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight.
Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.'
Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him.
Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born.
Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune.
Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist.
Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company.
Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window.
Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features.
Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself,
Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man!
Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby!
Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that.
Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about.
Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long.
Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.'
Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains.
Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains.
Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated.
Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May.
Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed.
Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms.
Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange.
Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric.
Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days.
Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired.
Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape.
Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him.
Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?'
Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu.
Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl!
Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.'
Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in.
Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?'
Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch.
Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open.
Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came.
Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut.
Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it.
Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket.
Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale.
Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones.
Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold.
Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections.
Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back.
Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time.
Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School.
Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle.
Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her.
Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods.
Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all.
Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people.
He abandoned his kowtow and got up.
He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen.
He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word.
He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.'
He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied.
He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!'
He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself.
He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides.
He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling.
He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer."
He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice.
He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me.
He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you."
He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly.
He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother."
He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres.
He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them.
He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left.
He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue.
He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated.
He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday."
He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first.
He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?"
He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly.
He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!"
He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?"
He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer.
He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface.
He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood.
He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later
He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization?
He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No.
He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information.
He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages.
He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society?
He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage.
He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules.
He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone.
He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop.
He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up.
He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this.
He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman.
He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back.
He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot.
He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up.
He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation.
He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road.
He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao.
He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands.
He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day.
He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents.
He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world.
He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality.
He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out.
He asked her to dance.
He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted.
He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed.
He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent.
He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her.
He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time.
He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body.
He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body. It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time.
He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body. It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time. Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number.
He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone.
He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him.
He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that.
He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull.
He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down.
He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper.
He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet.
He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought.
He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking.
He asked your father how much the boy earned each day.
He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents.
He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world.
He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality.
He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out.
He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground.
He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong."
He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted.
He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student.
He asked, Want to go to the bathroom?
He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early.
He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave.
He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again.
He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes.
He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room.
He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day.
He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements.
He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went.
He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress.
He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress. 'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes.
He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress. 'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes. 'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng.
He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress. 'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes. 'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?'
He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress. 'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes. 'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng.
He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress. 'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes. 'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.'
He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress. 'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes. 'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui.
He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress. 'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes. 'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.'
He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress. 'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes. 'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.' 'But how many men are there like you?' said Xi-feng.
He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back.
He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air.
He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground.
He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . .
He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . .
He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .'
He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand.
He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang.
He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . . Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.'
He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time.
He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time!
He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross.
He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person.
He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic.
He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface.
He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away.
He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television.
He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom.
He came into the room wreathed in smiles and overwhelmed Xi-feng with civilities.
He came into the room wreathed in smiles and overwhelmed Xi-feng with civilities. With feigned solicitude she pressed him to be seated and to take tea.
He came into the room wreathed in smiles and overwhelmed Xi-feng with civilities. With feigned solicitude she pressed him to be seated and to take tea. He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress.
He came into the room wreathed in smiles and overwhelmed Xi-feng with civilities. With feigned solicitude she pressed him to be seated and to take tea. He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress. 'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes.
He came into the room wreathed in smiles and overwhelmed Xi-feng with civilities. With feigned solicitude she pressed him to be seated and to take tea. He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress. 'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes. 'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng.
He came into the room wreathed in smiles and overwhelmed Xi-feng with civilities. With feigned solicitude she pressed him to be seated and to take tea. He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress. 'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes. 'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?'
He came into the room wreathed in smiles and overwhelmed Xi-feng with civilities. With feigned solicitude she pressed him to be seated and to take tea. He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress. 'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes. 'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng.
He came into the room wreathed in smiles and overwhelmed Xi-feng with civilities. With feigned solicitude she pressed him to be seated and to take tea. He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress. 'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes. 'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.'
He came into the room wreathed in smiles and overwhelmed Xi-feng with civilities. With feigned solicitude she pressed him to be seated and to take tea. He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress. 'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes. 'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui.
He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely.
He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said.
He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.'
He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy.
He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here.
He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.'
He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother.
He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table.
He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat.
He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –'
He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out.
He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air.
He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground.
He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs.
He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely.
He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky.
He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart.
He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought.
He cocked his head to listen.
He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened.
He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained.
He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand.
He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told.
He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch.
He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!'
He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her.
He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.'
He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him.
He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear.
He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.'
He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way.
He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.'
He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom.
He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one.
He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?'
He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself.
He concluded his account—which of course omitted any mention of the dagger and various other valuables that he had pocketed for himself—by telling him about the two copies of the Sutra in Forty-Two Sections that had been discovered in Oboi's house.
He concluded his account—which of course omitted any mention of the dagger and various other valuables that he had pocketed for himself—by telling him about the two copies of the Sutra in Forty-Two Sections that had been discovered in Oboi's house. The old eunuch jumped up in surprise.
He concluded his account—which of course omitted any mention of the dagger and various other valuables that he had pocketed for himself—by telling him about the two copies of the Sutra in Forty-Two Sections that had been discovered in Oboi's house. The old eunuch jumped up in surprise. 'Did you say there were two copies at Oboi's place?'
He concluded his account—which of course omitted any mention of the dagger and various other valuables that he had pocketed for himself—by telling him about the two copies of the Sutra in Forty-Two Sections that had been discovered in Oboi's house. The old eunuch jumped up in surprise. 'Did you say there were two copies at Oboi's place?' 'Yes,' said Trinket.
He concluded his account—which of course omitted any mention of the dagger and various other valuables that he had pocketed for himself—by telling him about the two copies of the Sutra in Forty-Two Sections that had been discovered in Oboi's house. The old eunuch jumped up in surprise. 'Did you say there were two copies at Oboi's place?' 'Yes,' said Trinket. 'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.'
He concluded his account—which of course omitted any mention of the dagger and various other valuables that he had pocketed for himself—by telling him about the two copies of the Sutra in Forty-Two Sections that had been discovered in Oboi's house. The old eunuch jumped up in surprise. 'Did you say there were two copies at Oboi's place?' 'Yes,' said Trinket. 'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.' Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure.
He concluded his account—which of course omitted any mention of the dagger and various other valuables that he had pocketed for himself—by telling him about the two copies of the Sutra in Forty-Two Sections that had been discovered in Oboi's house. The old eunuch jumped up in surprise. 'Did you say there were two copies at Oboi's place?' 'Yes,' said Trinket. 'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.' Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure. 'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly.
He concluded his account—which of course omitted any mention of the dagger and various other valuables that he had pocketed for himself—by telling him about the two copies of the Sutra in Forty-Two Sections that had been discovered in Oboi's house. The old eunuch jumped up in surprise. 'Did you say there were two copies at Oboi's place?' 'Yes,' said Trinket. 'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.' Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure. 'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.'
He concluded his account—which of course omitted any mention of the dagger and various other valuables that he had pocketed for himself—by telling him about the two copies of the Sutra in Forty-Two Sections that had been discovered in Oboi's house. The old eunuch jumped up in surprise. 'Did you say there were two copies at Oboi's place?' 'Yes,' said Trinket. 'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.' Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure. 'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens.
He continued the conversation with Wang.
He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama.
He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone.
He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd....
He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history.
He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant."
He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither."
He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled.
He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all.
He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia.
He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange.
He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past.
He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced.
He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant.
He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew.
He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later.
He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now?
He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?"
He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine.
He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad.
He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room.
He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander.
He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine.
He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back.
He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall.
He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain.
He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team.
He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky.
He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires.
He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend.
He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship.
He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job.
He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude.
He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans.
He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression.
He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties.
He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast.
He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth.
He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could.
He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward.
He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away.
He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast.
He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry.
He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears.
He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father.
He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated.
He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him.
He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her.
He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times.
He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away.
He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait!
He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!'
He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered.
He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move.
He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him.
He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall.
He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life.
He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village.
He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning.
He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him.
He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds.
He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink.
He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side.
He could see her now.
He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously.
He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room.
He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard.
He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep.
He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir.
He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?'
He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?'
He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically.
He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt.
He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher.
He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth).
He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor.
He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic.
He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days.
He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain.
He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it.
He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written.
He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened.
He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy.
He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that.
He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig.
He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.'
He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog.
He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek.
He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting.
He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first.
He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body?
He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken.
He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off.
He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground.
He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards.
He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause.
He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest.
He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction.
He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall.
He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet.
He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire.
He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness.
He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy.
He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade.
He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots.
He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears.
He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history.
He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before.
He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait!
He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!'
He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered.
He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move.
He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen.
He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief.
He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames.
He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front?
He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real!
He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly:
He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now!
He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense!
He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.'
He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly.
He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes!
He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more.
He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize.
He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it.
He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry.
He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one.
He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian.
He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study.
He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze.
He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went.
He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking.
He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh.
He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day.
He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me.
He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me.
He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else.
He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me.
He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't.
He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me.
He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible.
He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan!
He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans!
He did this three or four times.
He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away.
He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait!
He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!'
He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered.
He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move.
He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen.
He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief.
He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames.
He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years.
He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed.
He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon.
He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence.
He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past.
He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago.
He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings.
He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy.
He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city.
He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening.
He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome.
He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen.
He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high.
He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders.
He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement.
He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings.
He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant.
He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls.
He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm.
He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern.
He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him.
He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away.
He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border.
He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived.
He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted.
He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits.
He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides.
He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once.
He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail.
He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead.
He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering!
He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question!
He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question! What village is this?
He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question! What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?'
He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question! What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs.
He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question! What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?'
He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily.
He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was.
He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm.
He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern.
He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him.
He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away.
He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border.
He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived.
He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted.
He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition.
He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know.
He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!'
He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson.
He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu.
He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep.
He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on!
He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again?
He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air.
He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper.
He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it.
He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it.
He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel.
He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them.
He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence.
He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron."
He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die.
He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."'
He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace.
He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said.
He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays.
He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead.
He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist.
He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near.
He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft.
He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's.
He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone.
He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb!
He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!"
He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent.
He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering.
He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned.
He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage.
He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient.
He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher.
He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage.
He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach.
He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief.
He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red.
He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded.
He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump.
He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river.
He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her.
He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!'
He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin.
He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle.
He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain.
He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back."
He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back."
He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?"
He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?"
He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious.
He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking."
He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly.
He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up.
He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!"
He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray."
He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...."
He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes.
He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!"
He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed.
He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony.
He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work.
He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast.
He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry.
He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears.
He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father.
He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman.
He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village.
He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later.
He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad.
He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later.
He felt exhilarated.
He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday."
He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first.
He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?"
He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly.
He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!"
He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?"
He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer.
He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her.
He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air.
He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts.
He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . .
He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step.
He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds.
He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'?
He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced."
He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years.
He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle.
He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward.
He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away.
He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast.
He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry.
He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears.
He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father.
He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman.
He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village.
He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later.
He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night.
He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?"
He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room.
He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette.
He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity.
He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said.
He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh.
He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table.
He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa."
He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal.
He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart.
He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang.
He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case."
He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds.
He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left.
He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen.
He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues.
He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful.
He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room.
He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette.
He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity.
He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said.
He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh.
He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table.
He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa."
He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said.
He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy."
He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too.
He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them.
He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang.
He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game.
He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased.
He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled.
He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice.
He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three.
He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might.
He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage!
He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me!
He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces!
He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you.
He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more.
He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say.
He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down!
He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing.
He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!'
He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow.
He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion.
He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention.
He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony.
He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction.
He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil!
He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!'
He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit.
He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.'
He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai.
He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect.
He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy.
He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again.
He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow!
He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?"
He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants.
He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless.
He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect.
He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look.
He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last.
He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform.
He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy.
He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation.
He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity.
He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun.
He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries.
He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human.
He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language.
He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade?
He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across."
He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying.
He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out.
He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?"
He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?"
He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked.
He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said.
He gave the man a smile.
He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said.
He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.'
He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian.
He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here.
He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.'
He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously.
He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.'
He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise.
He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away.
He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance.
He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering.
He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up.
He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy.
He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you."
He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths.
He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng.
He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say.
He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him.
He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different.
He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own.
He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately.
He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket.
He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.'
He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded.
He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly.
He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?'
He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.'
He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long.
He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here.
He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, '
He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words.
He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess.
He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast.
He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed.
He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move!
He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy.
He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities.
He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff?
He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy.
He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand.
He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened.
He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture.
He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces.
He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?'
He got up and strode towards the door.
He got up and strode towards the door. 'Come on,' he said.
He got up and strode towards the door. 'Come on,' he said. 'Follow me.'
He got up and strode towards the door. 'Come on,' he said. 'Follow me.' Trinket rushed to open it for him and held up the door-curtain for him to go through.
He got up and strode towards the door. 'Come on,' he said. 'Follow me.' Trinket rushed to open it for him and held up the door-curtain for him to go through. Then he followed him to the hall.
He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so.
He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks.
He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!'
He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her.
He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.'
He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster.
He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly.
He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we?
He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!'
He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors.
He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues.
He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records?
He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married.
He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player.
He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe.
He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof.
He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside.
He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above.
He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body.
He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang.
He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea?
He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon!
He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed.
He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better.
He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was.
He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back.
He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass."
He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp.
He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him.
He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh.
He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms.
He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement.
He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up.
He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen.
He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word.
He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.'
He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance.
He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished.
He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can.
He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?'
He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence.
He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself.
He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said.
He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.'
He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can.
He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge.
He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch.
He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late.
He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her.
He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes.
He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth.
He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him.
He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white.
He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling.
He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony.
He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction.
He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil!
He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!'
He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit.
He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.'
He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch.
He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour.
He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit.
He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface.
He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away.
He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television.
He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom.
He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile.
He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him.
He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink.
He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need.
He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance.
He had just joined up with Commander Yu.
He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face!
He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess.
He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips.
He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children!
He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh.
He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully.
He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside.
He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?'
He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger.
He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out.
He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own.
He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other.
He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him.
He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest.
He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road.
He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .'
He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said.
He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories.
He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum.
He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings.
He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river.
He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs.
He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu.
He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts.
He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew.
He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts.
He had only really seen autumn water once in his life.
He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village.
He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning.
He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him.
He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds.
He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink.
He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side.
He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface.
He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew.
He had seen Gook once at the market in Ma Hamlet.
He had seen Gook once at the market in Ma Hamlet. The man could slaughter a dog in less than a minute, and the hundreds of dogs that lived in Ma Hamlet growled viciously when they saw him, their fur standing straight up, though they kept their distance.
He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi.
He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty.
He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders.
He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.'
He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought.
He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu?
He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu?
He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?'
He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket.
He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment.
He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher.
He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away.
He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.'
He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would.
He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her.
He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.'
He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian.
He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot.
He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door.
He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal.
He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside.
He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand.
He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it.
He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window.
He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly.
He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.'
He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so.
He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained.
He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand.
He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told.
He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch.
He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!'
He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her.
He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.'
He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour.
He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch.
He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill.
He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done.
He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?'
He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her.
He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads.
He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.'
He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed.
He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language.
He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said.
He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something.
He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family.
He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said.
He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.'
He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch.
He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?'
He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket.
He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered.
He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent.
He handed it to Jia Rui.
He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion.
He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity.
He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty.
He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror.
He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front.
He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.'
He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer.
He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!'
He has always been there for me during my most difficult times.
He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me.
He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay."
He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love.
He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head.
He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say,
He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday!
He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me?
He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!"
He hasn't done anything terrible.
He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for?
He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves.
He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off!
He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters.
He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is.
He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours.
He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours. Huan!
He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours. Huan! Come out here!
He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . .
He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . .
He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road.
He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her.
He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine.
He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion.
He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend.
He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep.
He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him.
He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!'
He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin.
He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol!
He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings.
He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit.
He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets.
He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents.
He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!'
He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily.
He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement.
He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside.
He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage.
He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once.
He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail.
He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead.
He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering!
He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question!
He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question! What village is this?
He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player.
He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe.
He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof.
He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside.
He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above.
He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky.
He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires.
He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend.
He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship.
He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport.
He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas.
He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening.
He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome.
He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen.
He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high.
He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders.
He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement.
He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings.
He hurled them from the pot with all his might.
He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two.
He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about.
He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace!
He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace! Ace!
He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace! Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands.
He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace! Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six!
He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace! Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six! Seven!
He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace! Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six! Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible.
He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes.
He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said.
He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear.
He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth.
He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?'
He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?' Gu Yanwu sighed.
He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?' Gu Yanwu sighed. 'We've all seen this Ming History.
He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?' Gu Yanwu sighed. 'We've all seen this Ming History. There are, inevitably, passages in it which are not very complimentary to the Tartars.
He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?' Gu Yanwu sighed. 'We've all seen this Ming History. There are, inevitably, passages in it which are not very complimentary to the Tartars. It was written by Zhu Guozhen, who, as you know, was a former Chancellor at the Ming Court.
He hustled him along as he spoke.
He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall.
He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth.
He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!'
He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees.
He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled.
He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed.
He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said.
He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault.
He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple.
He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground.
He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself.
He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat.
He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on!
He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on! Take me there!'
He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on! Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly!
He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on! Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.'
He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on! Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see.
He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him.
He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!"
He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears.
He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed.
He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care!
He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing!
He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead!
He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!"
He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying.
He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er!
He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du!
He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du! You pricks!
He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du! You pricks! You are ganging up on me!
He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du! You pricks! You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father.
He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du! You pricks! You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!"
He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du! You pricks! You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape.
He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du! You pricks! You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back.
He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du! You pricks! You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo?
He kept his answer simple.
He kept his answer simple. The less said the better.
He kept his answer simple. The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said.
He kept his answer simple. The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive.
He kept his answer simple. The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive. "The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body.
He kept his answer simple. The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive. "The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body. Your IDs will be deleted.
He kept his answer simple. The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive. "The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body. Your IDs will be deleted. Please leave now.
He kept his answer simple. The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive. "The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body. Your IDs will be deleted. Please leave now. Thank you."
He kept his answer simple. The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive. "The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body. Your IDs will be deleted. Please leave now. Thank you." The two stood up and looked at each other; then glanced around, confused, and left.
He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body.
He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath.
He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation.
He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch.
He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?'
He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted.
He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do.
He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said.
He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .'
He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing.
He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out:
He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son!
He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?'
He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad.
He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart.
He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up.
He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill.
He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!'
He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma.
He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour.
He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss!
He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here.
He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!'
He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu.
He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!'
He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun.
He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant!
He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price.
He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now.
He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken.
He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away.
He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food.
He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up.
He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains.
He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp.
He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood.
He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself.
He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said.
He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.'
He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can.
He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile.
He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!'
He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket.
He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman.
He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good.
He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly.
He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life.
He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not.
He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?'
He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh.
He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out.
He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.'
He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer.
He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch.
He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery.
He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers.
He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required.
He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition.
He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know.
He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!'
He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson.
He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu.
He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep.
He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs.
He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next.
He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass.
He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank.
He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river.
He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky:
He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . .
He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather.
He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness.
He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake.
He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City.
He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them.
He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here.
He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth.
He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang.
He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time.
He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope.
He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists.
He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing.
He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng.
He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test.
He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test.
He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him.
He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice.
He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line.
He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets.
He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!'
He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut.
He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull.
He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up.
He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft.
He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole.
He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail.
He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore.
He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions.
He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick.
He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched.
He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –'
He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out.
He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air.
He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground.
He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs.
He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely.
He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky.
He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart.
He laughed.
He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move!
He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!'
He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass.
He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her.
He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened.
He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said.
He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you.
He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.'
He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.'
He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry.
He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose.
He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it.
He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.'
He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside.
He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm.
He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking.
He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell!
He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room.
He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard.
He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep.
He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir.
He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?'
He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?'
He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically.
He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss.
He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep.
He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package.
He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift.
He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears.
He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched.
He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window.
He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me.
He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me.
He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else.
He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me.
He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars.
He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now.
He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney.
He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known.
He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest.
He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess.
He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel.
He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail.
He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream.
He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair.
He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair. 'Now look,' he said, 'I'm going to start pointing to places on your body.
He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair. 'Now look,' he said, 'I'm going to start pointing to places on your body. If I point to the right place, blink three times; if it isn't right, just keep your eyes open and don't move.
He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair. 'Now look,' he said, 'I'm going to start pointing to places on your body. If I point to the right place, blink three times; if it isn't right, just keep your eyes open and don't move. When I've found the right vital point, I'll open it up for you.
He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair. 'Now look,' he said, 'I'm going to start pointing to places on your body. If I point to the right place, blink three times; if it isn't right, just keep your eyes open and don't move. When I've found the right vital point, I'll open it up for you. Understand?'
He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair. 'Now look,' he said, 'I'm going to start pointing to places on your body. If I point to the right place, blink three times; if it isn't right, just keep your eyes open and don't move. When I've found the right vital point, I'll open it up for you. Understand?' The Little Countess blinked three times.
He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river.
He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs.
He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu.
He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts.
He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew.
He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts.
He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him.
He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze.
He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth.
He locked the door and went to the market.
He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk.
He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom?
He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early.
He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave.
He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again.
He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes.
He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room.
He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day.
He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence.
He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for.
He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour.
He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out.
He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion.
He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down.
He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past.
He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos.
He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome.
He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all.
He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height.
He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside.
He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye.
He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold.
He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand.
He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile.
He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting.
He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair.
He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time.
He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous."
He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger.
He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher.
He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it.
He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!"
He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang.
He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views.
He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views. What about you?"
He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something.
He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?'
He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness!
He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing.
He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!'
He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him.
He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.'
He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly.
He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone.
He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail.
He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead.
He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering!
He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question!
He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question! What village is this?
He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question! What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?'
He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question! What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs.
He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question! What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?'
He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question! What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little.
He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin.
He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol!
He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings.
He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit.
He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets.
He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents.
He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!'
He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily.
He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch.
He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river.
He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her.
He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!'
He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin.
He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white.
He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly.
He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad!
He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?'
He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face.
He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest.
He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road.
He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .'
He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said.
He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon.
He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three?
He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?'
He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was.
He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face.
He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city.
He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having.
He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days.
He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport.
He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas.
He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening.
He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome.
He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen.
He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high.
He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy.
He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city.
He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having.
He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days.
He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport.
He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas.
He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening.
He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome.
He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen.
He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog.
He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek.
He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting.
He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first.
He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.'
He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes.
He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek.
He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away.
He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing.
He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread!
He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games."
He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly.
He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger....
He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?"
He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh.
He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye.
He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . .
He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?"
He must have been joking.
He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in.
He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives.
He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy.
He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.'
He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket.
He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them.
He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.'
He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression.
He must not lie or cheat."
He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?'
He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback.
He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?'
He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.'
He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket.
He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling?
He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?'
He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature.
He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three.
He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might.
He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two.
He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about.
He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace!
He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace! Ace!
He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace! Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands.
He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace! Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six!
He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace! Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six! Seven!
He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle.
He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour.
He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .'
He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth.
He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village.
He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight.
He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep.
He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast.
He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth.
He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew.
He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew.
He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field.
He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground.
He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing.
He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth.
He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down.
He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face.
He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder.
He nodded vigorously at the philosopher.
He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it.
He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!"
He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang.
He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views.
He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views. What about you?"
He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views. What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher.
He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views. What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple.
He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views. What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple. The less said the better.
He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table.
He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps.
He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look.
He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last.
He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform.
He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy.
He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation.
He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity.
He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun.
He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs.
He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?'
He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little.
He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.'
He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?'
He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered.
He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly.
He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?'
He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .'
He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down.
He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down.
He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards.
He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly.
He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out.
He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand.
He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell.
He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves.
He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps.
He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place.
He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess.
He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief.
He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile.
He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.'
He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself.
He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course.
He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution.
He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.'
He only does what you say.
He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down!
He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing.
He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!'
He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li.
He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating.
He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.'
He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness.
He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence:
He ordered a few passing women to stop.
He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up.
He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this.
He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman.
He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back.
He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot.
He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up.
He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough.
He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together.
He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago.
He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?'
He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely.
He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it.
He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu.
He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it.
He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil.
He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?'
He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink.
He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings.
He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone.
He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!'
He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again.
He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed.
He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!'
He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin!
He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!'
He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time.
He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television.
He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom.
He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile.
He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him.
He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink.
He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need.
He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance.
He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted.
He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed.
He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem:
He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame?
He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name.
He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain.
He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain.
He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet.
He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret.
He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days.
He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze!
He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it.
He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth.
He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck.
He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.'
He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal.
He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco.
He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge.
He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath.
He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal. When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water.
He picked up the cigars on the table.
He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket.
He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments?
He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first."
He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve.
He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets.
He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached."
He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts.
He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal.
He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out.
He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?"
He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?"
He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked.
He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said.
He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War."
He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am.
He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard.
He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am. More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army.
He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve.
He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch.
He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal.
He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening.
He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked.
He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood.
He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes.
He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!"
He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ."
He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.'
He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker.
He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now.
He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously.
He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room.
He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard.
He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep.
He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir.
He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?'
He promised he wouldn't.
He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me.
He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible.
He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan!
He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans!
He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from?
He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me.
He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office.
He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied.
He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack.
He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .'
He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead.
He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry.
He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.'
He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet.
He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?'
He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?' Granddad mumbled.
He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?' Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?'
He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four.
He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground.
He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed.
He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .'
He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home?
He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home? Go home?
He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home? Go home? Yes, go home!
He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home? Go home? Yes, go home! Go home . . .'
He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home? Go home? Yes, go home! Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west.
He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body.
He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body. It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time.
He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body. It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time. Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number.
He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body. It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time. Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number. When the tune changed, someone else invited Wang Qiyao to dance.
He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body. It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time. Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number. When the tune changed, someone else invited Wang Qiyao to dance. During the next number, they each danced with their respective partners but their eyes occasionally met, whereupon they exchanged a knowing smile, lit up with the joy of this chance meeting.
He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body. It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time. Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number. When the tune changed, someone else invited Wang Qiyao to dance. During the next number, they each danced with their respective partners but their eyes occasionally met, whereupon they exchanged a knowing smile, lit up with the joy of this chance meeting. The party took place on the evening of National Day and fireworks were being set off from one of the balconies.
He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body. It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time. Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number. When the tune changed, someone else invited Wang Qiyao to dance. During the next number, they each danced with their respective partners but their eyes occasionally met, whereupon they exchanged a knowing smile, lit up with the joy of this chance meeting. The party took place on the evening of National Day and fireworks were being set off from one of the balconies. A single rocket shot up into the darkness and slowly unfurled its fiery petals in the night sky before breaking up into a stream of falling stars, which vanished slowly, leaving a faint white shadow in the sky.
He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body. It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time. Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number. When the tune changed, someone else invited Wang Qiyao to dance. During the next number, they each danced with their respective partners but their eyes occasionally met, whereupon they exchanged a knowing smile, lit up with the joy of this chance meeting. The party took place on the evening of National Day and fireworks were being set off from one of the balconies. A single rocket shot up into the darkness and slowly unfurled its fiery petals in the night sky before breaking up into a stream of falling stars, which vanished slowly, leaving a faint white shadow in the sky. It was some time before the last of the light was absorbed into the blackness.
He put the ashtray between the two lines.
He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day."
He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth.
He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up.
He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said.
He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute.
He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute. I'll be done soon."
He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute. I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton.
He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute. I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled.
He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking.
He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted.
He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger.
He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper.
He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside.
He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop.
He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind.
He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart.
He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue.
He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet.
He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought.
He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking.
He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted.
He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger.
He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper.
He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside.
He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop.
He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind.
He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat.
He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . .
He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . .
He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs.
He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart.
He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren.
He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four.
He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River.
He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought.
He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb.
He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said:
He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier.
He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross.
He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars.
He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven.
He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X.
He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women.
He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths.
He released the pressure on her throat.
He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on!
He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on! Take me there!'
He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on! Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly!
He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on! Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.'
He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on! Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see.
He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on! Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated.
He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on! Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat.
He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on! Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket.
He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell.
He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves.
He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps.
He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off.
He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal.
He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise.
He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches.
He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut.
He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull.
He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall.
He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life.
He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village.
He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning.
He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him.
He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds.
He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink.
He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side.
He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface.
He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper.
He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside.
He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop.
He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind.
He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart.
He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue.
He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated.
He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday."
He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first.
He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously.
He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth.
He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious.
He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle.
He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour.
He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .'
He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth.
He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village.
He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight.
He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands.
He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically.
He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds.
He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart.
He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal.
He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue.
He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life.
He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale?
He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said.
He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!'
He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route.
He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!'
He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me!
He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn?
He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village.
He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village. Those thieves got all the good stuff.
He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village. Those thieves got all the good stuff. I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.'
He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village. Those thieves got all the good stuff. I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.' Granddad picked up a wooden table and threw it at the old man's bald head.
He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine.
He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second.
He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it.
He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away.
He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance.
He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering.
He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up.
He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy.
He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you."
He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl.
He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did.
He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.'
He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach.
He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly.
He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life.
He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not.
He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?'
He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh.
He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels.
He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story.
He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite.
He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were.
He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator.
He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions.
He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad.
He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above.
He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution.
He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.'
He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop.
He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'.
He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns.
He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen.
He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country.
He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night.
He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found.
He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined.
He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been?
He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin.
He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect.
He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away.
He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm.
He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back.
He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her.
He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to.
He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun.
He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess.
He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice!
He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat?
He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!'
He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace.
He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle.
He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed.
He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought.
He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut.
He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?'
He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu.
He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl!
He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.'
He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in.
He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?'
He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale.
He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here.
He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.'
He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics.
He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets.
He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him.
He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay.
He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden.
He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions.
He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism:
He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she?
He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she? What was her name?
He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed."
He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!"
He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit!
He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod.
He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?"
He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself.
He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway.
He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste.
He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault.
He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants.
He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red.
He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings.
He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin.
He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!'
He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin.
He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol!
He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings.
He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit.
He sat up.
He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry?
He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am.
He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am. Can you find me something to eat?
He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am. Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .'
He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am. Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber.
He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am. Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack.
He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am. Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .'
He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am. Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead.
He says he left a message to pass on to you.
He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.'
He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop.
He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'.
He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns.
He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen.
He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country.
He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night.
He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found.
He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!'
He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin.
He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white.
He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly.
He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad!
He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?'
He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face.
He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing.
He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping.
He screamed and held his bleeding scalp as he rolled in the dirt.
He screamed and held his bleeding scalp as he rolled in the dirt. Granddad reached down and picked him up by his collar.
He screamed and held his bleeding scalp as he rolled in the dirt. Granddad reached down and picked him up by his collar. Looking straight into those tortured eyes, he said, 'Our hero, the "potato picker", then raised his fist and drove it with a loud crack into the old man's face, sending him crumpling to the ground, face up.
He screamed and held his bleeding scalp as he rolled in the dirt. Granddad reached down and picked him up by his collar. Looking straight into those tortured eyes, he said, 'Our hero, the "potato picker", then raised his fist and drove it with a loud crack into the old man's face, sending him crumpling to the ground, face up. Granddad walked up and kicked him in the face, hard.
He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate.
He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat.
He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands.
He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically.
He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds.
He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart.
He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal.
He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue.
He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life.
He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance.
He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there.
He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out.
He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat.
He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk.
He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been.
He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses.
He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl.
He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment.
He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight.
He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing.
He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out:
He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son!
He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?'
He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad.
He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart.
He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up.
He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill.
He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family.
He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said.
He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.'
He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch.
He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?'
He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket.
He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered.
He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent.
He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.'
He shivered.
He shivered. His stomach growled.
He shivered. His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.'
He shivered. His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred.
He shivered. His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road.
He shivered. His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves.
He shivered. His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs.
He shivered. His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat.
He shivered. His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown.
He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village.
He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.'
He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction.
He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek.
He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs.
He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass.
He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively.
He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking.
He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck.
He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there.
He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather.
He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.'
He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south.
He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape.
He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure.
He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them.
He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them.
He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face.
He sighed again.
He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long.
He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for?
He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me?
He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. '
He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it.
He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said.
He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you.
He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer?
He sighed wistfully.
He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.'
He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged.
He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect.
He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth.
He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up.
He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him.
He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time.
He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.'
He sighed.
He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer.
He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right.
He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.'
He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside.
He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way.
He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there.
He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather.
He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.'
He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat.
He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.'
He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy.
He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded.
He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board.
He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?'
He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand.
He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said.
He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes.
He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned.
He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial.
He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences.
He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels.
He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means.
He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels.
He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style.
He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style. Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again.
He spoke with a serious mien.
He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?"
He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said.
He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests.
He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions."
He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded.
He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded. "Very good.
He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded. "Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?"
He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded. "Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said.
He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground.
He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes.
He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach.
He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief.
He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red.
He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded.
He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump.
He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river.
He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her.
He stepped back and stammered something inaudible.
He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl.
He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears.
He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth.
He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset."
He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly.
He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she?
He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know.
He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest?
He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation.
He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie.
He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her."
He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos.
He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao.
He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up.
He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away.
He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day.
He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao.
He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief.
He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red.
He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded.
He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump.
He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river.
He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her.
He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!'
He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin.
He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white.
He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot.
He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought.
He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer.
He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though.
He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening!
He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!'
He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world.
He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought.
He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!'
He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction.
He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall.
He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand.
He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this.
He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.'
He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot.
He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought.
He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer.
He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though.
He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger.
He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames.
He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers.
He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice.
He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment.
He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired.
He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds.
He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual.
He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing.
He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly.
He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly. Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie.
He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly. Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie. She was three months pregnant.
He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly. Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie. She was three months pregnant. A period of increased tenderness, pregnancy is a time of weakness during which women need attention and protection, and Second Grandma was no exception.
He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly. Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie. She was three months pregnant. A period of increased tenderness, pregnancy is a time of weakness during which women need attention and protection, and Second Grandma was no exception. Counting the days on her fingers, she longed for Granddad.
He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly. Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie. She was three months pregnant. A period of increased tenderness, pregnancy is a time of weakness during which women need attention and protection, and Second Grandma was no exception. Counting the days on her fingers, she longed for Granddad. He would be there tomorrow.
He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly. Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie. She was three months pregnant. A period of increased tenderness, pregnancy is a time of weakness during which women need attention and protection, and Second Grandma was no exception. Counting the days on her fingers, she longed for Granddad. He would be there tomorrow. Another crisp gunshot sounded outside the village,
He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously.
He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi.
He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty.
He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders.
He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.'
He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought.
He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu?
He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu?
He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?'
He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again.
He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas."
He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue.
He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige.
He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely.
He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge!
He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics."
He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results."
He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin.
He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself.
He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course.
He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution.
He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.'
He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf.
He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself.
He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented.
He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual.
He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.'
He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading.
He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt.
He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher.
He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth).
He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor.
He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic.
He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days.
He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain.
He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it.
He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor.
He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic.
He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days.
He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain.
He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it.
He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written.
He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears:
He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears.
He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear.
He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher.
He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth).
He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor.
He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic.
He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days.
He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain.
He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it.
He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written.
He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears:
He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test.
He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test.
He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him.
He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice.
He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line.
He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets.
He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!'
He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen.
He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate.
He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows:
He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir.
He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you.
He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.'
He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop.
He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'.
He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns.
He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen.
He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country.
He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early.
He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game.
He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes.
He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her.
He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?'
He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.'
He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed.
He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?'
He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room?
He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven.
He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!'
He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether.
He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—'
He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu.
He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty.
He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human.
He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.'
He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled.
He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought.
He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking.
He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted.
He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger.
He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper.
He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside.
He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop.
He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind.
He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart.
He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better.
He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was.
He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back.
He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass."
He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither.
He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened.
He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened.
He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars.
He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed.
He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago.
He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago.
He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details.
He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart.
He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time.
He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time!
He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross.
He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person.
He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic.
He threw a coverlet over her.
He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened.
He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said.
He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you.
He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.'
He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again.
He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist.
He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.)
He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought.
He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile.
He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting.
He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair.
He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.'
He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then.
He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao.
He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?'
He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you.
He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.'
He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears.
He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu.
He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!'
He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü.
He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem.
He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.'
He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze".
He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation.
He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!'
He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound.
He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound. Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables.
He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound. Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables. Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it.
He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound. Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables. Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound.
He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound. Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables. Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?'
He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound. Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables. Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment.
He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound. Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables. Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?'
He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound. Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables. Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper.
He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound. Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables. Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight.
He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets.
He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him.
He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay.
He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden.
He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions.
He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism:
He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she?
He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she? What was her name?
He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she? What was her name? What did her father and mother do?
He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine.
He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid.
He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer.
He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape.
He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste.
He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me.
He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark.
He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good.
He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them.
He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner.
He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy.
He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption.
He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded.
He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see.
He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao.
He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?'
He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher.
He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.'
He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building.
He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do.
He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound!
He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.'
He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself.
He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold.
He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry!
He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.'
He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home.
He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks.
He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features.
He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose.
He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed.
He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said.
He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me.
He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.'
He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes.
He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again.
He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene.
He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared.
He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life.
He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air.
He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there.
He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city.
He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward.
He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is!
He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest.
He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids.
He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes.
He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her.
He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said.
He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy.
He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out.
He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one.
He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight.
He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say.
He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang.
He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!"
He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong.
He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes.
He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined.
He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood.
He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess."
He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han.
He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District.
He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked.
He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai.
He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick.
He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek.
He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak.
He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said.
He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards.
He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it?
He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what.
He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me.
He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard.
He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode.
He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard!
He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard.
He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good.
He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt.
He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush.
He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more.
He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin.
He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!'
He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin.
He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol!
He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings.
He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit.
He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets.
He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents.
He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!'
He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her.
He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again.
He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before.
He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated.
He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him.
He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her.
He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times.
He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away.
He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait!
He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast!
He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?'
He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet.
He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan.
He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam.
He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things?
He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig.
He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive.
He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that?
He turned to Trinket.
He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said.
He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke.
He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said.
He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me.
He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.'
He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand.
He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went.
He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?'
He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast.
He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't!
He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her.
He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell.
He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her.
He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then!
He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then! Off we go!'
He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then! Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body.
He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then! Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said.
He turned to look at the girl kindly.
He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult.
He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing?
He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing? That's reactionary!
He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing? That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted.
He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing? That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid.
He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing? That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God."
He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing? That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl.
He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing? That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing.
He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive.
He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive. "The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body.
He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive. "The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body. Your IDs will be deleted.
He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive. "The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body. Your IDs will be deleted. Please leave now.
He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive. "The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body. Your IDs will be deleted. Please leave now. Thank you."
He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive. "The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body. Your IDs will be deleted. Please leave now. Thank you." The two stood up and looked at each other; then glanced around, confused, and left.
He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive. "The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body. Your IDs will be deleted. Please leave now. Thank you." The two stood up and looked at each other; then glanced around, confused, and left. Pan held out his hand to the remaining five, shaking each person's hand in turn.
He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive. "The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body. Your IDs will be deleted. Please leave now. Thank you." The two stood up and looked at each other; then glanced around, confused, and left. Pan held out his hand to the remaining five, shaking each person's hand in turn. Then he said, solemnly, "We are comrades now."
He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room.
He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first.
He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview.
He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum.
He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable.
He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought.
He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.'
He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches.
He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates.
He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan.
He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me?
He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?'
He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room.
He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse.
He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses.
He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner.
He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member.
He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?'
He walked over to the window and gazed outside.
He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way.
He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there.
He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather.
He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.'
He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south.
He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape.
He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure.
He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them.
He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River.
He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought.
He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart.
He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air.
He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave.
He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike.
He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus.
He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world.
He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him.
He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her.
He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter.
He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me."
He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me." Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more.
He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me." Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more. Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return.
He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me." Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more. Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return. She waited several days, but in the end it was Jiang Lili who came to visit.
He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me." Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more. Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return. She waited several days, but in the end it was Jiang Lili who came to visit. She had come straight from work in Yangshupu and had had to transfer several times on the bus.
He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me." Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more. Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return. She waited several days, but in the end it was Jiang Lili who came to visit. She had come straight from work in Yangshupu and had had to transfer several times on the bus. By the time she got there, her hair was disheveled, her shoes were covered with dust, and she was quite hoarse.
He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me." Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more. Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return. She waited several days, but in the end it was Jiang Lili who came to visit. She had come straight from work in Yangshupu and had had to transfer several times on the bus. By the time she got there, her hair was disheveled, her shoes were covered with dust, and she was quite hoarse. She carried a netted bag stuffed with fruits, crackers, milk powder, and a barely used bed sheet.
He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up.
He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say.
He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard.
He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers.
He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence.
He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist.
He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity.
He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was.
He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears.
He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present.
He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang.
He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed.
He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said.
He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is.
He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription.
He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago.
He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?'
He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely.
He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping.
He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along.
He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs.
He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?'
He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice.
He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me!
He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!'
He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses:
He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow!
He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour.
He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss!
He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here.
He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!'
He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu.
He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!'
He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun.
He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant!
He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.'
He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic.
He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface.
He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away.
He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television.
He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom.
He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile.
He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him.
He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink.
He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need.
He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds.
He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade.
He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously.
He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth.
He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious.
He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle.
He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour.
He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .'
He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth.
He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears.
He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself.
He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?'
He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly.
He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests.
He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars.
He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him.
He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy.
He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of?
He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour.
He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .'
He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth.
He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village.
He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight.
He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep.
He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast.
He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth.
He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could.
He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth.
He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could.
He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward.
He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away.
He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast.
He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry.
He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears.
He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father.
He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman.
He was grateful, but it wasn't working.
He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither."
He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared.
He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal.
He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined.
He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills.
He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling.
He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist.
He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth.
He was interrupted by Skybright:
He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her?
He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ?
He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!'
He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept:
He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people.
He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?'
He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever.
He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch.
He was met with annoyed looks.
He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon."
He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head.
He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge.
He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning.
He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously.
He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy.
He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer.
He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data."
He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan.
He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house.
He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool.
He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist.
He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like.
He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof.
He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds.
He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback.
He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past.
He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard.
He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom.
He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you.
He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?'
He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began.
He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face.
He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said.
He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice.
He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?'
He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill.
He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree.
He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!'
He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth.
He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!'
He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious.
He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!'
He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother!
He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!'
He was so startled that he almost called out.
He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch.
He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well.
He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out.
He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet.
He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch.
He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something.
He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards.
He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction.
He was sobbing.
He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping.
He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad.
He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water.
He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.'
He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest.
He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight.
He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing.
He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out:
He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed.
He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.'
He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen.
He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?'
He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket.
He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.'
He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.' This was true.
He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.' This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age.
He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.' This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit.
He was still conscious.
He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . .
He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . .
He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . .
He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . .
He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . .
He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .'
He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump.
He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said.
He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him.
He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born.
He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune.
He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist.
He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company.
He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly.
He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir.
He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?'
He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin.
He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark.
He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good.
He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them.
He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants.
He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste.
He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute.
He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me.
He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window.
He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out.
He was surprised to hear her call him.
He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?"
He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?"
He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!"
He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ."
He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng.
He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ."
He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do."
He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?"
He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether.
He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business?
He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill.
He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.'
He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other.
He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight.
He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.'
He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him.
He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born.
He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth.
He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush.
He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors.
He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues.
He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records?
He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married.
He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player.
He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe.
He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof.
He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there.
He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul.
He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury.
He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today.
He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult.
He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away.
He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes.
He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished.
He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere.
He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist.
He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!"
He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days.
He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all.
He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria.
He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children.
He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980.
He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere.
He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol!
He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings.
He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit.
He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets.
He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents.
He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!'
He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily.
He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch.
He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly.
He wasn't listening to Stanton at all.
He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him.
He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear.
He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific.
He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light.
He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly.
He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them.
He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither."
He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie.
He wasn't sure if it was blood.
He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later
He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization?
He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No.
He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information.
He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages.
He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society?
He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage.
He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards.
He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms.
He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped.
He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body.
He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor.
He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair.
He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl.
He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing.
He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly.
He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?'
He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking.
He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times.
He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly.
He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly. 'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.'
He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly. 'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.' He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair.
He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly. 'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.' He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair. 'Now look,' he said, 'I'm going to start pointing to places on your body.
He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly. 'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.' He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair. 'Now look,' he said, 'I'm going to start pointing to places on your body. If I point to the right place, blink three times; if it isn't right, just keep your eyes open and don't move.
He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly. 'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.' He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair. 'Now look,' he said, 'I'm going to start pointing to places on your body. If I point to the right place, blink three times; if it isn't right, just keep your eyes open and don't move. When I've found the right vital point, I'll open it up for you.
He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly. 'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.' He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair. 'Now look,' he said, 'I'm going to start pointing to places on your body. If I point to the right place, blink three times; if it isn't right, just keep your eyes open and don't move. When I've found the right vital point, I'll open it up for you. Understand?'
He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor.
He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . .
He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . .
He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road.
He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her.
He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine.
He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion.
He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend.
He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep.
He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun.
He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly.
He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him.
He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today.
He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while.
He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs.
He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down.
He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches.
He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them.
He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang.
He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury.
He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half.
He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room.
He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off.
He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak.
He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up.
He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue.
He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time.
He whimpered, but his eyes were dry.
He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears.
He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father.
He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman.
He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village.
He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later.
He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad.
He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later.
He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted.
He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him.
He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine.
He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water.
He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night.
He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?"
He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room.
He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette.
He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity.
He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said.
He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile.
He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?"
He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy."
He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence.
He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years.
He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force."
He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted.
He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings.
He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous.
He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum.
He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings.
He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river.
He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs.
He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu.
He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts.
He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew.
He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts.
He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him.
He would be there tomorrow.
He would be there tomorrow. Another crisp gunshot sounded outside the village,
He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how.
He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said.
He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death.
He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it.
He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done?
He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still.
He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.'
He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking.
He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times.
He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him.
He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb!
He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!"
He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent.
He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering.
He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned.
He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage.
He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient.
He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb! To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher.
He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls!
He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave.
He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil.
He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion.
He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself.
He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky.
He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine.
He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life.
He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires;
He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription.
He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago.
He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?'
He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely.
He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it.
He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu.
He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it.
He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil.
He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?'
He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was.
He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm.
He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern.
He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him.
He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away.
He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border.
He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived.
He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted.
He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits.
He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper.
He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire.
He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient.
He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed.
He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it".
He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it.
He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.'
He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy.
He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain".
He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away.
He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border.
He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived.
He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted.
He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits.
He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides.
He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag.
He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag. No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat.
He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag. No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat. Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room.
He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you!
He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!'
He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity.
He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls.
He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him.
He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go.
He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai.
He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!'
He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment.
He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long.
He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here.
He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, '
He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words.
He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess.
He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast.
He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed.
He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move!
He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!'
He'll patch you up.'
He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . .
He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . .
He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .'
He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father.
He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?'
He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.'
He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder.
He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother.
He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!"
He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape.
He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back.
He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo?
He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!"
He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me.
He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard.
He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai.
He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect.
He's only a child.
He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible.
He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for?
He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves.
He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off!
He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters.
He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is.
He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours.
He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours. Huan!
He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .'
He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously.
He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi.
He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty.
He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders.
He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.'
He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought.
He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu?
He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu?
He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back.
He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways.
He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak.
He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched.
He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –'
He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out.
He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air.
He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground.
He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs.
Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too.
Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er!
Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang!
Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it.
Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them.
Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested.
Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea.
Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind.
Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex.
Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be?
Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle.
Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm.
Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left.
Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry.
Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation.
Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop.
Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher.
Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill.
Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down.
Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist.
Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge?
Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front?
Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line.
Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant.
Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant.
Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork."
Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up.
Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was.
Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant.
Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan.
Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth.
Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory.
Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades.
Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened.
Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence.
Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light.
Hearing that he was to be received, Jia Rui rejoiced inwardly.
Hearing that he was to be received, Jia Rui rejoiced inwardly. He came into the room wreathed in smiles and overwhelmed Xi-feng with civilities.
Hearing that he was to be received, Jia Rui rejoiced inwardly. He came into the room wreathed in smiles and overwhelmed Xi-feng with civilities. With feigned solicitude she pressed him to be seated and to take tea.
Hearing that he was to be received, Jia Rui rejoiced inwardly. He came into the room wreathed in smiles and overwhelmed Xi-feng with civilities. With feigned solicitude she pressed him to be seated and to take tea. He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress.
Hearing that he was to be received, Jia Rui rejoiced inwardly. He came into the room wreathed in smiles and overwhelmed Xi-feng with civilities. With feigned solicitude she pressed him to be seated and to take tea. He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress. 'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes.
Hearing that he was to be received, Jia Rui rejoiced inwardly. He came into the room wreathed in smiles and overwhelmed Xi-feng with civilities. With feigned solicitude she pressed him to be seated and to take tea. He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress. 'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes. 'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng.
Hearing that he was to be received, Jia Rui rejoiced inwardly. He came into the room wreathed in smiles and overwhelmed Xi-feng with civilities. With feigned solicitude she pressed him to be seated and to take tea. He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress. 'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes. 'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?'
Hearing that he was to be received, Jia Rui rejoiced inwardly. He came into the room wreathed in smiles and overwhelmed Xi-feng with civilities. With feigned solicitude she pressed him to be seated and to take tea. He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress. 'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes. 'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng.
Hearing that he was to be received, Jia Rui rejoiced inwardly. He came into the room wreathed in smiles and overwhelmed Xi-feng with civilities. With feigned solicitude she pressed him to be seated and to take tea. He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress. 'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes. 'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.'
Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers!
Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case?
Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case? Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world?
Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case? Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world? How many times do people do it every day?
Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case? Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world? How many times do people do it every day? And how many of them are important enough to be called cases?
Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case? Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world? How many times do people do it every day? And how many of them are important enough to be called cases? I said actually they were all cases.
Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case? Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world? How many times do people do it every day? And how many of them are important enough to be called cases? I said actually they were all cases. It was just that the leaders couldn't check on them all.
Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case? Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world? How many times do people do it every day? And how many of them are important enough to be called cases? I said actually they were all cases. It was just that the leaders couldn't check on them all. She said, Well then, just confess.
Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case? Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world? How many times do people do it every day? And how many of them are important enough to be called cases? I said actually they were all cases. It was just that the leaders couldn't check on them all. She said, Well then, just confess. So I confessed: That night, we left the back slope and returned to the scene of the crime.
Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right.
Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right. Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?"
Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right. Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?" I said, Of course I do.
Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right. Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?" I said, Of course I do. Could you please move a little closer?
Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right. Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?" I said, Of course I do. Could you please move a little closer? I want to study your anatomy in the light.
Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right. Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?" I said, Of course I do. Could you please move a little closer? I want to study your anatomy in the light. Then with a sound as loud as a thunderclap at my ear, I realized she'd given me a big slap.
Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right. Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?" I said, Of course I do. Could you please move a little closer? I want to study your anatomy in the light. Then with a sound as loud as a thunderclap at my ear, I realized she'd given me a big slap. I jumped to my feet, grabbed my clothes, and ran.
Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred.
Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road.
Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves.
Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs.
Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat.
Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown.
Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out:
Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –'
Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know.
Heh.
Heh. I bet the two of us are going to be important this time."
Heh. I bet the two of us are going to be important this time." As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag.
Heh. I bet the two of us are going to be important this time." As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag. He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table.
Heh. I bet the two of us are going to be important this time." As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag. He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps.
Heh. I bet the two of us are going to be important this time." As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag. He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look.
Heh. I bet the two of us are going to be important this time." As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag. He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last.
Heh. I bet the two of us are going to be important this time." As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag. He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform.
Heh. I bet the two of us are going to be important this time." As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag. He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy.
Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades.
Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out?
Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out.
Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else.
Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all.
Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her.
Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma.
Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share.
Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu.
Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots.
Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears.
Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history.
Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before.
Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below.
Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor.
Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky.
Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood....
Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest.
Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching.
Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected.
Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry.
Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor.
Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan.
Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long.
Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country.
Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power.
Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off.
Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers.
Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid.
Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip.
Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood.
Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day.
Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on.
Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious.
Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons.
Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers.
Her body was enclosed in a coffin of thin willow covered with an uneven coat of reddish-brown varnish that failed to camouflage its wormy, beetle-holed surface.
Her body was enclosed in a coffin of thin willow covered with an uneven coat of reddish-brown varnish that failed to camouflage its wormy, beetle-holed surface. The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind.
Her body was enclosed in a coffin of thin willow covered with an uneven coat of reddish-brown varnish that failed to camouflage its wormy, beetle-holed surface. The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind. In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar.
Her body was enclosed in a coffin of thin willow covered with an uneven coat of reddish-brown varnish that failed to camouflage its wormy, beetle-holed surface. The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind. In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar. Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . .
Her body was enclosed in a coffin of thin willow covered with an uneven coat of reddish-brown varnish that failed to camouflage its wormy, beetle-holed surface. The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind. In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar. Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite.
Her body was enclosed in a coffin of thin willow covered with an uneven coat of reddish-brown varnish that failed to camouflage its wormy, beetle-holed surface. The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind. In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar. Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum.
Her body was enclosed in a coffin of thin willow covered with an uneven coat of reddish-brown varnish that failed to camouflage its wormy, beetle-holed surface. The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind. In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar. Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven.
Her body was enclosed in a coffin of thin willow covered with an uneven coat of reddish-brown varnish that failed to camouflage its wormy, beetle-holed surface. The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind. In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar. Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom.
Her body was enclosed in a coffin of thin willow covered with an uneven coat of reddish-brown varnish that failed to camouflage its wormy, beetle-holed surface. The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind. In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar. Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue.
Her bottom was very round.
Her bottom was very round. Fuck, I felt terrific.
Her bottom was very round. Fuck, I felt terrific. She immediately behaved herself after getting spanked.
Her bottom was very round. Fuck, I felt terrific. She immediately behaved herself after getting spanked. She became very submissive, not saying another word.
Her bottom was very round. Fuck, I felt terrific. She immediately behaved herself after getting spanked. She became very submissive, not saying another word. Of course, it was wrong to slap her bottom, but I thought this kind of thing might not be what other damaged goods and their lovers get into.
Her bottom was very round. Fuck, I felt terrific. She immediately behaved herself after getting spanked. She became very submissive, not saying another word. Of course, it was wrong to slap her bottom, but I thought this kind of thing might not be what other damaged goods and their lovers get into. So the incident seemed beside the point and I didn't write about it.
Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like.
Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof.
Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds.
Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback.
Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past.
Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends.
Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her.
Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price.
Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden.
Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past.
Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends.
Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her.
Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price.
Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden.
Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house.
Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens.
Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants.
Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39.
Her daughter said, Wow!
Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me.
Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter.
Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan.
Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too.
Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination.
Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do."
Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused.
Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again.
Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him.
Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street.
Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping.
Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along.
Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs.
Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?'
Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice.
Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me!
Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!'
Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass.
Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her.
Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened.
Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said.
Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you.
Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.'
Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again.
Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist.
Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you. Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.)
Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth.
Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax.
Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all.
Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin.
Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything.
Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new.
Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file.
Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them.
Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent.
Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her.
Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky.
Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy.
Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body.
Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound.
Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained.
Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body.
Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice.
Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything.
Her gamble paid off.
Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position.
Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister.
Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again.
Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university.
Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself.
Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through.
Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes.
Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care.
Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness.
Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked.
Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity.
Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone.
Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression.
Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness.
Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky.
Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative.
Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other.
Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier.
Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded.
Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file.
Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her.
Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them.
Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow!
Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me.
Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter.
Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan.
Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state.
Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan.
Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house.
Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool.
Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist.
Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like.
Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof.
Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds.
Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback.
Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night.
Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny.
Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time.
Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy.
Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it.
Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago.
Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money.
Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult.
Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed.
Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price.
Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden.
Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house.
Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens.
Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants.
Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39.
Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor.
Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan.
Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill.
Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility.
Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin.
Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics.
Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching.
Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected.
Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry.
Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor.
Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan.
Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long.
Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all.
Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece.
Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside.
Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass.
Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful.
Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her.
Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this?
Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?"
Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?" It was a condom.
Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades.
Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened.
Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence.
Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light.
Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed.
Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan.
Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened.
Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said.
Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan.
Her naked body was extremely beautiful.
Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her.
Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this?
Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?"
Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?" It was a condom.
Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?" It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little.
Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?" It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her.
Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?" It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her. Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right.
Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?" It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her. Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right. Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?"
Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun.
Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much.
Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here."
Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects.
Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay.
Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest.
Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone.
Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant.
Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen.
Her rich, youthful, resilient flesh, her plump bean-pod face, and her deep-blue, seemingly deathless eyes were buried in the wet yellow earth, extinguishing for all time her angry, defiant gaze, which challenged the world of filth, adored the world of beauty, and brimmed over with an intense consciousness.
Her rich, youthful, resilient flesh, her plump bean-pod face, and her deep-blue, seemingly deathless eyes were buried in the wet yellow earth, extinguishing for all time her angry, defiant gaze, which challenged the world of filth, adored the world of beauty, and brimmed over with an intense consciousness. Second Grandma had been buried in the black earth of her hometown.
Her rich, youthful, resilient flesh, her plump bean-pod face, and her deep-blue, seemingly deathless eyes were buried in the wet yellow earth, extinguishing for all time her angry, defiant gaze, which challenged the world of filth, adored the world of beauty, and brimmed over with an intense consciousness. Second Grandma had been buried in the black earth of her hometown. Her body was enclosed in a coffin of thin willow covered with an uneven coat of reddish-brown varnish that failed to camouflage its wormy, beetle-holed surface.
Her rich, youthful, resilient flesh, her plump bean-pod face, and her deep-blue, seemingly deathless eyes were buried in the wet yellow earth, extinguishing for all time her angry, defiant gaze, which challenged the world of filth, adored the world of beauty, and brimmed over with an intense consciousness. Second Grandma had been buried in the black earth of her hometown. Her body was enclosed in a coffin of thin willow covered with an uneven coat of reddish-brown varnish that failed to camouflage its wormy, beetle-holed surface. The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind.
Her rich, youthful, resilient flesh, her plump bean-pod face, and her deep-blue, seemingly deathless eyes were buried in the wet yellow earth, extinguishing for all time her angry, defiant gaze, which challenged the world of filth, adored the world of beauty, and brimmed over with an intense consciousness. Second Grandma had been buried in the black earth of her hometown. Her body was enclosed in a coffin of thin willow covered with an uneven coat of reddish-brown varnish that failed to camouflage its wormy, beetle-holed surface. The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind. In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar.
Her rich, youthful, resilient flesh, her plump bean-pod face, and her deep-blue, seemingly deathless eyes were buried in the wet yellow earth, extinguishing for all time her angry, defiant gaze, which challenged the world of filth, adored the world of beauty, and brimmed over with an intense consciousness. Second Grandma had been buried in the black earth of her hometown. Her body was enclosed in a coffin of thin willow covered with an uneven coat of reddish-brown varnish that failed to camouflage its wormy, beetle-holed surface. The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind. In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar. Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . .
Her rich, youthful, resilient flesh, her plump bean-pod face, and her deep-blue, seemingly deathless eyes were buried in the wet yellow earth, extinguishing for all time her angry, defiant gaze, which challenged the world of filth, adored the world of beauty, and brimmed over with an intense consciousness. Second Grandma had been buried in the black earth of her hometown. Her body was enclosed in a coffin of thin willow covered with an uneven coat of reddish-brown varnish that failed to camouflage its wormy, beetle-holed surface. The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind. In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar. Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite.
Her rich, youthful, resilient flesh, her plump bean-pod face, and her deep-blue, seemingly deathless eyes were buried in the wet yellow earth, extinguishing for all time her angry, defiant gaze, which challenged the world of filth, adored the world of beauty, and brimmed over with an intense consciousness. Second Grandma had been buried in the black earth of her hometown. Her body was enclosed in a coffin of thin willow covered with an uneven coat of reddish-brown varnish that failed to camouflage its wormy, beetle-holed surface. The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind. In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar. Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum.
Her rich, youthful, resilient flesh, her plump bean-pod face, and her deep-blue, seemingly deathless eyes were buried in the wet yellow earth, extinguishing for all time her angry, defiant gaze, which challenged the world of filth, adored the world of beauty, and brimmed over with an intense consciousness. Second Grandma had been buried in the black earth of her hometown. Her body was enclosed in a coffin of thin willow covered with an uneven coat of reddish-brown varnish that failed to camouflage its wormy, beetle-holed surface. The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind. In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar. Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven.
Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body.
Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women.
Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task.
Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me.
Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them.
Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team.
Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin.
Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now.
Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations:
Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble.
Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field.
Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression.
Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land.
Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know.
Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say?
Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market.
Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping.
Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight.
Her skin was burning to the touch.
Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly:
Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now!
Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense!
Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.'
Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly.
Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes!
Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more.
Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize.
Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak.
Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said.
Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards.
Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it?
Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what.
Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller.
Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!"
Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!" I'll say.
Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!" I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!"
Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane.
Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest
Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly.
Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane.
Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen.
Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state.
Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan.
Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house.
Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool.
Her tiny sense of doubt about her supreme act of betrayal had also disappeared without a trace.
Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder.
Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then.
Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking.
Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap.
Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath.
Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around.
Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down.
Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick.
Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman.
Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths.
Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng.
Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say.
Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate.
Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!"
Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you."
Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say.
Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile.
Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng.
Here at last was someone who spoke his language.
Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said.
Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.'
Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing.
Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass.
Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate.
Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us.
Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances.
Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.'
Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them.
Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air.
Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly.
Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks.
Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge.
Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree.
Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web.
Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable.
Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests.
Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion.
Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys.
Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west.
Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color.
Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand.
Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained.
Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue.
Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty.
Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight.
Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day.
Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face.
Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere.
Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys.
Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors.
Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night.
Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip.
Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base.
Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation.
Here was another surprise for Trinket.
Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered.
Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent.
Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.'
Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities.
Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one.
Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?'
Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch.
Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered. 'I thought he said just now that I used to have a Yangzhou accent. Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked!
Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!'
Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care.
Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death!
Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death!
Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death! Death!
Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death! Death! I'm going to die this minute.
Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death! Death! I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life.
Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death! Death! I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?'
Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death! Death! I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel?
Here we go.
Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body.
Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever.
Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty.
Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist.
Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet.
Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned.
Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face.
Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me.
His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again.
His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town.
His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams.
His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time.
His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village.
His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it.
His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back.
His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways.
His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak.
His appearance excited the crowd.
His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide.
His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim.
His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics.
His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is.
His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death!
His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time.
His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words.
His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit:
His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air.
His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground.
His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs.
His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely.
His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky.
His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart.
His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought.
His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants.
His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red.
His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area.
His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog.
His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine.
His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders.
His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded.
His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha.
His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water.
His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan.
His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . .
His crotch was all sticky.
His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart.
His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought.
His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants.
His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red.
His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings.
His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin.
His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!'
His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin.
His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches.
His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates.
His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him.
His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides.
His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them.
His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.'
His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre.
His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded.
His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome.
His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus.
His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world.
His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him.
His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river.
His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard.
His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan!
His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up!
His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up! Wake up!
His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up! Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .'
His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his.
His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court.
His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights.
His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival.
His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside.
His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain.
His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills.
His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones.
His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS
His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit.
His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets.
His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents.
His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!'
His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily.
His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch.
His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly.
His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose.
His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets. Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked.
His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice.
His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said.
His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad.
His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter.
His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.'
His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?'
His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked.
His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?'
His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh.
His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment.
His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious.
His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking.
His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in.
His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives.
His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy.
His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.'
His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket.
His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them.
His face became grave again.
His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty.
His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings.
His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat."
His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?'
His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback.
His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?'
His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.'
His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket.
His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province.
His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life.
His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces.
His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed.
His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely.
His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said.
His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.'
His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy.
His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here.
His final response was a lame one.
His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?'
His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch.
His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked!
His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from.
His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?'
His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket.
His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad.
His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.'
His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province.
His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province.
His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day.
His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power.
His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying.
His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you.
His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.'
His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang.
His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province.
His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair.
His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective.
His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients.
His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg.
His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies.
His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife.
His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.'
His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's.
His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him.
His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark.
His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question:
His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity.
His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why.
His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked.
His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly.
His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?"
His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam!
His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college!
His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features.
His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself,
His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man!
His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby!
His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that.
His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about.
His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long.
His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.'
His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two.
His mother had always been vague when asked about his age.
His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit.
His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training.
His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse.
His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.'
His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading.
His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.'
His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head.
His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better.
His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X.
His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women.
His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths.
His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor.
His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames.
His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd.
His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide.
His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim.
His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics.
His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed.
His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma.
His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away.
His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies.
His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind.
His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance.
His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious.
His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight.
His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway.
His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable.
His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought.
His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.'
His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches.
His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates.
His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him.
His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides.
His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them.
His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.'
His real name was Hai Dafu.
His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .'
His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously.
His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi.
His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty.
His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders.
His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.'
His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought.
His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu?
His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed.
His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon.
His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence.
His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past.
His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago.
His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings.
His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy.
His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city.
His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having.
His sister wanted me to come get it.
His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl.
His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while.
His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money.
His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang.
His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy.
His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable.
His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy.
His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy.
His stomach growled.
His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.'
His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred.
His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road.
His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves.
His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs.
His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat.
His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown.
His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat. That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out:
His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin.
His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function.
His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression."
His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?"
His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session.
His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do.
His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said.
His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky.
His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience.
His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago.
His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details.
His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart.
His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time.
His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time!
His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross.
His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person.
His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic.
His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface.
His words made Mrs. Wang laugh.
His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive.
His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart.
His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice.
His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?"
His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath.
His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible.
His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl.
His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears.
His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour.
His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out.
His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion.
His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down.
His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past.
His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos.
His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome.
His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group.
His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count.
History!
History! It's a new age now.
History! It's a new age now. Who will remember us?
History! It's a new age now. Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you?
History! It's a new age now. Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you? Everyone will forget all this completely!"
History! It's a new age now. Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you? Everyone will forget all this completely!" The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds.
History! It's a new age now. Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you? Everyone will forget all this completely!" The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds. More than a dozen years ago, on that rainy afternoon, she had stood alone here as well, gazing at her dead father.
History! It's a new age now. Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you? Everyone will forget all this completely!" The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds. More than a dozen years ago, on that rainy afternoon, she had stood alone here as well, gazing at her dead father. The old Red Guard's final remark echoed endlessly in her mind....
History! It's a new age now. Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you? Everyone will forget all this completely!" The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds. More than a dozen years ago, on that rainy afternoon, she had stood alone here as well, gazing at her dead father. The old Red Guard's final remark echoed endlessly in her mind.... The setting sun cast a long shadow from Ye's slender figure.
Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils.
Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves.
Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious.
Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . .
Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . .
Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . .
Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . .
Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . .
Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .'
Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still.
Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground.
Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems.
Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles.
Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up.
Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!'
Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted.
Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them.
Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill.
Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground.
Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first.
Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs.
Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said.
Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step.
Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings.
Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads.
Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling.
Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders.
Holy ding-a-ling dongs!'
Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track.
Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said.
Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old.
Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age.
Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?'
Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No.
Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No. No, he's not.
Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No. No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!'
Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister.
Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders.
Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy!
Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.'
Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still.
Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground.
Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems.
Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles.
Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still. The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up.
Horrors!
Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground.
Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong!
Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast.
Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't!
Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her.
Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell.
Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her.
Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then!
Hot winds whirled above the village roads.
Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling.
Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders.
Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads.
Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned.
Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits.
Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure.
Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it.
Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins.
Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!'
Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch.
Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.'
Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile.
Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said.
Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.'
Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.'
Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket.
Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion.
How about this?
How about this? Please read this section of the preliminary analysis of the captured data, and you can see the reality of the Trisolaran civilization, compared with your beautiful fantasies.
How can so much data have been transmitted?
How can so much data have been transmitted? INTERROGATOR: We thought so at first, too.
How can so much data have been transmitted? INTERROGATOR: We thought so at first, too. But things were not at all as we had imagined—not even in our boldest, most fantastic imaginations.
How can so much data have been transmitted? INTERROGATOR: We thought so at first, too. But things were not at all as we had imagined—not even in our boldest, most fantastic imaginations. How about this?
How can so much data have been transmitted? INTERROGATOR: We thought so at first, too. But things were not at all as we had imagined—not even in our boldest, most fantastic imaginations. How about this? Please read this section of the preliminary analysis of the captured data, and you can see the reality of the Trisolaran civilization, compared with your beautiful fantasies.
How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?"
How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked.
How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained.
How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face.
How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him.
How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner.
How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave.
How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock.
How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights.
How could I talk of marriage?"
How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao.
How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise.
How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say.
How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval.
How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice.
How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting.
How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other.
How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming.
How could the bastard have come up with such an idea?
How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon!
How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed.
How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better.
How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was.
How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back.
How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass."
How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither.
How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened.
How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles?
How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him.
How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!"
How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears.
How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed.
How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care!
How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing!
How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead!
How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!"
How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!'
How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened.
How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up.
How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning.
How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night.
How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows:
How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir.
How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you.
How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.'
How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest?
How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family.
How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself!
How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!"
How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck.
How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off.
How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects.
How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you!
How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that.
How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back?
How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back.
How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then.
How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground.
How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry.
How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot.
How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following:
How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics?
How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean?
How exciting the night is!
How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest.
How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time.
How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him.
How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber.
How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather.
How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper.
How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her.
How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?"
How forgiving of them!
How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were.
How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days.
How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk.
How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river.
How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard.
How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift.
How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down.
How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder.
How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge?
How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?'
How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian.
How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads.
How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.'
How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded.
How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?'
How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher.
How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one.
How many girls were there working for him altogether?
How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came.
How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?'
How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes.
How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?'
How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief.
How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.'
How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest.
How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times.
How many times do people do it every day?
How many times do people do it every day? And how many of them are important enough to be called cases?
How many times do people do it every day? And how many of them are important enough to be called cases? I said actually they were all cases.
How many times do people do it every day? And how many of them are important enough to be called cases? I said actually they were all cases. It was just that the leaders couldn't check on them all.
How many times do people do it every day? And how many of them are important enough to be called cases? I said actually they were all cases. It was just that the leaders couldn't check on them all. She said, Well then, just confess.
How many times do people do it every day? And how many of them are important enough to be called cases? I said actually they were all cases. It was just that the leaders couldn't check on them all. She said, Well then, just confess. So I confessed: That night, we left the back slope and returned to the scene of the crime.
How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao?
How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month?
How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether?
How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came.
How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?'
How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes.
How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?'
How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief.
How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.'
How much did you lose?'
How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly.
How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash!
How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!'
How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity.
How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing!
How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you!
How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect.
How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you!
How much pay did she get a month?
How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether?
How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came.
How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?'
How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes.
How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?'
How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief.
How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.'
How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest.
How old was she?
How old was she? What was her name?
How old was she? What was her name? What did her father and mother do?
How old was she? What was her name? What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao?
How old was she? What was her name? What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month?
How old was she? What was her name? What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether?
How old was she? What was her name? What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came.
How old was she? What was her name? What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?'
How old was she? What was her name? What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes.
How should we avoid being seen?'
How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng.
How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off.
How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.'
How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight.
How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch.
How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open.
How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came.
How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut.
How stupid I am!
How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily!
How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily! What trick?
How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily! What trick? What are you talking about?
How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily! What trick? What are you talking about? I played dumb.
How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily! What trick? What are you talking about? I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything.
How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily! What trick? What are you talking about? I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not?
How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily! What trick? What are you talking about? I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed.
How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily! What trick? What are you talking about? I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her.
How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?'
How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng.
How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?'
How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui.
How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't!
How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming.
How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.'
How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly.
How would it be if I were to come every day to help you pass the time?' 'You must be joking!' said Xi-feng. 'What would you want to come here for?' 'I mean every word I say,' said Jia Rui. 'May I be struck by lightning if I don't! True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang!
However did they get them to grow so big?
However did they get them to grow so big? I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over.
However did they get them to grow so big? I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over. I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky.
However did they get them to grow so big? I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over. I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky. But apart from me, the only person I can think of who is worthy to eat a present like this is you.
However did they get them to grow so big? I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over. I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky. But apart from me, the only person I can think of who is worthy to eat a present like this is you. That's why I came over specially to invite you.
However did they get them to grow so big? I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over. I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky. But apart from me, the only person I can think of who is worthy to eat a present like this is you. That's why I came over specially to invite you. And we're lucky, because we've got a little chap who sings coming round as well.
However did they get them to grow so big? I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over. I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky. But apart from me, the only person I can think of who is worthy to eat a present like this is you. That's why I came over specially to invite you. And we're lucky, because we've got a little chap who sings coming round as well. So you and I will be able to sit down and make a day of it, eh?
However did they get them to grow so big? I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over. I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky. But apart from me, the only person I can think of who is worthy to eat a present like this is you. That's why I came over specially to invite you. And we're lucky, because we've got a little chap who sings coming round as well. So you and I will be able to sit down and make a day of it, eh? Really enjoy ourselves.'
However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke.
However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said.
However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me.
However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.'
However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand.
However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went.
However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?'
However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before.
However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place.
However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard.
However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway.
However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her.
However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question.
However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you.
However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master.
However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble.
However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble. I deserve to be hung.'
However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble. I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be.
However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.'
However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides.
However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back.
However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui.
However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion.
However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity.
However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty.
However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror.
However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front.
However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home.
However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway.
However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school.
However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine.
However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid.
However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer.
However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape.
However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste.
However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me.
However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles.
However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip.
However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine.
However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west.
However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions.
However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes.
However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss.
However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets.
However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom.
However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude.
However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans.
However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression.
However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties.
However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy.
However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal.
However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough.
However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence.
However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for.
However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates.
However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him.
However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides.
However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them.
However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.'
However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre.
However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded.
However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome.
However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him.
However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing.
However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight.
However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting.
However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening.
However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains.
However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me.
However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen.
However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief.
However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine.
However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods.
However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business."
However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped.
However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue.
However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan.
However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched.
However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all.
However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor.
However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception.
However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday.
However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me.
However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon.
However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look.
However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way.
However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me.
However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears.
However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?"
However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault!
However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer."
However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha!
However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said.
However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company.
However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation."
However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile.
However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right.
However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster.
However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different.
However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog.
However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable.
However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was.
However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic.
However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals.
However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear.
However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood.
However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her.
However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation.
However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss.
However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets.
However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom.
However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom.
However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place.
However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there.
However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water.
However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity.
However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational.
However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai.
However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai. The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines.
However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai. The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines. It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs.
However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai. The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines. It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom.
However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai. The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines. It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship.
However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai. The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines. It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade.
However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai. The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines. It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor.
However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai. The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines. It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath.
However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai. The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines. It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out.
However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time.
However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker!
However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!"
However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!" I went out to see what was going on.
However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!" I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense.
However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!" I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish?
However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!" I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river.
However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!" I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart.
However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!" I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk.
However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated.
However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May.
However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed.
However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms.
However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange.
However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric.
However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days.
However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood.
However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings.
Huan!
Huan! Come out here!
Huan! Come out here! Come and play with me!'
Huan! Come out here! Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately.
Huan! Come out here! Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word.
Huan! Come out here! Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!'
Huan! Come out here! Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him.
Huan! Come out here! Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like?
Huan! Come out here! Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief.
Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day.
Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power.
Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying.
Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you.
Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.'
Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang.
Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province.
Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life.
Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces.
Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession.
Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang.
Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi.
Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet:
Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere.
Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said.
Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup.
Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped.
Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family.
Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain.
Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?'
Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed.
Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence.
Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven.
Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!'
Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether.
Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—'
Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu.
Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair.
Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.'
Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü.
Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China.
Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere.
Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble.
Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he?
Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph!
Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph! What does the poet say?
Huang carefully rolled up the painting.
Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said.
Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe.
Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.'
Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand.
Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!'
Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business.
Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?'
Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang.
Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe."
Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!"
Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!" Shao Lin shouted.
Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!" Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature.
Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!" Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity?
Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!" Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?"
Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!" Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person.
Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!" Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly.
Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!" Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult.
Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force."
Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted.
Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings.
Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous.
Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection.
Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world."
Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing.
Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again.
Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out.
Humph!
Humph! What does the poet say?
Humph! What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!'
Humph! What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang.
Humph! What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive.
Humph! What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.'
Humph! What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood.
Humph! What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold.
Humph! What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape.
Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked.
Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear.
Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes.
Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty.
Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack.
Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual.
Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials.
Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it.
Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared.
Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng.
Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp.
Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework.
Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other.
Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her.
Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal.
Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them.
Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room.
Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it.
Hurry, we have to do the thing.
Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit.
Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon.
Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now?
Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense.
Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows:
Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog.
Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around.
Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak.
I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore."
I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed.
I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes.
I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city.
I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back?
I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back? We still have nothing.
I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back? We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives.
I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back? We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs.
I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back? We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future.
I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!'
I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu.
I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!'
I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast!
I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?'
I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet.
I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan.
I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam.
I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things?
I already had a temperature.
I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot.
I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough.
I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way.
I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing.
I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit.
I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon.
I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now?
I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense.
I also included these things in my confessions.
I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this:
I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold.
I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me.
I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains.
I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape.
I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up.
I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing.
I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair.
I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above.
I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution.
I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions.
I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them!
I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were.
I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days.
I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk.
I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river.
I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard.
I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me.
I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't.
I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me.
I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible.
I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan!
I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans!
I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from?
I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me.
I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office.
I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone.
I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang.
I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort.
I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood.
I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard.
I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north.
I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands.
I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha.
I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking.
I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.'
I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room.
I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window.
I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was.
I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden.
I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her.
I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound.
I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window.
I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features.
I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it.
I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead.
I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay.
I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while.
I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses.
I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.'
I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes.
I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again.
I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away.
I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.'
I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside.
I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm.
I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking.
I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell!
I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again.
I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!'
I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said.
I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change.
I am.
I am. Can you find me something to eat?
I am. Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .'
I am. Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber.
I am. Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack.
I am. Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .'
I am. Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead.
I am. Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry.
I am. Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.'
I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans!
I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from?
I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me.
I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office.
I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied.
I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition.
I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me.
I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard.
I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode.
I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak.
I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up.
I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue.
I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time.
I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope?
I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair.
I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did.
I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way.
I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized.
I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time.
I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments.
I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture.
I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope.
I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard.
I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily.
I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye.
I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down.
I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake.
I asked her will you do it or not?
I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed.
I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her.
I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here.
I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain.
I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain.
I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her.
I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets.
I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world.
I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window.
I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me.
I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me.
I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else.
I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me.
I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't.
I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me.
I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible.
I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan!
I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared.
I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it.
I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either.
I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan.
I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife.
I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room.
I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots.
I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray.
I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair.
I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things?
I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers!
I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting!
I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while.
I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself.
I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off.
I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang.
I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury.
I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half.
I beg to approach the cauldron."
I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die.
I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."'
I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy.
I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".'
I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man.
I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with.
I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze.
I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province.
I beg to be enlightened.'
I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh.
I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.'
I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist.
I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea.
I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible.
I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore.
I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written.
I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date.
I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy.
I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.'
I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp.
I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off.
I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor.
I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again.
I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher.
I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said.
I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up!
I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives."
I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said.
I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem.
I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse.
I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it.
I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful.
I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation."
I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself.
I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him.
I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me.
I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen.
I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief.
I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine.
I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad.
I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room.
I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander.
I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine.
I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back.
I bet the two of us are going to be important this time."
I bet the two of us are going to be important this time." As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag.
I bet the two of us are going to be important this time." As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag. He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table.
I bet the two of us are going to be important this time." As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag. He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps.
I bet the two of us are going to be important this time." As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag. He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look.
I bet the two of us are going to be important this time." As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag. He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last.
I bet the two of us are going to be important this time." As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag. He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform.
I bet the two of us are going to be important this time." As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag. He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy.
I bet the two of us are going to be important this time." As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag. He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation.
I bought a few boxes of matches and salt.
I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this.
I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said.
I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate.
I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy.
I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people.
I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later.
I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber.
I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again.
I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway.
I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm.
I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes.
I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep.
I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves.
I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink.
I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric.
I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil.
I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back.
I built the dam with sod.
I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?"
I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself.
I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway.
I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste.
I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault.
I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long.
I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in.
I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry.
I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky.
I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky. But apart from me, the only person I can think of who is worthy to eat a present like this is you.
I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky. But apart from me, the only person I can think of who is worthy to eat a present like this is you. That's why I came over specially to invite you.
I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky. But apart from me, the only person I can think of who is worthy to eat a present like this is you. That's why I came over specially to invite you. And we're lucky, because we've got a little chap who sings coming round as well.
I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky. But apart from me, the only person I can think of who is worthy to eat a present like this is you. That's why I came over specially to invite you. And we're lucky, because we've got a little chap who sings coming round as well. So you and I will be able to sit down and make a day of it, eh?
I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky. But apart from me, the only person I can think of who is worthy to eat a present like this is you. That's why I came over specially to invite you. And we're lucky, because we've got a little chap who sings coming round as well. So you and I will be able to sit down and make a day of it, eh? Really enjoy ourselves.'
I can't recall many things from the past.
I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced.
I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant.
I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew.
I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later.
I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now?
I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?"
I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..."
I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere.
I caught his ankle and pulled him back.
I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo?
I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!"
I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me.
I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard.
I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai.
I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect.
I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy.
I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again.
I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself.
I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai.
I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years.
I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron.
I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun.
I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun.
I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly.
I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him.
I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today.
I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything.
I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team.
I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow.
I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle.
I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground.
I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor.
I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill.
I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him.
I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates.
I could drink a lot.
I could drink a lot. I was very popular there.
I could drink a lot. I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me.
I could drink a lot. I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did.
I could drink a lot. I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief.
I could drink a lot. I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food.
I could drink a lot. I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone.
I could drink a lot. I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang.
I could drink a lot. I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort.
I could have done the cutting for you.
I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity.
I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.'
I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it.
I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late.
I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?'
I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch.
I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep?
I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again.
I could really scare people off with it.
I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago.
I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away.
I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist.
I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me.
I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her.
I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang.
I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office.
I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly.
I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon.
I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot.
I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot. I was very popular there.
I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot. I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me.
I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot. I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did.
I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot. I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief.
I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot. I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food.
I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot. I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone.
I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot. I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang.
I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere.
I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't.
I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business.
I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this.
I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all.
I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece.
I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside.
I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass.
I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful.
I defeated an enemy who once defeated you."
I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!"
I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table.
I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters.
I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is."
I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman,"
I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar.
I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up.
I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice.
I deserve to be hung.'
I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be.
I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here.
I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did.
I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.'
I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile.
I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said.
I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.'
I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian.
I did cross the border.
I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side.
I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt.
I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this.
I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said.
I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate.
I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy.
I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people.
I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later.
I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly.
I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools.
I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero.
I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession.
I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then.
I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other.
I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day.
I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station.
I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect.
I didn't do anything to you.
I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble.
I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained.
I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you?
I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you!
I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge!
I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard!
I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?'
I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said.
I didn't know her too well at the time, barely you might say.
I didn't know her too well at the time, barely you might say. The issue she wanted to discuss was this:
I didn't know her too well at the time, barely you might say. The issue she wanted to discuss was this: Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was.
I didn't know her too well at the time, barely you might say. The issue she wanted to discuss was this: Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was. Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did.
I didn't know her too well at the time, barely you might say. The issue she wanted to discuss was this: Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was. Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that.
I didn't know her too well at the time, barely you might say. The issue she wanted to discuss was this: Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was. Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods.
I didn't know her too well at the time, barely you might say. The issue she wanted to discuss was this: Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was. Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods.
I didn't know her too well at the time, barely you might say. The issue she wanted to discuss was this: Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was. Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated.
I didn't know her too well at the time, barely you might say. The issue she wanted to discuss was this: Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was. Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable.
I didn't know you were at home.
I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.'
I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu.
I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?'
I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.'
I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness!
I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits.
I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard.
I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan.
I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode.
I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard!
I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard.
I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good.
I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt.
I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush.
I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more.
I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too.
I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her.
I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world.
I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could.
I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood.
I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous.
I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense.
I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below.
I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry.
I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison.
I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression.
I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.'
I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness.
I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence:
I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill.
I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said.
I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.'
I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier.
I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes!
I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies!
I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side.
I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt.
I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this.
I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said.
I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate.
I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy.
I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people.
I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later.
I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber.
I do hope you will forgive me.
I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.'
I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too.
I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir.
I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.'
I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room.
I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window.
I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was.
I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden.
I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy.
I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand.
I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened.
I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture.
I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces.
I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?'
I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech.
I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading.
I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened. I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt.
I don't blame her at all.
I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her.
I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma.
I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share.
I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu.
I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?'
I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson.
I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"?
I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know.
I don't care.
I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me.
I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it.
I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it.
I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field.
I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around.
I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful.
I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes.
I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive.
I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way.
I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them.
I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem.
I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife.
I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married.
I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary.
I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register.
I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon.
I don't have enough material for a tighter net."
I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke.
I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?"
I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down.
I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap.
I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient."
I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs.
I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood.
I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi.
I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light.
I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.'
I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution.
I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver.
I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot.
I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price.
I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now.
I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken.
I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away.
I don't know if you've seen it.
I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars.
I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?'
I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no.
I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?'
I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no.
I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?'
I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'"
I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?"
I don't know where he can have gone.'
I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu.
I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall.
I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide.
I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested.
I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, '
I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang.
I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us.
I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known.
I don't like to presume.'
I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics.
I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets.
I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him.
I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay.
I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden.
I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions.
I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism:
I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she?
I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly.
I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this.
I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.'
I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket.
I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman.
I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much.
I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad.
I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you.
I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy.
I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced.
I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant.
I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew.
I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later.
I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now?
I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?"
I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..."
I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere.
I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither."
I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief.
I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine.
I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad.
I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room.
I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander.
I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine.
I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back.
I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall.
I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain.
I expect you know that already.
I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake.
I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name.
I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.'
I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket.
I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.'
I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence.
I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other.
I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly.
I expect you need some medicine.'
I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson.
I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right.
I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?'
I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot.
I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly.
I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine.
I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers?
I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.'
I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.'
I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed.
I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged.
I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.'
I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them.
I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed.
I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about?
I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?'
I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin.
I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs.
I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread.
I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted.
I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck.
I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her.
I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past.
I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age.
I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent.
I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now.
I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out.
I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else.
I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all.
I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her.
I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma.
I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share.
I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu.
I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?'
I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson.
I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful.
I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation."
I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself.
I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him.
I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries.
I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries. Carry on.
I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries. Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off.
I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries. Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded.
I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries. Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body.
I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either.
I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her.
I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—'
I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb.
I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed.
I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it.
I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk.
I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses.
I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.'
I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions.
I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan.
I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students.
I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier?
I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing.
I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on.
I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools.
I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope.
I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time.
I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money.
I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang.
I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy.
I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable.
I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy.
I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy.
I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me.
I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry.
I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform.
I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant.
I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant.
I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork."
I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up.
I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!"
I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray."
I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...."
I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes.
I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!"
I got really angry.
I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform.
I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute.
I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night.
I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on.
I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me.
I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing.
I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight.
I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting.
I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad.
I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later.
I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out.
I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it.
I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes.
I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair.
I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married.
I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married.
I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital.
I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly.
I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field.
I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other.
I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths.
I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises.
I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that.
I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them.
I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them.
I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls.
I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half.
I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room.
I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off.
I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak.
I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up.
I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue.
I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time.
I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope?
I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room. If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair.
I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon.
I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look.
I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way.
I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me.
I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears.
I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?"
I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault!
I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed."
I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!"
I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard.
I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading.
I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain.
I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder.
I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master.
I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything.
I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change.
I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately.
I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha.
I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury.
I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world.
I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could.
I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood.
I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous.
I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense.
I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below.
I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry.
I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison.
I had no idea.
I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away.
I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags.
I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose.
I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face.
I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then.
I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home.
I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway.
I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school.
I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too.
I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse.
I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either.
I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded.
I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was.
I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest.
I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example.
I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat.
I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow.
I had so many desires;
I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky.
I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered.
I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls.
I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday.
I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me.
I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon.
I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look.
I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way.
I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket.
I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve.
I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid.
I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot.
I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company.
I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her.
I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting.
I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit.
I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right.
I had to admit that the fish were still in the river.
I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart.
I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk.
I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first?
I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too.
I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit.
I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry.
I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too.
I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse.
I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me.
I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs.
I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me.
I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure.
I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms.
I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while.
I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma.
I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out.
I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm.
I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye.
I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went.
I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter.
I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me.
I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence.
I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established:
I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin;
I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex.
I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence.
I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes.
I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness.
I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad.
I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's.
I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion.
I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger.
I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out.
I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own.
I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other.
I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to.
I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?'
I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly.
I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then.
I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.'
I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes.
I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said.
I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear.
I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth.
I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture.
I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces.
I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?'
I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech.
I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading.
I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt.
I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher.
I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth).
I have not dared to add the tiniest bit of touching-up, for fear of losing the true picture. 'My only wish is that men in the world below may sometimes pick up this tale when they are recovering from sleep or drunkenness, or when they wish to escape from business worries or a fit of the dumps, and in doing so find not only mental refreshment but even perhaps, if they will heed its lesson and abandon their vain and frivolous pursuits, some small arrest in the deterioration of their vital forces. What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor.
I have to get out of this Palace as quickly as possible.
I have to get out of this Palace as quickly as possible. Aiyo, I can't though!
I have to get out of this Palace as quickly as possible. Aiyo, I can't though! The gates will have been shut long ago.
I have to get out of this Palace as quickly as possible. Aiyo, I can't though! The gates will have been shut long ago. It won't be long now before the Empress Dowager gives orders for my arrest.
I have to get out of this Palace as quickly as possible. Aiyo, I can't though! The gates will have been shut long ago. It won't be long now before the Empress Dowager gives orders for my arrest. I shan't get away then, even if I grow wings.'
I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li.
I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come.
I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.'
I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten.
I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there.
I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up.
I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights.
I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?'
I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her.
I hear you've been very busy these last few days.'
I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun.
I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle.
I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.'
I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea.
I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her.
I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress.
I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment.
I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma.
I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow!
I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?"
I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants.
I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless.
I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect.
I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin.
I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature.
I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness.
I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud.
I heard you say it.'
I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in.
I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?'
I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale.
I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here.
I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.'
I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu.
I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!'
I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale.
I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction.
I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank.
I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud.
I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old."
I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!"
I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms.
I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners.
I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last.
I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes.
I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me.
I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!'
I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track.
I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said.
I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old.
I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age.
I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?'
I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No.
I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No. No, he's not.
I hope you will not refuse to join me.'
I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining.
I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said.
I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.'
I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door.
I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea.
I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink.
I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited.
I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal:
I immediately dropped him to put on my pants.
I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless.
I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect.
I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin.
I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature.
I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness.
I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud.
I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time.
I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker!
I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.'
I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist.
I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin?
I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?'
I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk.
I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives.
I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow.
I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River.
I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk. 'When this stone was left unused by the goddess, he found himself at a loose end and took to wandering about all over the place for want of better to do, until one day his wanderings took him to the place where the fairy Disenchantment lives. 'Now Disenchantment could tell that there was something unusual about this stone, so she kept him there in her Sunset Glow Palace and gave him the honorary title of Divine Luminescent Stone-in-Waiting in the Court of Sunset Glow. 'But most of his time he spent west of Sunset Glow exploring the banks of the Magic River. There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life.
I jumped to my feet, grabbed my clothes, and ran.
I just happened to be visiting her.
I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?'
I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu.
I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not?
I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused.
I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.'
I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper.
I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after.
I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time?
I just never get the chance to show it off!"
I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts.
I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots.
I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day.
I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked.
I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side.
I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests.
I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other.
I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted.
I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles.
I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant.
I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me.
I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing.
I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am!
I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily!
I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily! What trick?
I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily! What trick? What are you talking about?
I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily! What trick? What are you talking about? I played dumb.
I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted.
I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck.
I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her.
I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past.
I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age.
I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent.
I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now.
I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed.
I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin.
I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on.
I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was.
I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon.
I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot.
I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot. I was very popular there.
I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot. I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me.
I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot. I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did.
I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot. I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief.
I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot. I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food.
I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl.
I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while.
I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money.
I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang.
I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy.
I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable.
I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy.
I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy.
I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me.
I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite.
I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum.
I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven.
I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom.
I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue.
I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail.
I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows.
I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land.
I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward.
I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill.
I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins.
I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them.
I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction.
I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky.
I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction.
I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time.
I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm.
I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path.
I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to."
I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!"
I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao.
I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her.
I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter.
I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me."
I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me." Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more.
I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me." Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more. Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return.
I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me." Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more. Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return. She waited several days, but in the end it was Jiang Lili who came to visit.
I know what goes on here, don't think I don't!
I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this.
I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!'
I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed.
I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie!
I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them!
I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!'
I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently.
I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment.
I know!
I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy.
I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.'
I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out.
I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her.
I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money.
I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy!
I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!'
I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed.
I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window.
I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out.
I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period.
I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it.
I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work.
I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan.
I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while.
I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me.
I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all.
I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror.
I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front.
I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.'
I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer.
I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!'
I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror.
I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse:
I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! ---
I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!'
I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village.
I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go.
I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back.
I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain.
I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work.
I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there.
I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex.
I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed.
I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy.
I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags.
I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose.
I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face.
I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then.
I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home.
I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway.
I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school.
I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine.
I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid.
I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone.
I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue.
I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools.
I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions.
I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan.
I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students.
I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier?
I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing.
I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on.
I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion.
I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little.
I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them.
I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do?
I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on.
I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry?
I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out.
I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out. She said, What?
I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out. She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy?
I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again.
I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow!
I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?"
I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants.
I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless.
I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect.
I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin.
I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature.
I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness.
I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools.
I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions.
I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan.
I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students.
I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier?
I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing.
I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on.
I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools.
I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope.
I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.'
I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs.
I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.'
I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified.
I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off.
I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me.
I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!'
I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track.
I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said.
I mean . . . it's all right.'
I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why.
I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see.
I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch.
I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation.
I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.'
I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at.
I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher.
I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded.
I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share.
I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu.
I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?'
I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson.
I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"?
I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know.
I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.'
I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes.
I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true.
I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.'
I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze".
I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation.
I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!'
I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu.
I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.'
I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting.
I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said.
I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe.
I might as well cut them out.
I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.'
I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids.
I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes.
I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her.
I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said.
I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy.
I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out.
I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one.
I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train.
I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing.
I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks.
I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts.
I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them."
I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said.
I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!"
I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak.
I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again."
I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega.
I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way."
I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past.
I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck.
I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target."
I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked.
I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order.
I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither."
I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers.
I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day.
I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash.
I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!'
I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter.
I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened.
I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy.
I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that.
I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig.
I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.'
I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay."
I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love.
I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head.
I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say,
I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday!
I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me?
I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!"
I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao.
I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say.
I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains.
I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me.
I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen.
I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief.
I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine.
I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad.
I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room.
I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander.
I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine.
I played dumb.
I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything.
I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not?
I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed.
I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her.
I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here.
I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain.
I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain.
I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her.
I preferred to prove our guilt.
I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over.
I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word.
I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel.
I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her.
I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later.
I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened.
I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside.
I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass.
I promise I won't give you away.'
I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see.
I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated.
I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat.
I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket.
I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested.
I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor?
I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it.
I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it. Oh help!
I promise never to say anything like that again.
I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!'
I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said.
I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change.
I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.'
I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic.
I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden.
I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate.
I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?'
I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood.
I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard.
I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north.
I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands.
I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha.
I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking.
I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs.
I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread.
I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted.
I raised my head and looked around.
I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away.
I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene.
I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south.
I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot.
I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night.
I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while.
I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south.
I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off.
I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves.
I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink.
I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric.
I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil.
I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back.
I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender.
I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker.
I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter.
I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender. She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig.
I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this.
I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers.
I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place.
I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it.
I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl.
I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while.
I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money.
I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang.
I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy.
I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!'
I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly.
I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that.
I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much!
I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin.
I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin.
I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first.
I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed.
I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival.
I really can't resign myself to that.
I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this.
I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles.
I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant.
I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me.
I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing.
I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am!
I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily!
I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily! What trick?
I really don't.
I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different.
I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer."
I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha!
I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said.
I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company.
I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation."
I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile.
I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right.
I refused at first, but then took it after a while.
I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me.
I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all.
I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted.
I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it.
I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood.
I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty.
I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan.
I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her.
I remained in the public security section for a long time.
I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad.
I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions.
I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission.
I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely.
I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds.
I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border.
I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent.
I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border.
I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.'
I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two.
I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight.
I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags!
I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble!
I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner.
I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate.
I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left.
I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight.
I remember her face turning deep red then.
I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking.
I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap.
I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath.
I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around.
I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down.
I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick.
I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman.
I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too.
I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark.
I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went.
I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore.
I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow.
I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body.
I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body.
I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die.
I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out.
I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind.
I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter.
I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me.
I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence.
I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established:
I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin;
I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex.
I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence.
I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt.
I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over.
I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.)
I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching.
I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever.
I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday.
I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky.
I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body.
I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time.
I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen.
I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly.
I returned neither of them to the farm.
I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes.
I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep.
I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves.
I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink.
I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric.
I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil.
I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back.
I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil. Chen Qingyang's breasts were two firm scoops, even when she lay back. But the other parts of her body were very slender.
I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!'
I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother!
I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!'
I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily.
I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that.
I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you.
I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble.
I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained.
I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you?
I said actually they were all cases.
I said actually they were all cases. It was just that the leaders couldn't check on them all.
I said actually they were all cases. It was just that the leaders couldn't check on them all. She said, Well then, just confess.
I said actually they were all cases. It was just that the leaders couldn't check on them all. She said, Well then, just confess. So I confessed: That night, we left the back slope and returned to the scene of the crime.
I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it.
I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend.
I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her.
I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes.
I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes.
I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left.
I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't.
I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed.
I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team.
I said nothing else.
I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me.
I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't.
I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me.
I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible.
I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan!
I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans!
I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from?
I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me.
I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation.
I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either.
I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this:
I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag.
I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods.
I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you.
I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too.
I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods.
I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger.
I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin.
I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature.
I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness.
I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud.
I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time.
I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker!
I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!"
I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!" I went out to see what was going on.
I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!" I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense.
I said that wasn't going to work.
I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan.
I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while.
I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me.
I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all.
I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted.
I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it.
I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood.
I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty.
I said, "That's bullshit!
I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod.
I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?"
I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself.
I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway.
I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste.
I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault.
I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long.
I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in.
I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now?
I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look!
I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath.
I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early.
I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water.
I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door.
I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things?
I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers!
I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting!
I said, From the back.
I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then.
I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground.
I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry.
I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot.
I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following:
I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics?
I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean?
I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back?
I said, How about we go inside first?
I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too.
I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit.
I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry.
I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too.
I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse.
I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either.
I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded.
I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was.
I said, How do you know we had a love affair?
I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it?
I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem.
I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem?
I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do.
I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something.
I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you.
I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you.
I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair.
I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking.
I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap.
I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath.
I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around.
I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down.
I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick.
I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman.
I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too.
I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her.
I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin.
I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect.
I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away.
I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm.
I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back.
I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her.
I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to.
I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun.
I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun.
I said, Of course I do.
I said, Of course I do. Could you please move a little closer?
I said, Of course I do. Could you please move a little closer? I want to study your anatomy in the light.
I said, Of course I do. Could you please move a little closer? I want to study your anatomy in the light. Then with a sound as loud as a thunderclap at my ear, I realized she'd given me a big slap.
I said, Of course I do. Could you please move a little closer? I want to study your anatomy in the light. Then with a sound as loud as a thunderclap at my ear, I realized she'd given me a big slap. I jumped to my feet, grabbed my clothes, and ran.
I said, Of course.
I said, Of course. But let's not rush.
I said, Of course. But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer.
I said, Of course. But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened.
I said, Of course. But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good.
I said, Of course. But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard!
I said, Of course. But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me.
I said, Of course. But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package.
I said, Of course. But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift.
I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist.
I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet.
I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned.
I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face.
I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me.
I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks.
I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard!
I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me?
I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong?
I said, What's the hurry?
I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out.
I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out. She said, What?
I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out. She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy?
I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out. She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course.
I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out. She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course. But let's not rush.
I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out. She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course. But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer.
I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out. She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course. But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened.
I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out. She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course. But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good.
I said, What's wrong?
I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing.
I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going.
I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going. So I raised her legs again.
I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going. So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound.
I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going. So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back.
I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going. So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark.
I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going. So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went.
I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going. So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore.
I said, You'd be exposed then.
I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed.
I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care.
I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way.
I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them.
I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem.
I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife.
I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married.
I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary.
I said, at least our pigs should have enough food.
I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone.
I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang.
I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort.
I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood.
I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard.
I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north.
I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands.
I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha.
I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed.
I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build.
I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now?
I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look!
I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath.
I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early.
I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water.
I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door.
I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things?
I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs.
I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down.
I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches.
I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them.
I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire.
I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old.
I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this.
I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers.
I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place.
I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.'
I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's.
I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him.
I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.'
I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries.
I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.'
I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru.
I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good.
I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses.
I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.'
I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia.
I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses.
I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully.
I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early.
I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game.
I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes.
I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her.
I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?'
I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.'
I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu.
I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.'
I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly.
I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean.
I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.'
I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.' But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject.
I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.' But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject. 'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile.
I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly. 'I wondered whom you could mean. I should never dare to find fault with her.' But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject. 'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile. 'All I can thay ith that I hope you marry a lithping huthband, tho that you have "ithee-withee" "ithee-withee" in your earth every minute of the day.
I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special.
I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.'
I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted.
I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut?
I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to?
I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.'
I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh.
I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.'
I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist.
I shall take care of all your expenses.
I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.'
I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes.
I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again.
I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away.
I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!'
I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened.
I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up.
I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning.
I shan't get away then, even if I grow wings.'
I should never dare to find fault with her.'
I should never dare to find fault with her.' But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject.
I should never dare to find fault with her.' But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject. 'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile.
I should never dare to find fault with her.' But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject. 'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile. 'All I can thay ith that I hope you marry a lithping huthband, tho that you have "ithee-withee" "ithee-withee" in your earth every minute of the day.
I should never dare to find fault with her.' But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject. 'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile. 'All I can thay ith that I hope you marry a lithping huthband, tho that you have "ithee-withee" "ithee-withee" in your earth every minute of the day. Ah, Holy Name!
I should never dare to find fault with her.' But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject. 'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile. 'All I can thay ith that I hope you marry a lithping huthband, tho that you have "ithee-withee" "ithee-withee" in your earth every minute of the day. Ah, Holy Name! I think I can thee that blethed day already before my eyeth!'
I should never dare to find fault with her.' But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject. 'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile. 'All I can thay ith that I hope you marry a lithping huthband, tho that you have "ithee-withee" "ithee-withee" in your earth every minute of the day. Ah, Holy Name! I think I can thee that blethed day already before my eyeth!' Bao-yu could not help laughing; but Xiang-yun had already turned and fled.
I should never dare to find fault with her.' But before she could say any more, Bao-yu cut in and hurriedly changed the subject. 'I shall never be a match for you as long as I live,' Xiang-yun said to Dai-yu with a disarming smile. 'All I can thay ith that I hope you marry a lithping huthband, tho that you have "ithee-withee" "ithee-withee" in your earth every minute of the day. Ah, Holy Name! I think I can thee that blethed day already before my eyeth!' Bao-yu could not help laughing; but Xiang-yun had already turned and fled. If you wish to know the conclusion of this scene, you must read the following chapter.
I should want a written guarantee.'
I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!'
I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang.
I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses.
I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.'
I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui.
I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance.
I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU.
I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong.
I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?"
I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault!
I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed."
I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!"
I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit!
I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod.
I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?"
I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself.
I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway.
I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me.
I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done.
I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang.
I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while.
I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer.
I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left.
I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules.
I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone.
I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop.
I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night.
I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region.
I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance.
I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day.
I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day.
I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around.
I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere.
I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't.
I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business.
I spoke without thinking.'
I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled.
I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people.
I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found.
I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society.
I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together.
I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to.
I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?'
I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly.
I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day.
I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day.
I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around.
I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere.
I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't.
I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business.
I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this.
I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all.
I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece.
I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang.
I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while.
I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer.
I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left.
I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules.
I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone.
I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop.
I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up.
I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this.
I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing.
I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on.
I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools.
I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope.
I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time.
I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches.
I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much.
I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free.
I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains.
I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.'
I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster.
I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done.
I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner.
I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy.
I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption.
I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded.
I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see.
I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao.
I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then.
I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature.
I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels.
I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story.
I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite.
I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were.
I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator.
I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions.
I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad.
I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist.
I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while.
I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too.
I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good.
I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good. She said, Really?
I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good. She said, Really? I had no idea.
I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good. She said, Really? I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away.
I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good. She said, Really? I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags.
I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good. She said, Really? I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose.
I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope.
I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway.
I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left.
I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence.
I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic.
I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies.
I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy.
I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also.
I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night.
I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.'
I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought.
I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu?
I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu?
I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?'
I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket.
I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said.
I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke.
I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said.
I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it.
I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it. Oh help!
I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it. Oh help! What am I going to do?
I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it. Oh help! What am I going to do? I have to get out of this Palace as quickly as possible.
I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it. Oh help! What am I going to do? I have to get out of this Palace as quickly as possible. Aiyo, I can't though!
I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it. Oh help! What am I going to do? I have to get out of this Palace as quickly as possible. Aiyo, I can't though! The gates will have been shut long ago.
I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it. Oh help! What am I going to do? I have to get out of this Palace as quickly as possible. Aiyo, I can't though! The gates will have been shut long ago. It won't be long now before the Empress Dowager gives orders for my arrest.
I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it. Oh help! What am I going to do? I have to get out of this Palace as quickly as possible. Aiyo, I can't though! The gates will have been shut long ago. It won't be long now before the Empress Dowager gives orders for my arrest. I shan't get away then, even if I grow wings.'
I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything.
I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked.
I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived.
I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk.
I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake.
I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door.
I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there.
I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it.
I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend.
I talked back in standard Beijing dialect.
I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy.
I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again.
I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow!
I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?"
I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants.
I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless.
I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect.
I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin.
I talked him into it.'
I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace.
I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it.
I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.'
I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker.
I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!'
I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu.
I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!'
I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast!
I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.'
I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response.
I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice.
I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter.
I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said.
I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more.
I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out.
I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.'
I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids.
I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over.
I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down.
I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time.
I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard.
I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard. Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth.
I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard. Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth. Her bottom was very round.
I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard. Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth. Her bottom was very round. Fuck, I felt terrific.
I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard. Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth. Her bottom was very round. Fuck, I felt terrific. She immediately behaved herself after getting spanked.
I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard. Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth. Her bottom was very round. Fuck, I felt terrific. She immediately behaved herself after getting spanked. She became very submissive, not saying another word.
I think I can thee that blethed day already before my eyeth!'
I think I can thee that blethed day already before my eyeth!' Bao-yu could not help laughing; but Xiang-yun had already turned and fled.
I think I can thee that blethed day already before my eyeth!' Bao-yu could not help laughing; but Xiang-yun had already turned and fled. If you wish to know the conclusion of this scene, you must read the following chapter.
I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.'
I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker.
I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!'
I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu.
I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!'
I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast!
I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?'
I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet.
I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu. 'Worse and worse!' He turned to Tealeaf: 'Treacherous little beast! What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan.
I think your brains must have been addled by too much study.
I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other?
I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry.
I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better.
I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you?
I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right?
I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?'
I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain.
I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in.
I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me.
I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon.
I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look.
I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way.
I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me.
I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears.
I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?"
I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault!
I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed."
I thought it hadn't counted.
I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself.
I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room.
I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room.
I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago.
I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate.
I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope.
I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details.
I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case.
I thought it was unnecessary.
I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register.
I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon.
I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted.
I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself.
I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room.
I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room.
I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago.
I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate.
I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me.
I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it.
I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it.
I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field.
I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around.
I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful.
I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes.
I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive.
I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway.
I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid.
I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer.
I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape.
I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste.
I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me.
I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark.
I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good.
I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them.
I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants.
I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her.
I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself.
I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue.
I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it.
I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun.
I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse.
I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores.
I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around.
I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles.
I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said.
I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company.
I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation."
I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile.
I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right.
I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster.
I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different.
I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now.
I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight.
I thought that was very good.'
I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu.
I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present.
I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him.
I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different.
I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own.
I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately.
I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket.
I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.'
I thought you didn't like soup,' he said.
I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.'
I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?'
I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly.
I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!'
I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh.
I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you.
I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe.
I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you. To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer.
I thought you'd gone out.'
I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu.
I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?'
I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.'
I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness!
I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits.
I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard.
I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan.
I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House.
I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend.
I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her.
I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes.
I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes.
I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left.
I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't.
I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed.
I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team.
I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope.
I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession.
I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then.
I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other.
I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day.
I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station.
I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect.
I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up.
I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady.
I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit.
I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too.
I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good.
I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good. She said, Really?
I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good. She said, Really? I had no idea.
I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good. She said, Really? I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away.
I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good. She said, Really? I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags.
I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good. She said, Really? I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose.
I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good. She said, Really? I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face.
I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good. She said, Really? I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then.
I told her that it would fertilize the land.
I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know.
I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say?
I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market.
I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping.
I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight.
I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai.
I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been?
I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin.
I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her.
I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation.
I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either.
I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this:
I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag.
I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods.
I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you.
I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too.
I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods.
I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established:
I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin;
I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex.
I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence.
I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt.
I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over.
I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word.
I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel.
I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her.
I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs.
I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward.
I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you?
I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court.
I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out.
I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!'
I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started.
I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery.
I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers.
I told him that I couldn't get there for a while.
I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money.
I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang.
I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy.
I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable.
I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy.
I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy.
I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me.
I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry.
I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her.
I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this?
I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?"
I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?" It was a condom.
I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?" It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little.
I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?" It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her.
I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?" It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her. Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right.
I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?" It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her. Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right. Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?"
I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?" It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her. Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right. Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?" I said, Of course I do.
I tripped over a horrible old turtle.'
I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom.
I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one.
I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?'
I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself.
I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own.
I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper.
I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it.
I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?' The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out.
I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked.
I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself.
I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows.
I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body.
I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then.
I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten.
I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember.
I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time.
I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right?
I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her.
I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions.
I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold.
I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements.
I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go.
I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off?
I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix.
I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting.
I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part.
I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope.
I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time.
I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches.
I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much.
I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free.
I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains.
I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now.
I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well.
I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them.
I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual.
I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials.
I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it.
I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared.
I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it.
I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either.
I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan.
I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife.
I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room.
I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.'
I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's.
I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings.
I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone.
I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!'
I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again.
I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed.
I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!'
I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin!
I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down.
I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder.
I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then.
I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking.
I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap.
I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath.
I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around.
I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down.
I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick.
I walked very fast, never looking back.
I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me.
I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear.
I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense.
I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession.
I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more.
I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head.
I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked.
I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself.
I want to know about pickles!'
I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously.
I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.'
I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot.
I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!'
I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over.
I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . .
I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . .
I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps.
I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!'
I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over.
I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . .
I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . .
I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps.
I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something.
I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant.
I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village.
I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the face, over and over. 'Yes . . . no . . . yes . . . no . . . Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.'
I want to study your anatomy in the light.
I want to study your anatomy in the light. Then with a sound as loud as a thunderclap at my ear, I realized she'd given me a big slap.
I want to study your anatomy in the light. Then with a sound as loud as a thunderclap at my ear, I realized she'd given me a big slap. I jumped to my feet, grabbed my clothes, and ran.
I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse.
I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either.
I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded.
I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was.
I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest.
I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example.
I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat.
I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow.
I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood.
I wanted to help her, but I couldn't.
I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back.
I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad.
I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts.
I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion.
I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little.
I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them.
I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do?
I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on.
I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky.
I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered.
I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls.
I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday.
I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me.
I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon.
I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look.
I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way.
I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me.
I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes.
I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left.
I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't.
I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed.
I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team.
I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope.
I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway.
I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left.
I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence.
I was already awake by that time.
I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right?
I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment."
I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel.
I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do.
I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything.
I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around.
I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away.
I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene.
I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little.
I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her.
I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her. Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right.
I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her. Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right. Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?"
I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her. Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right. Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?" I said, Of course I do.
I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her. Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right. Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?" I said, Of course I do. Could you please move a little closer?
I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her. Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right. Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?" I said, Of course I do. Could you please move a little closer? I want to study your anatomy in the light.
I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her. Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right. Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?" I said, Of course I do. Could you please move a little closer? I want to study your anatomy in the light. Then with a sound as loud as a thunderclap at my ear, I realized she'd given me a big slap.
I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her. Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right. Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?" I said, Of course I do. Could you please move a little closer? I want to study your anatomy in the light. Then with a sound as loud as a thunderclap at my ear, I realized she'd given me a big slap. I jumped to my feet, grabbed my clothes, and ran.
I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored.
I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?'
I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea.
I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.'
I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences.
I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me.
I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.'
I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too.
I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir.
I was essentially a rascal or bandit.
I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right.
I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university.
I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me.
I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was:
I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier.
I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded.
I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file.
I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her.
I was hog-tied.
I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition.
I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me.
I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard.
I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode.
I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard!
I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard.
I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good.
I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt.
I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment."
I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel.
I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do.
I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything.
I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around.
I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away.
I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene.
I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south.
I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot.
I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet.
I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?'
I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin.
I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion.
I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study.
I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.'
I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining.
I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said.
I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.'
I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down.
I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches.
I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them.
I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire.
I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old.
I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this.
I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers.
I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place.
I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it.
I was on the fourteenth production team down the mountain, and she was on the fifteenth team up the mountain.
I was on the fourteenth production team down the mountain, and she was on the fifteenth team up the mountain. One day she came down the mountain to see me, to discuss the fact that she was not damaged goods.
I was on the fourteenth production team down the mountain, and she was on the fifteenth team up the mountain. One day she came down the mountain to see me, to discuss the fact that she was not damaged goods. I didn't know her too well at the time, barely you might say.
I was on the fourteenth production team down the mountain, and she was on the fifteenth team up the mountain. One day she came down the mountain to see me, to discuss the fact that she was not damaged goods. I didn't know her too well at the time, barely you might say. The issue she wanted to discuss was this:
I was on the fourteenth production team down the mountain, and she was on the fifteenth team up the mountain. One day she came down the mountain to see me, to discuss the fact that she was not damaged goods. I didn't know her too well at the time, barely you might say. The issue she wanted to discuss was this: Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was.
I was on the fourteenth production team down the mountain, and she was on the fifteenth team up the mountain. One day she came down the mountain to see me, to discuss the fact that she was not damaged goods. I didn't know her too well at the time, barely you might say. The issue she wanted to discuss was this: Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was. Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did.
I was on the fourteenth production team down the mountain, and she was on the fifteenth team up the mountain. One day she came down the mountain to see me, to discuss the fact that she was not damaged goods. I didn't know her too well at the time, barely you might say. The issue she wanted to discuss was this: Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was. Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that.
I was on the fourteenth production team down the mountain, and she was on the fifteenth team up the mountain. One day she came down the mountain to see me, to discuss the fact that she was not damaged goods. I didn't know her too well at the time, barely you might say. The issue she wanted to discuss was this: Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was. Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods.
I was on the fourteenth production team down the mountain, and she was on the fifteenth team up the mountain. One day she came down the mountain to see me, to discuss the fact that she was not damaged goods. I didn't know her too well at the time, barely you might say. The issue she wanted to discuss was this: Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was. Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods.
I was only fifteen years old."
I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!"
I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms.
I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners.
I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last.
I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes.
I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams.
I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all."
I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly.
I was present every time they castrated the bulls.
I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife.
I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them.
I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working.
I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them.
I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans.
I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls!
I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave.
I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil.
I was really happy."
I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer.
I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water.
I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name.
I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him.
I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?"
I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?"
I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!"
I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ."
I was still as hard as ever.
I was still as hard as ever. For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed.
I was still as hard as ever. For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed. A person like me never cares much about saving face.
I was still as hard as ever. For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed. A person like me never cares much about saving face. After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan.
I was still as hard as ever. For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed. A person like me never cares much about saving face. After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on.
I was still as hard as ever. For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed. A person like me never cares much about saving face. After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was.
I was still as hard as ever. For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed. A person like me never cares much about saving face. After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon.
I was still as hard as ever. For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed. A person like me never cares much about saving face. After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot.
I was still as hard as ever. For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed. A person like me never cares much about saving face. After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot. I was very popular there.
I was the only exception.
I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake.
I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor.
I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods.
I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her.
I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her.
I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy.
I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving.
I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet.
I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it.
I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done?
I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still.
I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.'
I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking.
I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times.
I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly.
I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly. 'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.'
I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly. 'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.' He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair.
I was too tall to be a Thai.
I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been?
I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin.
I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect.
I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away.
I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm.
I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back.
I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her.
I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to.
I was very popular there.
I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me.
I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did.
I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief.
I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food.
I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone.
I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang.
I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort.
I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood.
I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were.
I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator.
I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions.
I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad.
I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above.
I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution.
I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions.
I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them!
I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were.
I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.'
I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!'
I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her:
I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day.
I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!'
I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing:
I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative!
I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!"
I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!"
I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said.
I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan.
I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you!
I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you."
I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away.
I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him."
I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again.
I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around.
I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread!
I went down to see for myself.
I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway.
I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste.
I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault.
I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long.
I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in.
I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry.
I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er!
I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du!
I went out to see what was going on.
I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense.
I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish?
I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river.
I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart.
I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk.
I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first?
I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too.
I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit.
I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray.
I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair.
I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it.
I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore.
I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day.
I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease.
I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it.
I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them.
I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra.
I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked.
I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived.
I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk.
I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake.
I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door.
I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there.
I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it.
I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend.
I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her.
I wish I were dead.
I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.'
I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu.
I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!'
I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu.
I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words.
I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.'
I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in.
I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!'
I wonder where you get it from.
I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?'
I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket.
I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad.
I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.'
I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs.
I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.'
I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified.
I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off.
I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...'
I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright:
I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her?
I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ?
I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!'
I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept:
I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people.
I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?'
I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?' Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever.
I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive.
I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway.
I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm.
I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes.
I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep.
I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves.
I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink.
I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric.
I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric. As for me, working bare to the waist, I had turned as black as a devil.
I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me.
I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark.
I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good.
I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them.
I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants.
I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste.
I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute.
I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me.
I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window.
I would come now if it cost me my life.'
I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly.
I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang!
I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.'
I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's.
I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings.
I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone.
I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!'
I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again.
I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you!
I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that.
I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble."
I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun.
I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much.
I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here."
I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects.
I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay.
I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest.
I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.'
I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch.
I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour.
I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit.
I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect.
I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.'
I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling.
I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but...
I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said.
I wrote about what we had done on the back slope.
I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details.
I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case.
I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers!
I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case?
I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case? Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world?
I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case? Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world? How many times do people do it every day?
I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case? Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world? How many times do people do it every day? And how many of them are important enough to be called cases?
I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case? Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world? How many times do people do it every day? And how many of them are important enough to be called cases? I said actually they were all cases.
I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following:
I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics?
I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean?
I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back?
I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front?
I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games.
I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them.
I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths.
I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid.
I wrote confessions for a long time.
I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue.
I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing.
I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office.
I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore.
I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me.
I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone.
I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue.
I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools.
I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below:
I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water.
I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath.
I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves.
I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again.
I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac.
I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind.
I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way.
I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit.
I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world."
I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing.
I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again.
I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out.
I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien.
I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?"
I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said.
I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests.
I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions."
I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night.
I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on.
I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me.
I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing.
I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight.
I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting.
I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening.
I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains.
I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me.
I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time.
I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen.
I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly.
I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field.
I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other.
I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths.
I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises.
I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that.
I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them.
I'd forgotten what I did then.
I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten.
I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember.
I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time.
I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right?
I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment."
I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel.
I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do.
I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything.
I'll announce the news at the meeting.
I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening.
I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains.
I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me.
I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen.
I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief.
I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine.
I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad.
I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad. People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room.
I'll be done soon."
I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton.
I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled.
I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one."
I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi.
I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table.
I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal.
I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart.
I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang.
I'll carve the turtle first.
I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.'
I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes.
I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek.
I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away.
I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing.
I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said.
I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.'
I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat.
I'll carve the turtle first.'
I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked.
I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai.
I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick.
I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek.
I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak.
I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said.
I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards.
I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it?
I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave.
I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again.
I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes.
I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room.
I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day.
I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements.
I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went.
I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad.
I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff.
I'll come!' said Jia Rui.
I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.'
I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.'
I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught.
I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience.
I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper.
I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go.
I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan.
I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught. Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me?
I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one.
I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight.
I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say.
I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful!
I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!"
I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?'
I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter.
I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself.
I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking.
I'll do yours for you too, if you like!'
I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!'
I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone.
I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror.
I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed.
I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu.
I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand.
I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late.
I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again.
I'll find somewhere else for you.'
I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building.
I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do.
I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound!
I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.'
I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself.
I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold.
I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry!
I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.'
I'll goddamn kill you!
I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge!
I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard!
I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?'
I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said.
I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground.
I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!'
I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route.
I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!'
I'll have one of these pigs carried to your quarters now.
I'll have one of these pigs carried to your quarters now. You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow.
I'll have one of these pigs carried to your quarters now. You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow. What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.'
I'll have one of these pigs carried to your quarters now. You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow. What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.' Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig.
I'll have one of these pigs carried to your quarters now. You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow. What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.' Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens.
I'll have one of these pigs carried to your quarters now. You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow. What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.' Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them.
I'll have one of these pigs carried to your quarters now. You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow. What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.' Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?'
I'll have one of these pigs carried to your quarters now. You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow. What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.' Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards.
I'll have one of these pigs carried to your quarters now. You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow. What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.' Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit.
I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later.
I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!'
I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more.
I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma.
I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day.
I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon.
I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement.
I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement.
I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too.
I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle!
I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment.
I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day.
I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash.
I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!'
I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter.
I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened.
I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy.
I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that.
I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.'
I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain.
I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?'
I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed.
I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence.
I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven.
I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!'
I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether.
I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—'
I'll say.
I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!"
I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle!
I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment.
I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day.
I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash.
I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!'
I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter.
I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened.
I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.'
I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten.
I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there.
I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up.
I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights.
I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?'
I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her.
I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket.
I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.'
I'll take care of her."
I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos.
I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao.
I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up.
I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away.
I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day.
I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao.
I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng.
I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days.
I'll take my leave now.
I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, '
I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket.
I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.'
I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long.
I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here.
I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, '
I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words.
I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess.
I'll talk about death if I like, Death!
I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death!
I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death! Death!
I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death! Death! I'm going to die this minute.
I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death! Death! I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life.
I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death! Death! I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?'
I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death! Death! I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel?
I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death! Death! I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead.
I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death! Death! I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.'
I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill.
I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!'
I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter.
I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth.
I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!'
I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it.
I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth.
I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck.
I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.'
I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!'
I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me!
I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn?
I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village.
I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village. Those thieves got all the good stuff.
I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village. Those thieves got all the good stuff. I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.'
I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village. Those thieves got all the good stuff. I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.' Granddad picked up a wooden table and threw it at the old man's bald head.
I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village. Those thieves got all the good stuff. I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.' Granddad picked up a wooden table and threw it at the old man's bald head. He screamed and held his bleeding scalp as he rolled in the dirt.
I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village. Those thieves got all the good stuff. I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.' Granddad picked up a wooden table and threw it at the old man's bald head. He screamed and held his bleeding scalp as he rolled in the dirt. Granddad reached down and picked him up by his collar.
I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you."
I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away.
I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him."
I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again.
I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around.
I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread!
I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games."
I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly.
I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger....
I'm going to die this minute.
I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life.
I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?'
I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel?
I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead.
I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.'
I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu.
I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!'
I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu.
I'm going to tell my father.
I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!"
I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape.
I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back.
I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo?
I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!"
I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me.
I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard.
I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai.
I'm not like a visitor here.
I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!'
I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu.
I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!'
I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun.
I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant!
I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.'
I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics.
I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets.
I'm not sure what made me break down like that.
I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry."
I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say.
I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help.
I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to."
I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!"
I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao.
I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her.
I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter.
I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village.
I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village. Those thieves got all the good stuff.
I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village. Those thieves got all the good stuff. I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.'
I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village. Those thieves got all the good stuff. I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.' Granddad picked up a wooden table and threw it at the old man's bald head.
I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village. Those thieves got all the good stuff. I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.' Granddad picked up a wooden table and threw it at the old man's bald head. He screamed and held his bleeding scalp as he rolled in the dirt.
I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village. Those thieves got all the good stuff. I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.' Granddad picked up a wooden table and threw it at the old man's bald head. He screamed and held his bleeding scalp as he rolled in the dirt. Granddad reached down and picked him up by his collar.
I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village. Those thieves got all the good stuff. I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.' Granddad picked up a wooden table and threw it at the old man's bald head. He screamed and held his bleeding scalp as he rolled in the dirt. Granddad reached down and picked him up by his collar. Looking straight into those tortured eyes, he said, 'Our hero, the "potato picker", then raised his fist and drove it with a loud crack into the old man's face, sending him crumpling to the ground, face up.
I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village. Those thieves got all the good stuff. I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.' Granddad picked up a wooden table and threw it at the old man's bald head. He screamed and held his bleeding scalp as he rolled in the dirt. Granddad reached down and picked him up by his collar. Looking straight into those tortured eyes, he said, 'Our hero, the "potato picker", then raised his fist and drove it with a loud crack into the old man's face, sending him crumpling to the ground, face up. Granddad walked up and kicked him in the face, hard.
I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking.
I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck.
I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him.
I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars.
I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now.
I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney.
I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known.
I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest.
I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess.
I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth.
I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?'
I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?' Gu Yanwu sighed.
I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?' Gu Yanwu sighed. 'We've all seen this Ming History.
I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?' Gu Yanwu sighed. 'We've all seen this Ming History. There are, inevitably, passages in it which are not very complimentary to the Tartars.
I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?' Gu Yanwu sighed. 'We've all seen this Ming History. There are, inevitably, passages in it which are not very complimentary to the Tartars. It was written by Zhu Guozhen, who, as you know, was a former Chancellor at the Ming Court.
I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?' Gu Yanwu sighed. 'We've all seen this Ming History. There are, inevitably, passages in it which are not very complimentary to the Tartars. It was written by Zhu Guozhen, who, as you know, was a former Chancellor at the Ming Court. When he came to write about the "antics of the Paramount Chief of the Jianzhou tribe", which is how the Ming Court used to refer to the Tartars, it's a bit hard to see how he could have been polite.'
I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?' Gu Yanwu sighed. 'We've all seen this Ming History. There are, inevitably, passages in it which are not very complimentary to the Tartars. It was written by Zhu Guozhen, who, as you know, was a former Chancellor at the Ming Court. When he came to write about the "antics of the Paramount Chief of the Jianzhou tribe", which is how the Ming Court used to refer to the Tartars, it's a bit hard to see how he could have been polite.' Lü nodded: 'I heard somewhere that a member of the Zhuang family of Huzhou paid one of Chancellor Zhu's heirs a thousand taels of silver for the manuscript and published it under his own name— never dreaming, of course, that it would lead to such terrible consequences.'
I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?' Gu Yanwu sighed. 'We've all seen this Ming History. There are, inevitably, passages in it which are not very complimentary to the Tartars. It was written by Zhu Guozhen, who, as you know, was a former Chancellor at the Ming Court. When he came to write about the "antics of the Paramount Chief of the Jianzhou tribe", which is how the Ming Court used to refer to the Tartars, it's a bit hard to see how he could have been polite.' Lü nodded: 'I heard somewhere that a member of the Zhuang family of Huzhou paid one of Chancellor Zhu's heirs a thousand taels of silver for the manuscript and published it under his own name— never dreaming, of course, that it would lead to such terrible consequences.' Gu went on to tell him the whole story.
I'm so sorry."
I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say.
I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help.
I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to."
I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!"
I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao.
I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her.
I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter.
I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me."
I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble."
I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun.
I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much.
I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here."
I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects.
I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay.
I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest.
I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone.
I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant.
I'm starving. . . .'
I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber.
I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack.
I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .'
I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead.
I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry.
I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.'
I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet.
I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber. He pulled the trigger, and there was a loud crack. 'Douguan,' he said, 'let's go find your mother. . . .' 'No, Dad,' Father replied in a high-pitched, frightened voice, 'Mother's dead. But we're still alive, and I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?'
I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.'
I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.' Granddad picked up a wooden table and threw it at the old man's bald head.
I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.' Granddad picked up a wooden table and threw it at the old man's bald head. He screamed and held his bleeding scalp as he rolled in the dirt.
I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.' Granddad picked up a wooden table and threw it at the old man's bald head. He screamed and held his bleeding scalp as he rolled in the dirt. Granddad reached down and picked him up by his collar.
I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.' Granddad picked up a wooden table and threw it at the old man's bald head. He screamed and held his bleeding scalp as he rolled in the dirt. Granddad reached down and picked him up by his collar. Looking straight into those tortured eyes, he said, 'Our hero, the "potato picker", then raised his fist and drove it with a loud crack into the old man's face, sending him crumpling to the ground, face up.
I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.' Granddad picked up a wooden table and threw it at the old man's bald head. He screamed and held his bleeding scalp as he rolled in the dirt. Granddad reached down and picked him up by his collar. Looking straight into those tortured eyes, he said, 'Our hero, the "potato picker", then raised his fist and drove it with a loud crack into the old man's face, sending him crumpling to the ground, face up. Granddad walked up and kicked him in the face, hard.
I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman.
I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that.
I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this.
I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles.
I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant.
I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me.
I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing.
I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am!
I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily!
I'm wounded!'
I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck.
I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!'
I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound.
I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?'
I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him.
I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .'
I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping.
I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him.
I've been hit, he thought.
I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants.
I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red.
I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings.
I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin.
I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!'
I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin.
I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol!
I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings.
I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later.
I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now?
I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?"
I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..."
I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere.
I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither."
I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era.
I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built.
I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal.
I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over.
I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over. I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky.
I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over. I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky. But apart from me, the only person I can think of who is worthy to eat a present like this is you.
I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over. I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky. But apart from me, the only person I can think of who is worthy to eat a present like this is you. That's why I came over specially to invite you.
I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over. I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky. But apart from me, the only person I can think of who is worthy to eat a present like this is you. That's why I came over specially to invite you. And we're lucky, because we've got a little chap who sings coming round as well.
I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over. I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky. But apart from me, the only person I can think of who is worthy to eat a present like this is you. That's why I came over specially to invite you. And we're lucky, because we've got a little chap who sings coming round as well. So you and I will be able to sit down and make a day of it, eh?
I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over. I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky. But apart from me, the only person I can think of who is worthy to eat a present like this is you. That's why I came over specially to invite you. And we're lucky, because we've got a little chap who sings coming round as well. So you and I will be able to sit down and make a day of it, eh? Really enjoy ourselves.'
I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time.
I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?'
I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket.
I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?'
I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed.
I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight.
I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.'
I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing.
I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well?
I've had a feeling about this all along.
I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now?
I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship.
I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem.
I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back?
I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back.
I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then.
I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground.
I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry.
I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship.
I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins.
I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea.
I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened.
I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping.
I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth.
I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears.
I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her.
I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then.
I've just been sweating.
I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.'
I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness.
I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence:
I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill.
I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said.
I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.'
I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier.
I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes!
I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.'
I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it.
I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated.
I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies.
I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body?
I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken.
I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off.
I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground.
I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards.
I've no idea how much it is.
I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?'
I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins.
I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place.
I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot.
I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor.
I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.'
I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson.
I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right.
I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection.
I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world."
I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing.
I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again.
I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out.
I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien.
I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?"
I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said.
I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests.
I've won, admit it!'
I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak.
I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how.
I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said.
I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death.
I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it.
I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done?
I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still.
I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.'
I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit.
I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine.
I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back.
I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway.
I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation.
I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine.
I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street.
I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene.
I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness.
I... I promise never to do this again.'
I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour.
I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch.
I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.'
I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple.
I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground.
I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself.
I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat.
I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on!
INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific?
INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ...
INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China.
INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father.
INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know.
INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists.
INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans?
INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day.
INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages.
INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization?
INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No.
INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information.
INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages.
INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society?
INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage.
INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards.
INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific?
INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ...
INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day.
INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages.
INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast.
INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data?
INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes.
INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes. YE: That's impossible.
INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes. YE: That's impossible. Interstellar communication is very inefficient.
INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes. YE: That's impossible. Interstellar communication is very inefficient. How can so much data have been transmitted?
INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes. YE: That's impossible. Interstellar communication is very inefficient. How can so much data have been transmitted? INTERROGATOR: We thought so at first, too.
INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China.
INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father.
INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know.
INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists.
INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans?
INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day.
INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages.
INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast.
INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data?
INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society?
INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage.
INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards.
INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific?
INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ...
INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China.
INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father.
INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know.
INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists.
INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists.
INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans?
INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day.
INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages.
INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast.
INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data?
INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes.
INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes. YE: That's impossible.
INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes. YE: That's impossible. Interstellar communication is very inefficient.
INTERROGATOR: We thought so at first, too.
INTERROGATOR: We thought so at first, too. But things were not at all as we had imagined—not even in our boldest, most fantastic imaginations.
INTERROGATOR: We thought so at first, too. But things were not at all as we had imagined—not even in our boldest, most fantastic imaginations. How about this?
INTERROGATOR: We thought so at first, too. But things were not at all as we had imagined—not even in our boldest, most fantastic imaginations. How about this? Please read this section of the preliminary analysis of the captured data, and you can see the reality of the Trisolaran civilization, compared with your beautiful fantasies.
INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes.
INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes. YE: That's impossible.
INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes. YE: That's impossible. Interstellar communication is very inefficient.
INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes. YE: That's impossible. Interstellar communication is very inefficient. How can so much data have been transmitted?
INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes. YE: That's impossible. Interstellar communication is very inefficient. How can so much data have been transmitted? INTERROGATOR: We thought so at first, too.
INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes. YE: That's impossible. Interstellar communication is very inefficient. How can so much data have been transmitted? INTERROGATOR: We thought so at first, too. But things were not at all as we had imagined—not even in our boldest, most fantastic imaginations.
INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes. YE: That's impossible. Interstellar communication is very inefficient. How can so much data have been transmitted? INTERROGATOR: We thought so at first, too. But things were not at all as we had imagined—not even in our boldest, most fantastic imaginations. How about this?
INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes. YE: That's impossible. Interstellar communication is very inefficient. How can so much data have been transmitted? INTERROGATOR: We thought so at first, too. But things were not at all as we had imagined—not even in our boldest, most fantastic imaginations. How about this? Please read this section of the preliminary analysis of the captured data, and you can see the reality of the Trisolaran civilization, compared with your beautiful fantasies.
If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated.
If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable.
If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question.
If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot.
If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows:
If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields.
If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time.
If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet.
If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections.
If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.'
If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really!
If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!'
If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care.
If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death!
If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death!
If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death! Death!
If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death! Death! I'm going to die this minute.
If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death! Death! I'm going to die this minute. If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life.
If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened.
If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside.
If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass.
If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.)
If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching.
If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever.
If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday.
If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky.
If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body.
If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin.
If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now.
If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations:
If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me;
If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister;
If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me;
If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother.
If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies.
If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened.
If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now.
If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations:
If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me;
If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister;
If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me;
If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother.
If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies.
If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened.
If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen.
If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened.
If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen.
If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips.
If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did.
If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened.
If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent.
If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote.
If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it.
If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened.
If I had, it would probably have killed him.
If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today.
If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while.
If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs.
If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down.
If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches.
If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them.
If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire.
If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old.
If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now.
If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well.
If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them.
If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two.
If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it.
If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago.
If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away.
If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist.
If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me.
If I looked at her again, she smiled back.
If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark.
If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went.
If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore.
If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow.
If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body.
If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body.
If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die.
If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out.
If I point to the right place, blink three times; if it isn't right, just keep your eyes open and don't move.
If I point to the right place, blink three times; if it isn't right, just keep your eyes open and don't move. When I've found the right vital point, I'll open it up for you.
If I point to the right place, blink three times; if it isn't right, just keep your eyes open and don't move. When I've found the right vital point, I'll open it up for you. Understand?'
If I point to the right place, blink three times; if it isn't right, just keep your eyes open and don't move. When I've found the right vital point, I'll open it up for you. Understand?' The Little Countess blinked three times.
If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me.
If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window.
If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out.
If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period.
If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it.
If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work.
If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan.
If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while.
If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me.
If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .'
If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol.
If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall.
If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap.
If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields.
If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre.
If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks.
If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth.
If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared.
If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods.
If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated.
If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable.
If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question.
If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot.
If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows:
If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields.
If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time.
If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet.
If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?'
If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature.
If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it.
If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.'
If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning.
If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat.
If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway'
If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters.
If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something.
If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation.
If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.'
If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at.
If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher.
If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded.
If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed.
If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there.
If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out.
If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment.
If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him.
If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck.
If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!"
If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye.
If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood.
If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again.
If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas."
If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue.
If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige.
If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable.
If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was.
If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic.
If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals.
If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear.
If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood.
If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her.
If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation.
If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either.
If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire.
If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness.
If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy.
If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade.
If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots.
If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears.
If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history.
If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before.
If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below.
If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money.
If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult.
If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed.
If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it.
If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by.
If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth.
If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao.
If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty.
If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty. Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm.
If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad.
If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above.
If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution.
If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions.
If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them!
If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were.
If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days.
If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk.
If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river.
If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you.
If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room.
If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!'
If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl!
If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!'
If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went:
If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do!
If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!'
If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands:
If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, '
If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words.
If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess.
If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast.
If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed.
If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move!
If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!'
If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass.
If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her.
If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not.
If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way."
If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist.
If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd.
If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded.
If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!"
If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!"
If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!"
If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist.
If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine.
If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west.
If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions.
If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes.
If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss.
If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets.
If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom.
If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom.
If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place.
If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide.
If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested.
If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, '
If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang.
If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us.
If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known.
If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate.
If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, '
If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry.
If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off.
If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak.
If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up.
If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue.
If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time.
If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope?
If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair.
If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did.
If he had kept scolding, I would have cut his head off. I appeared especially ferocious, because I didn't speak. Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way.
If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses.
If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl.
If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment.
If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out.
If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether.
If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock.
If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect.
If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady.
If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease.
If he was going to shoot, it had to be now.
If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken.
If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away.
If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food.
If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up.
If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains.
If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp.
If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood.
If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly.
If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal.
If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue.
If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life.
If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale?
If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said.
If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese.
If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!'
If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming.
If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine.
If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age.
If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?'
If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No.
If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No. No, he's not.
If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No. No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!'
If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No. No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch.
If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No. No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.'
If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No. No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile.
If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No. No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said.
If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is.
If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours.
If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours. Huan!
If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours. Huan! Come out here!
If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours. Huan! Come out here! Come and play with me!'
If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours. Huan! Come out here! Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately.
If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours. Huan! Come out here! Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word.
If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours. Huan! Come out here! Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!'
If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours. Huan! Come out here! Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him.
If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.'
If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper.
If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire.
If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient.
If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed.
If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it".
If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it.
If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.'
If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy.
If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her.
If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes.
If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes.
If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left.
If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't.
If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed.
If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team.
If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope.
If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway.
If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.'
If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile.
If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.'
If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him.
If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance.
If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished.
If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can.
If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?'
If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence.
If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan.
If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . .
If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .'
If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village.
If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all.
If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway.
If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village.
If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him.
If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour.
If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water.
If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan.
If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . .
If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .'
If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village.
If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all.
If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway.
If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village.
If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him.
If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.'
If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu.
If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!'
If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale.
If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.'
If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup.
If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu.
If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.'
If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.' And she went to pour him a cup. 'Good girl!' said Bao-yu. 'If with your amorous mistress I should wed, 'Tis you, sweet maid, must make our bridal bed.' The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste.
If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either.
If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this:
If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag.
If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods.
If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you.
If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too.
If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods.
If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger.
If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me.
If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her.
If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting.
If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit.
If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right.
If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university.
If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me.
If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was:
If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier.
If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded.
If she leaves . . .
If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .'
If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump.
If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said.
If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back.
If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air.
If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground.
If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . .
If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . . Don't torture me. . . .
If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know.
If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!'
If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson.
If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu.
If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep.
If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on!
If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again?
If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air.
If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?'
If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.'
If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket.
If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher.
If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master.
If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this.
If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard.
If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway.
If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her.
If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question.
If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.'
If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand.
If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!'
If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business.
If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?'
If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang.
If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.'
If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü.
If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?'
If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.'
If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully.
If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.'
If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged.
If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect.
If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth.
If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up.
If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him.
If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time.
If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip.
If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base.
If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation.
If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated.
If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs.
If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be.
If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control.
If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over.
If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage.
If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors.
If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night.
If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip.
If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base.
If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation.
If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated.
If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs.
If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be.
If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control.
If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause.
If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest.
If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction.
If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall.
If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand.
If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this.
If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.'
If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot.
If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought.
If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm.
If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left.
If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry.
If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation.
If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop.
If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher.
If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill.
If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor.
If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink.
If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.'
If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes.
If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said.
If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear.
If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth.
If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?'
If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?' Gu Yanwu sighed.
If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?' Gu Yanwu sighed. 'We've all seen this Ming History.
If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?' Gu Yanwu sighed. 'We've all seen this Ming History. There are, inevitably, passages in it which are not very complimentary to the Tartars.
If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely.
If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha.
If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing.
If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her.
If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth.
If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up.
If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment.
If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy.
If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway.
If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, '
If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket.
If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.'
If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long.
If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here.
If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, '
If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words.
If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess.
If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast.
If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it.
If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference.
If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there.
If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results."
If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal.
If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks.
If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long.
If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts."
If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No.
If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question.
If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you.
If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master.
If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble.
If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble. I deserve to be hung.'
If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble. I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be.
If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble. I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here.
If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble. I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did.
If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble. I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.'
If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad.
If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin.
If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping.
If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist.
If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains.
If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard.
If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading.
If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain.
If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder.
If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them.
If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence.
If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron."
If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die.
If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."'
If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy.
If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".'
If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man.
If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with.
If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew.
If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere.
If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation.
If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling.
If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement.
If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics.
If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society.
If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree.
If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way.
If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary.
If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory.
If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories."
If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject.
If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven.
If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century—
If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe."
If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!"
If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!" Shao Lin shouted.
If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation."
If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA.
If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?"
If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said.
If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi.
If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks.
If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon."
If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head.
If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge.
If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from?
If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me.
If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office.
If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied.
If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition.
If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me.
If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard.
If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode.
If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard!
If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married.
If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married.
If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital.
If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month.
If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform.
If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her.
If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions.
If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold.
If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements.
If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.'
If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries.
If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.'
If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru.
If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good.
If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses.
If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow.
If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom.
If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously.
If you confess nothing, we won't release you.
If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair.
If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess.
If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer.
If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away.
If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear.
If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear.
If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship.
If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times.
If you do know, blink your eyes three times.'
If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking.
If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times.
If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly.
If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly. 'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.'
If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly. 'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.' He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair.
If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly. 'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.' He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair. 'Now look,' he said, 'I'm going to start pointing to places on your body.
If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly. 'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.' He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair. 'Now look,' he said, 'I'm going to start pointing to places on your body. If I point to the right place, blink three times; if it isn't right, just keep your eyes open and don't move.
If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly. 'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.' He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair. 'Now look,' he said, 'I'm going to start pointing to places on your body. If I point to the right place, blink three times; if it isn't right, just keep your eyes open and don't move. When I've found the right vital point, I'll open it up for you.
If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still.
If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.'
If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking.
If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times.
If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly.
If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly. 'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.'
If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly. 'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.' He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair.
If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly. 'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.' He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair. 'Now look,' he said, 'I'm going to start pointing to places on your body.
If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking. After a long pause, very slowly and deliberately, she blinked her eyes three times. 'Thank heavens for that!' said Trinket delightedly. 'I was beginning to think all of you Mu people were dead from the neck up.' He lifted her up in his arms and sat her down in a chair. 'Now look,' he said, 'I'm going to start pointing to places on your body. If I point to the right place, blink three times; if it isn't right, just keep your eyes open and don't move.
If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.'
If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too.
If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir.
If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.'
If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room.
If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window.
If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was.
If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden.
If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her.
If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too.
If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods.
If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger.
If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me.
If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps.
If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods.
If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business."
If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped.
If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue.
If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you.
If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too.
If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods.
If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger.
If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me.
If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps.
If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods.
If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business."
If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped.
If you give away our position, it's your head!'
If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted.
If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands.
If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped.
If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind.
If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes.
If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast.
If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village.
If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans.
If you have a plan, say what it is."
If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman,"
If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar.
If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up.
If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice.
If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What?
If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What? You look down on the police?
If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What? You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts.
If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What? You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief.
If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't.
If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business.
If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this.
If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all.
If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece.
If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside.
If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass.
If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful.
If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her.
If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead!
If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!"
If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying.
If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on.
If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie.
If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ."
If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh.
If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive.
If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart.
If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness.
If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud.
If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time.
If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker!
If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!"
If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!" I went out to see what was going on.
If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!" I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense.
If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!" I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish?
If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!" I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river.
If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you.
If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears.
If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel.
If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind:
If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman.
If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that.
If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this.
If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles.
If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant.
If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. '
If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it.
If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said.
If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you.
If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer?
If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked.
If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha!
If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.'
If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body.
If you wish for further details, you may learn them in the following chapter.
If you wish to know the conclusion of this scene, you must read the following chapter.
If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention.
If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.'
If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed.
If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged.
If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.'
If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them.
If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed.
If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about?
If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?'
If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together.
If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to.
If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?'
If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly.
If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then.
If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.'
If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes.
If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said.
If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear.
If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.'
If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression.
If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death.
If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.'
If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket.
If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society.
If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice.
If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things.
If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.'
If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life.
If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?'
If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel?
If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead.
If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.'
If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu.
If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!'
If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu.
If you're so afraid of death, I wish you long life. A hundred years, will that satisfy you?' 'Do you think I'm afraid of dying when all you will do is quarrel? I wish I were dead. It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words.
If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts.
If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief.
If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX!
If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking.
If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are?
If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train.
If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing.
If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks.
If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts.
If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.'
If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body.
If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering.
If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh.
If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.'
If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh.
If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?'
If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed.
If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.'
Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road.
Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her.
Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine.
Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion.
Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend.
Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep.
Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him.
Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily.
Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was.
Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.'
Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?'
Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered.
Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly.
Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?'
Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .'
Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me!
Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!'
Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously.
Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine.
Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders.
Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded.
Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha.
Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water.
Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan.
Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . .
Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .'
Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village.
Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue.
Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan.
Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched.
Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all.
Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor.
Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception.
Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake.
Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor.
Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods.
Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was.
Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden.
Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her.
Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound.
Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window.
Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features.
Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself,
Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man!
Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby!
Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze.
Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth.
Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red.
Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred.
Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead.
Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?'
Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed.
Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?'
Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads.
In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later.
In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted.
In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire.
In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight.
In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes.
In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face.
In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him.
In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall.
In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life.
In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious.
In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle.
In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour.
In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .'
In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth.
In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village.
In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight.
In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep.
In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast.
In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to.
In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years.
In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week.
In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever.
In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad.
In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission.
In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes.
In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness.
In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad.
In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted).
In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere.
In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole.
In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.'
In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage.
In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp.
In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang.
In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls.
In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally.
In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation.
In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith.
In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill.
In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins.
In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them.
In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction.
In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky.
In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction.
In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time.
In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons.
In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons.
In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.'
In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy.
In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.'
In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man.
In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.'
In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed.
In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer.
In Tsinghua there was probably only one left.
In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session.
In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage.
In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb.
In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said:
In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier.
In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross.
In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars.
In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven.
In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather.
In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings.
In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces.
In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors.
In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village.
In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings.
In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng.
In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp.
In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework.
In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake.
In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door.
In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there.
In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it.
In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend.
In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her.
In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes.
In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes.
In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left.
In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk.
In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed.
In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her.
In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age.
In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones.
In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few.
In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985.
In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again.
In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down.
In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother.
In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table.
In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat.
In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door.
In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said.
In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.'
In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession.
In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang.
In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi.
In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask.
In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts.
In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death.
In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well.
In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley.
In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer."
In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice.
In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me.
In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you."
In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question:
In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity.
In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why.
In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked.
In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly.
In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?"
In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam!
In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college!
In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago.
In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away.
In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along.
In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching.
In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles.
In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere.
In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist.
In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!"
In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days.
In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all.
In an instant the smile had vanished from her face.
In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?'
In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.'
In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry.
In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose.
In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it.
In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.'
In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside.
In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.' She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm.
In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good.
In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.'
In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!'
In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang.
In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses.
In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.'
In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui.
In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance.
In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!' 'No problem there,' said Jia Qiang. 'Just say that you've lost money gambling and have borrowed such and such an amount to cover your losses. That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU.
In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.'
In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press.
In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard.
In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard. Tell me what you feel.'
In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard. Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said.
In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard. Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud.
In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard. Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow.
In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard. Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion.
In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard. Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention.
In each of the first three carts a single male prisoner was caged, identifiable by his dress as a member of the scholar class.
In each of the first three carts a single male prisoner was caged, identifiable by his dress as a member of the scholar class. One was a white-haired old man.
In each of the first three carts a single male prisoner was caged, identifiable by his dress as a member of the scholar class. One was a white-haired old man. The other two were men of middle years.
In each of the first three carts a single male prisoner was caged, identifiable by his dress as a member of the scholar class. One was a white-haired old man. The other two were men of middle years. The four rear carts were occupied by women, the last of them by a young mother holding a baby girl at her breast.
In each of the first three carts a single male prisoner was caged, identifiable by his dress as a member of the scholar class. One was a white-haired old man. The other two were men of middle years. The four rear carts were occupied by women, the last of them by a young mother holding a baby girl at her breast. The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console.
In each of the first three carts a single male prisoner was caged, identifiable by his dress as a member of the scholar class. One was a white-haired old man. The other two were men of middle years. The four rear carts were occupied by women, the last of them by a young mother holding a baby girl at her breast. The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console. One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart.
In each of the first three carts a single male prisoner was caged, identifiable by his dress as a member of the scholar class. One was a white-haired old man. The other two were men of middle years. The four rear carts were occupied by women, the last of them by a young mother holding a baby girl at her breast. The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console. One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart. 'Stop it!
In each of the first three carts a single male prisoner was caged, identifiable by his dress as a member of the scholar class. One was a white-haired old man. The other two were men of middle years. The four rear carts were occupied by women, the last of them by a young mother holding a baby girl at her breast. The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console. One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart. 'Stop it! Shut up!
In each of the first three carts a single male prisoner was caged, identifiable by his dress as a member of the scholar class. One was a white-haired old man. The other two were men of middle years. The four rear carts were occupied by women, the last of them by a young mother holding a baby girl at her breast. The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console. One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart. 'Stop it! Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!'
In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different.
In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer."
In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha!
In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said.
In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company.
In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation."
In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile.
In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right.
In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation." Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster.
In fact, I think it's owing to her.
In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma.
In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share.
In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu.
In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?'
In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson.
In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"?
In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know.
In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.'
In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life.
In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air.
In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there.
In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city.
In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward.
In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is!
In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest.
In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time.
In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him.
In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people.
In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them.
In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog.
In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable.
In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was.
In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic.
In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals.
In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear.
In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood.
In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all.
In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted.
In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it.
In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood.
In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty.
In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan.
In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her.
In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself.
In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue.
In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon.
In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence.
In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past.
In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago.
In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings.
In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy.
In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city.
In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having.
In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy. He loved the sunset over Shanghai; the streets at dusk were like a faded oil painting, a perfect match for the mood of the city. One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days.
In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you.
In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy.
In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.'
In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp.
In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off.
In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor.
In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again.
In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher.
In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said.
In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness.
In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one.
In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world.
In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed.
In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky.
In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun....
In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams.
In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart.
In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared.
In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do."
In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused.
In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again.
In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall.
In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing.
In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me.
In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years.
In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach.
In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping.
In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged.
In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect.
In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth.
In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up.
In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him.
In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time.
In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.'
In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan.
In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect. Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers.
In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave.
In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike.
In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus.
In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world.
In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him.
In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river.
In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard.
In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan!
In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up!
In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution.
In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver.
In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot.
In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price.
In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now.
In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken.
In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away.
In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food.
In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up.
In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero.
In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself.
In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.'
In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment.
In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious.
In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking.
In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in.
In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives.
In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy.
In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically.
In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds.
In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart.
In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal.
In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue.
In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life.
In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale?
In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said.
In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese.
In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil.
In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion.
In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself.
In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky.
In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine.
In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life.
In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires;
In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky.
In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered.
In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs.
In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation.
In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad.
In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory.
In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district.
In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean.
In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors.
In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party.
In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about.
In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood.
In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous.
In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense.
In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below.
In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry.
In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison.
In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression.
In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds.
In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic.
In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons.
In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons.
In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons.
In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.'
In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy.
In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.'
In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man.
In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.'
In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons. Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed.
In later years, I began to understand his words more and more.
In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart.
In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself.
In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant....
In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them.
In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream.
In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book....
In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents.
In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do.
In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face.
In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me.
In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks.
In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard!
In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me?
In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong?
In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing.
In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going.
In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going. So I raised her legs again.
In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain.
In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work.
In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there.
In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex.
In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed.
In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy.
In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it.
In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else.
In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me.
In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland.
In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat.
In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear.
In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head.
In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain.
In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said.
In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!'
In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!'
In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed.
In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest.
In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example.
In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat.
In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow.
In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood.
In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you.
In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears.
In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel.
In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind:
In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature.
In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness.
In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud.
In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time.
In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker!
In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!"
In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!" I went out to see what was going on.
In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!" I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense.
In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!" I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish?
In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back.
In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said.
In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens.
In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now.
In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, '
In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket.
In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.'
In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long.
In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here.
In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns.
In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen.
In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country.
In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night.
In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found.
In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined.
In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined. In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them.
In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined. In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them. Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window.
In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined. In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them. Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window. And, since the houses in this area all had wooden walls and bamboo fences—though also, doubtless, because they were doomed to destruction anyway-the fire leaped from house to house until the whole street was blazing away like a regular Fiery Mountain; and though the firemen came to put it out, by the time they arrived the fire was well under way and long past controlling, and roared away all night long until it had burnt itself out, rendering heaven knows how many families homeless in the process.
In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds!
In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!'
In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine.
In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates.
In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses.
In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—'
In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him.
In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you.
In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are.
In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects."
In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?"
In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head.
In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head. "I don't know.
In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head. "I don't know. I really don't.
In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head. "I don't know. I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different.
In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head. "I don't know. I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer."
In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head. "I don't know. I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha!
In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head. "I don't know. I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said.
In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole.
In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.'
In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage.
In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp.
In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang.
In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls.
In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally.
In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration.
In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top.
In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all.
In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong.
In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle.
In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity.
In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them.
In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused.
In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day.
In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind.
In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates.
In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have.
In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention.
In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted.
In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency.
In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems.
In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy.
In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities.
In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff?
In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have. 'Your so-called "historical romances", consisting, as they do, of scandalous anecdotes about statesmen and emperors of bygone days and scabrous attacks on the reputations of long-dead gentlewomen, contain more wickedness and immorality than I care to mention. Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy.
In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden.
In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house.
In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens.
In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants.
In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39.
In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor.
In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan.
In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill.
In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang.
In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped.
In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family.
In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement.
In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message.
In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted).
In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere.
In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole.
In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.'
In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage.
In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet.
In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time.
In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence:
In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog;
In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye;
In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun.
In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman.
In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary.
In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi.
In such conditions it was impossible to settle on the farm, so Shi-yin sold the land and, taking only two of the maids with them, went with his wife to seek refuge with his father-in-law, Feng Su.
In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.'
In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket.
In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman.
In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much.
In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad.
In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you.
In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy.
In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.'
In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp.
In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them.
In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them. Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window.
In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them. Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window. And, since the houses in this area all had wooden walls and bamboo fences—though also, doubtless, because they were doomed to destruction anyway-the fire leaped from house to house until the whole street was blazing away like a regular Fiery Mountain; and though the firemen came to put it out, by the time they arrived the fire was well under way and long past controlling, and roared away all night long until it had burnt itself out, rendering heaven knows how many families homeless in the process.
In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them. Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window. And, since the houses in this area all had wooden walls and bamboo fences—though also, doubtless, because they were doomed to destruction anyway-the fire leaped from house to house until the whole street was blazing away like a regular Fiery Mountain; and though the firemen came to put it out, by the time they arrived the fire was well under way and long past controlling, and roared away all night long until it had burnt itself out, rendering heaven knows how many families homeless in the process. Poor Zhens!
In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them. Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window. And, since the houses in this area all had wooden walls and bamboo fences—though also, doubtless, because they were doomed to destruction anyway-the fire leaped from house to house until the whole street was blazing away like a regular Fiery Mountain; and though the firemen came to put it out, by the time they arrived the fire was well under way and long past controlling, and roared away all night long until it had burnt itself out, rendering heaven knows how many families homeless in the process. Poor Zhens! Though they and their handful of domestics escaped unhurt, their house, which was only next door to the temple, was soon reduced to a heap of rubble, while Shi-yin stood by helpless, groaning and stamping in despair.
In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them. Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window. And, since the houses in this area all had wooden walls and bamboo fences—though also, doubtless, because they were doomed to destruction anyway-the fire leaped from house to house until the whole street was blazing away like a regular Fiery Mountain; and though the firemen came to put it out, by the time they arrived the fire was well under way and long past controlling, and roared away all night long until it had burnt itself out, rendering heaven knows how many families homeless in the process. Poor Zhens! Though they and their handful of domestics escaped unhurt, their house, which was only next door to the temple, was soon reduced to a heap of rubble, while Shi-yin stood by helpless, groaning and stamping in despair. After some discussion with his wife, Shi-yin decided that they should move to their farm in the country; but a series of crop failures due to flooding and drought had led to widespread brigandage in those parts, and government troops were out everywhere hunting down the mutinous peasants and making arrests.
In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them. Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window. And, since the houses in this area all had wooden walls and bamboo fences—though also, doubtless, because they were doomed to destruction anyway-the fire leaped from house to house until the whole street was blazing away like a regular Fiery Mountain; and though the firemen came to put it out, by the time they arrived the fire was well under way and long past controlling, and roared away all night long until it had burnt itself out, rendering heaven knows how many families homeless in the process. Poor Zhens! Though they and their handful of domestics escaped unhurt, their house, which was only next door to the temple, was soon reduced to a heap of rubble, while Shi-yin stood by helpless, groaning and stamping in despair. After some discussion with his wife, Shi-yin decided that they should move to their farm in the country; but a series of crop failures due to flooding and drought had led to widespread brigandage in those parts, and government troops were out everywhere hunting down the mutinous peasants and making arrests. In such conditions it was impossible to settle on the farm, so Shi-yin sold the land and, taking only two of the maids with them, went with his wife to seek refuge with his father-in-law, Feng Su.
In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern.
In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed.
In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom.
In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay.
In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself.
In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment.
In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night?
In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity.
In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets.
In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own.
In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately.
In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket.
In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.'
In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded.
In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly.
In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?'
In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly.
In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero.
In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it".
In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it.
In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.'
In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy.
In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain".
In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.'
In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness.
In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper.
In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it.
In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence.
In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron."
In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die.
In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."'
In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy.
In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".'
In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man.
In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with.
In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze.
In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass.
In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.)
In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching.
In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever.
In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday.
In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky.
In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body.
In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time.
In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen.
In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own.
In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other.
In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him.
In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest.
In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road.
In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .'
In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said.
In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon.
In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three?
In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past.
In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck.
In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target."
In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked.
In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order.
In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither."
In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers.
In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down.
In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry.
In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself.
In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room.
In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room.
In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago.
In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate.
In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope.
In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details.
In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case.
In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers!
In the course of a few days his name has become a household word.
In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.'
In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied.
In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!'
In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself.
In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides.
In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling.
In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse.
In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.'
In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment.
In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma.
In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour.
In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss!
In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here.
In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!'
In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu.
In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!'
In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun.
In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it.
In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one.
In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart.
In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched.
In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there.
In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us.
In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew.
In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village.
In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go.
In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew.
In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River.
In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills.
In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was.
In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes.
In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite.
In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up.
In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry?
In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am.
In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white.
In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly.
In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad!
In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?'
In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face.
In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing.
In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping.
In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad.
In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water.
In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day.
In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind.
In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates.
In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day.
In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face.
In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere.
In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys.
In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors.
In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night.
In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife.
In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room.
In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots.
In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray.
In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair.
In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it.
In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore.
In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day.
In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease.
In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.'
In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy.
In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain".
In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.'
In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness.
In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper.
In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it.
In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it.
In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel.
In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river.
In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets.
In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious.
In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire.
In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew.
In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere.
In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation.
In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling.
In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement.
In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued.
In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . .
In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that.
In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry."
In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say.
In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help.
In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to."
In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!"
In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao.
In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit.
In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit. He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly.
In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit. He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly. Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie.
In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit. He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly. Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie. She was three months pregnant.
In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit. He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly. Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie. She was three months pregnant. A period of increased tenderness, pregnancy is a time of weakness during which women need attention and protection, and Second Grandma was no exception.
In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit. He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly. Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie. She was three months pregnant. A period of increased tenderness, pregnancy is a time of weakness during which women need attention and protection, and Second Grandma was no exception. Counting the days on her fingers, she longed for Granddad.
In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit. He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly. Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie. She was three months pregnant. A period of increased tenderness, pregnancy is a time of weakness during which women need attention and protection, and Second Grandma was no exception. Counting the days on her fingers, she longed for Granddad. He would be there tomorrow.
In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit. He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly. Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie. She was three months pregnant. A period of increased tenderness, pregnancy is a time of weakness during which women need attention and protection, and Second Grandma was no exception. Counting the days on her fingers, she longed for Granddad. He would be there tomorrow. Another crisp gunshot sounded outside the village,
In the evening I made my escape.
In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste.
In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me.
In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark.
In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good.
In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them.
In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants.
In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste.
In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute.
In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain.
In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in.
In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again.
In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's.
In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.'
In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously:
In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat!
In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself.
In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot?
In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside.
In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart.
In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday.
In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts.
In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks.
In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop.
In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here.
In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion.
In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys.
In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared.
In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong.
In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace.
In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated.
In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away.
In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation.
In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade.
In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation.
In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base.
In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair.
In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart.
In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul.
In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone.
In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand.
In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang.
In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside.
In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart.
In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday.
In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread.
In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted.
In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck.
In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her.
In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past.
In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age.
In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent.
In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now.
In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed.
In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land.
In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward.
In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks.
In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger.
In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches.
In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky.
In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young.
In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious.
In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle.
In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal.
In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined.
In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills.
In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling.
In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist.
In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth.
In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white.
In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone.
In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal.
In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss.
In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils.
In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves.
In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious.
In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . .
In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . .
In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . .
In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . .
In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . .
In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here.
In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.'
In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building.
In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do.
In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound!
In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.'
In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself.
In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold.
In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry!
In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene.
In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing.
In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd.
In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen?
In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs.
In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s.
In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats.
In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one.
In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison.
In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good.
In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them.
In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants.
In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste.
In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute.
In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me.
In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window.
In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out.
In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period.
In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations:
In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me;
In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister;
In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me;
In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother.
In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies.
In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened.
In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen.
In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother. When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips.
In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun.
In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe....
In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door.
In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind.
In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats.
In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them.
In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most.
In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms.
In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot.
In the old days, I did not just look ferocious, but also acted ferociously.
In the old days, I did not just look ferocious, but also acted ferociously. Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel.
In the old days, I did not just look ferocious, but also acted ferociously. Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel. The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes.
In the old days, I did not just look ferocious, but also acted ferociously. Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel. The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes. I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed.
In the old days, I did not just look ferocious, but also acted ferociously. Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel. The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes. I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build.
In the old days, I did not just look ferocious, but also acted ferociously. Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel. The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes. I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now?
In the old days, I did not just look ferocious, but also acted ferociously. Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel. The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes. I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look!
In the old days, I did not just look ferocious, but also acted ferociously. Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel. The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes. I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath.
In the old days, I did not just look ferocious, but also acted ferociously. Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel. The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes. I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early.
In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before.
In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place.
In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess.
In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief.
In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile.
In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.'
In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself.
In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course.
In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution.
In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky.
In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river.
In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river.
In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind.
In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister.
In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders.
In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy!
In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.'
In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy! Greedy eaters never get the hot gruel.' Holding his excitement in check, Father sat still.
In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar.
In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar. Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . .
In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar. Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite.
In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar. Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum.
In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar. Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven.
In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar. Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom.
In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar. Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue.
In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar. Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail.
In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar. Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows.
In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai.
In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour.
In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence.
In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher.
In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection.
In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie.
In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation.
In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road.
In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao.
In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth.
In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion.
In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all.
In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong.
In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle.
In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity.
In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them.
In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused.
In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day.
In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai.
In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years.
In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron.
In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun.
In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun.
In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly.
In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him.
In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today.
In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while.
In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out.
In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets.
In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century.
In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years.
In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back.
In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films.
In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past.
In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour.
In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river.
In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement.
In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground.
In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking.
In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name.
In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation.
In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either.
In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land.
In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se.
In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time.
In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings.
In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant.
In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls.
In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens.
In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings.
In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture.
In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp.
In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind.
In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart.
In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart.
In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared.
In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong.
In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace.
In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated.
In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away.
In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation.
In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade.
In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation.
In times like these—'
In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu.
In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty.
In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human.
In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.'
In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled.
In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people.
In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found.
In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society.
In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark.
In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, '
In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here.
In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.'
In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu.
In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall.
In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide.
In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested.
In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, '
Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand.
Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this.
Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.'
Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot.
Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought.
Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer.
Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though.
Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening!
Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!'
Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery.
Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically.
Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart.
Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid."
Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more.
Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart.
Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself.
Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant....
Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them.
Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all.
Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race."
Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked.
Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time.
Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous."
Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger.
Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher.
Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it.
Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!"
Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism:
Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she?
Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she? What was her name?
Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she? What was her name? What did her father and mother do?
Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she? What was her name? What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao?
Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she? What was her name? What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month?
Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she? What was her name? What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether?
Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she? What was her name? What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came.
Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she? What was her name? What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?'
Indeed, the space elevator is a canal.
Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth."
Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time.
Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working.
Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither."
Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared.
Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal.
Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined.
Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills.
Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open.
Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness.
Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise.
Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think.
Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance.
Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn.
Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles.
Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants.
Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic.
Indoors the two of them went, and into his study.
Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer.
Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature.
Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals.
Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away.
Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.'
Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper.
Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire.
Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient.
Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.'
Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood.
Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold.
Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape.
Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose.
Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it.
Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it.
Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then.
Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.'
Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me.
Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing.
Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight.
Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting.
Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening.
Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains.
Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me.
Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen.
Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief.
Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil.
Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit."
Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment.
Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this.
Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains.
Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains.
Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated.
Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May.
Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed.
Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around.
Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles.
Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself.
Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai.
Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years.
Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron.
Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun.
Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun.
Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly.
Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant.
Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen.
Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone.
Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him.
Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that.
Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull.
Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down.
Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper.
Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet.
Instead I yelled at Le Long.
Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in.
Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry.
Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er!
Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du!
Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du! You pricks!
Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du! You pricks! You are ganging up on me!
Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du! You pricks! You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father.
Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du! You pricks! You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!"
Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway.
Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village.
Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him.
Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour.
Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless.
Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories.
Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum.
Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings.
Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river.
Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time.
Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet.
Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections.
Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back.
Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time.
Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School.
Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle.
Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her.
Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods.
Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home.
Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene.
Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared.
Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life.
Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air.
Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there.
Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city.
Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward.
Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is!
Instead she snorted and then started laughing.
Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am!
Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily!
Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily! What trick?
Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily! What trick? What are you talking about?
Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily! What trick? What are you talking about? I played dumb.
Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily! What trick? What are you talking about? I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything.
Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily! What trick? What are you talking about? I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not?
Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily! What trick? What are you talking about? I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed.
Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face.
Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him.
Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall.
Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life.
Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village.
Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning.
Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him.
Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds.
Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink.
Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness.
Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise.
Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think.
Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance.
Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn.
Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles.
Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants.
Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic.
Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination.
Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!'
Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen.
Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate.
Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat.
Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands.
Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically.
Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds.
Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart.
Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal.
Interstellar communication is very inefficient.
Interstellar communication is very inefficient. How can so much data have been transmitted?
Interstellar communication is very inefficient. How can so much data have been transmitted? INTERROGATOR: We thought so at first, too.
Interstellar communication is very inefficient. How can so much data have been transmitted? INTERROGATOR: We thought so at first, too. But things were not at all as we had imagined—not even in our boldest, most fantastic imaginations.
Interstellar communication is very inefficient. How can so much data have been transmitted? INTERROGATOR: We thought so at first, too. But things were not at all as we had imagined—not even in our boldest, most fantastic imaginations. How about this?
Interstellar communication is very inefficient. How can so much data have been transmitted? INTERROGATOR: We thought so at first, too. But things were not at all as we had imagined—not even in our boldest, most fantastic imaginations. How about this? Please read this section of the preliminary analysis of the captured data, and you can see the reality of the Trisolaran civilization, compared with your beautiful fantasies.
Is it Saltwater Gap?'
Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs.
Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?'
Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little.
Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.'
Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?'
Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered.
Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly.
Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?'
Is it all over for us?'
Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad.
Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart.
Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up.
Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill.
Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!'
Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter.
Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth.
Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!'
Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?'
Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin.
Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'.
Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters.
Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch:
Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real.
Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm.
Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms.
Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him.
Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?'
Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.'
Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come.
Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with.
Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use.
Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said.
Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...'
Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course.
Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.'
Is that understood?'
Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket.
Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say.
Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket.
Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense.
Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.'
Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.' 'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman.
Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.' 'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman. But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!'
Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.' 'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman. But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!' He got up and strode towards the door.
Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?'
Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket.
Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said.
Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke.
Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said.
Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me.
Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.'
Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand.
Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke. 'The Old Devil only pretended to teach me,' he said. 'He hated me because I made him blind, so he did everything in his power to harm me. The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went.
Is this a case?
Is this a case? Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world?
Is this a case? Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world? How many times do people do it every day?
Is this a case? Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world? How many times do people do it every day? And how many of them are important enough to be called cases?
Is this a case? Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world? How many times do people do it every day? And how many of them are important enough to be called cases? I said actually they were all cases.
Is this a case? Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world? How many times do people do it every day? And how many of them are important enough to be called cases? I said actually they were all cases. It was just that the leaders couldn't check on them all.
Is this a case? Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world? How many times do people do it every day? And how many of them are important enough to be called cases? I said actually they were all cases. It was just that the leaders couldn't check on them all. She said, Well then, just confess.
Is this a case? Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world? How many times do people do it every day? And how many of them are important enough to be called cases? I said actually they were all cases. It was just that the leaders couldn't check on them all. She said, Well then, just confess. So I confessed: That night, we left the back slope and returned to the scene of the crime.
Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame?
Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name.
Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain.
Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain.
Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet.
Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret.
Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days.
Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze!
Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears.
Isn't that enough for you to lose?'
Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room?
Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside.
Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere.
Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest.
Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too.
Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement.
Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.'
Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile.
It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead.
It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again.
It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks.
It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time.
It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away.
It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development.
It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate.
It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip.
It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip.
It began two years ago.
It began two years ago. Didn't you know?"
It began two years ago. Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?"
It began two years ago. Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No.
It began two years ago. Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No. Anyone can take the exam.
It began two years ago. Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No. Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it."
It began two years ago. Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No. Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned.
It began two years ago. Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No. Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings.
It began two years ago. Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No. Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up.
It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone.
It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time.
It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality.
It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand.
It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip.
It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors.
It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip.
It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time.
It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences.
It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse.
It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.'
It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading.
It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.'
It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head.
It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better.
It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time.
It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?'
It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket.
It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water.
It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity.
It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational.
It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught.
It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found.
It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar.
It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang.
It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core.
It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made.
It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan.
It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother.
It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence.
It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses.
It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else?
It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study.
It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other?
It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry.
It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better.
It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat.
It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist.
It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust.
It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told.
It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip.
It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth.
It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion.
It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all.
It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong.
It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted.
It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted. Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation.
It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted. Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation. One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance.
It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted. Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation. One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk.
It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted. Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation. One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties!
It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted. Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation. One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you.
It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted. Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation. One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special.
It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted. Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation. One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.'
It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted. Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation. One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted.
It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth.
It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red.
It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred.
It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead.
It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?'
It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed.
It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?'
It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads.
It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground.
It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around.
It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak.
It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked.
It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear.
It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes.
It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty.
It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack.
It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual.
It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials.
It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway.
It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school.
It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine.
It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid.
It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer.
It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape.
It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste.
It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me.
It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark.
It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind.
It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain.
It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods.
It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside.
It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky.
It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life.
It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth.
It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely.
It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha.
It does all sorts of amazing things.
It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.'
It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled.
It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know.
It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow.
It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.'
It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again.
It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty.
It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings.
It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos.
It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman.
It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat.
It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist.
It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust.
It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told.
It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip.
It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth.
It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion.
It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals.
It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away.
It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.'
It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper.
It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire.
It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient.
It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed.
It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it".
It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it.
It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be.
It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control.
It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over.
It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage.
It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice.
It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise.
It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials.
It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles.
It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip.
It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other.
It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming.
It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded.
It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought.
It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby.
It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him.
It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ."
It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation.
It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby.
It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little.
It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship.
It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins.
It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea.
It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened.
It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping.
It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth.
It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears.
It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her.
It fights for Honour and Justice.
It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things.
It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.'
It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled.
It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know.
It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow.
It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.'
It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again.
It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty.
It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.'
It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf.
It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself.
It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented.
It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual.
It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.'
It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before.
It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed.
It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.'
It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail.
It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace.
It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with.
It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping.
It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river.
It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets.
It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious.
It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire.
It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew.
It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren.
It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four.
It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River.
It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought.
It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart.
It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air.
It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave.
It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike.
It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus.
It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself.
It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.'
It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment.
It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious.
It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking.
It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in.
It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives.
It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy.
It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.'
It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline."
It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult.
It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it.
It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference.
It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there.
It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results."
It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal.
It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks.
It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long.
It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days.
It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us.
It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again.
It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation.
It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central.
It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently.
It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages.
It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways.
It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas.
It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty.
It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror.
It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front.
It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.'
It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer.
It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!'
It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror.
It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse:
It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! ---
It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom.
It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place.
It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there.
It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water.
It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity.
It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational.
It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught.
It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found.
It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar.
It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip.
It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors.
It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip.
It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time.
It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences.
It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books.
It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling.
It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners.
It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow.
It has nothing to do with you."
It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly.
It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother."
It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres.
It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them.
It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left.
It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned.
It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them.
It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed.
It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity.
It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational.
It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught.
It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found.
It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar.
It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang.
It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core.
It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made.
It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses.
It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs.
It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom.
It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship.
It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade.
It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor.
It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath.
It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out.
It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush.
It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly.
It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage.
It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice.
It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise.
It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials.
It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles.
It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip.
It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine.
It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west.
It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions.
It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart.
It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers.
It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness.
It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri.
It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs.
It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth.
It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond.
It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery.
It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight.
It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'.
It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns.
It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen.
It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country.
It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night.
It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found.
It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined.
It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined. In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them.
It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined. In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them. Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window.
It is anti-dialectical!
It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...."
It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile.
It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you?
It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery.
It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically.
It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart.
It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid."
It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more.
It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun.
It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide.
It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain.
It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience.
It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip
It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom.
It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block.
It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos.
It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman.
It is dirty and grimy, impure, here.
It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion.
It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys.
It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west.
It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color.
It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand.
It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained.
It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue.
It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty.
It is like sewer water, used, contaminated.
It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs.
It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be.
It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control.
It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over.
It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage.
It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice.
It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise.
It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials.
It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman.
It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat.
It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist.
It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust.
It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told.
It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip.
It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth.
It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion.
It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all.
It is not my real name.
It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.'
It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket.
It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.'
It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence.
It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other.
It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly.
It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this.
It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.'
It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics.
It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society.
It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree.
It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way.
It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place.
It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal.
It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency.
It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance.
It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides.
It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds.
It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends.
It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share.
It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others.
It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes.
It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden.
It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow.
It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating.
It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain.
It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality.
It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand.
It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip.
It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors.
It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip.
It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time.
It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences.
It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books.
It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling.
It is the least return I can make for your friendship.'
It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes.
It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again.
It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away.
It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!'
It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened.
It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up.
It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning.
It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night.
It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real!
It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?'
It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back.
It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes.
It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned.
It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial.
It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences.
It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels.
It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means.
It isn't fair.'
It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in.
It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!'
It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage.
It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again.
It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity.
It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with.
It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him:
It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time?
It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with.
It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping.
It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river.
It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets.
It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious.
It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire.
It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew.
It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere.
It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation.
It looked like she had done it herself.
It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows.
It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body.
It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then.
It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten.
It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember.
It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time.
It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right?
It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment."
It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her.
It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here.
It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain.
It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain.
It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her.
It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets.
It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world.
It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open.
It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause.
It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.'
It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu.
It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine.
It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it.
It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang.
It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again.
It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.'
It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia.
It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses.
It makes my blood boil.
It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?'
It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink.
It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem:
It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame?
It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name.
It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain.
It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain.
It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet.
It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping.
It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river.
It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets.
It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious.
It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire.
It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew.
It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere.
It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation.
It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling.
It may be recalled that when Bao-yu's sickness was at its height, it had been found necessary to call in Jia Yun with a number of pages under his command to take turns in watching over him.
It may be recalled that when Bao-yu's sickness was at its height, it had been found necessary to call in Jia Yun with a number of pages under his command to take turns in watching over him. Crimson was there too at that time, having been brought in with the other maids from his apartment.
It may be recalled that when Bao-yu's sickness was at its height, it had been found necessary to call in Jia Yun with a number of pages under his command to take turns in watching over him. Crimson was there too at that time, having been brought in with the other maids from his apartment. During those few days she and Jia Yun therefore had ample opportunity of seeing each other, and a certain familiarity began to grow up between them.
It may be recalled that when Bao-yu's sickness was at its height, it had been found necessary to call in Jia Yun with a number of pages under his command to take turns in watching over him. Crimson was there too at that time, having been brought in with the other maids from his apartment. During those few days she and Jia Yun therefore had ample opportunity of seeing each other, and a certain familiarity began to grow up between them. Crimson noticed that Jia Yun was often to be seen sporting a handkerchief very much like the one she had lost.
It may be recalled that when Bao-yu's sickness was at its height, it had been found necessary to call in Jia Yun with a number of pages under his command to take turns in watching over him. Crimson was there too at that time, having been brought in with the other maids from his apartment. During those few days she and Jia Yun therefore had ample opportunity of seeing each other, and a certain familiarity began to grow up between them. Crimson noticed that Jia Yun was often to be seen sporting a handkerchief very much like the one she had lost. She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy.
It may be recalled that when Bao-yu's sickness was at its height, it had been found necessary to call in Jia Yun with a number of pages under his command to take turns in watching over him. Crimson was there too at that time, having been brought in with the other maids from his apartment. During those few days she and Jia Yun therefore had ample opportunity of seeing each other, and a certain familiarity began to grow up between them. Crimson noticed that Jia Yun was often to be seen sporting a handkerchief very much like the one she had lost. She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy. Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting.
It may be recalled that when Bao-yu's sickness was at its height, it had been found necessary to call in Jia Yun with a number of pages under his command to take turns in watching over him. Crimson was there too at that time, having been brought in with the other maids from his apartment. During those few days she and Jia Yun therefore had ample opportunity of seeing each other, and a certain familiarity began to grow up between them. Crimson noticed that Jia Yun was often to be seen sporting a handkerchief very much like the one she had lost. She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy. Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting. Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions.
It may be recalled that when Bao-yu's sickness was at its height, it had been found necessary to call in Jia Yun with a number of pages under his command to take turns in watching over him. Crimson was there too at that time, having been brought in with the other maids from his apartment. During those few days she and Jia Yun therefore had ample opportunity of seeing each other, and a certain familiarity began to grow up between them. Crimson noticed that Jia Yun was often to be seen sporting a handkerchief very much like the one she had lost. She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy. Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting. Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in.
It may be recalled that when Bao-yu's sickness was at its height, it had been found necessary to call in Jia Yun with a number of pages under his command to take turns in watching over him. Crimson was there too at that time, having been brought in with the other maids from his apartment. During those few days she and Jia Yun therefore had ample opportunity of seeing each other, and a certain familiarity began to grow up between them. Crimson noticed that Jia Yun was often to be seen sporting a handkerchief very much like the one she had lost. She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy. Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting. Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself.
It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right.
It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.'
It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside.
It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way.
It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there.
It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather.
It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.'
It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south.
It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right. There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape.
It means a lot of danger for you, Master.
It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble.
It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble. I deserve to be hung.'
It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble. I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be.
It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble. I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here.
It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble. I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did.
It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble. I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.'
It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble. I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile.
It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble. I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said.
It meant I had changed a lot.
It meant I had changed a lot. In the old days, I did not just look ferocious, but also acted ferociously.
It meant I had changed a lot. In the old days, I did not just look ferocious, but also acted ferociously. Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel.
It meant I had changed a lot. In the old days, I did not just look ferocious, but also acted ferociously. Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel. The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes.
It meant I had changed a lot. In the old days, I did not just look ferocious, but also acted ferociously. Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel. The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes. I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed.
It meant I had changed a lot. In the old days, I did not just look ferocious, but also acted ferociously. Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel. The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes. I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build.
It meant I had changed a lot. In the old days, I did not just look ferocious, but also acted ferociously. Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel. The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes. I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now?
It meant I had changed a lot. In the old days, I did not just look ferocious, but also acted ferociously. Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel. The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes. I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look!
It meant I had changed a lot. In the old days, I did not just look ferocious, but also acted ferociously. Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel. The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes. I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath.
It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about.
It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long.
It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.'
It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two.
It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight.
It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags!
It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble!
It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner.
It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate.
It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!'
It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside.
It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all.
It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height.
It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside.
It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye.
It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold.
It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand.
It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile.
It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally.
It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration.
It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top.
It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said.
It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü.
It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao.
It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present.
It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang.
It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed.
It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over.
It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage.
It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice.
It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise.
It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials.
It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles.
It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip.
It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine.
It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west.
It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of.
It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng.
It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful.
It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation.
It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again.
It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment.
It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.'
It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui.
It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!'
It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study.
It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.'
It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining.
It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said.
It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.'
It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door.
It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea.
It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink.
It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study. I hope you will not refuse to join me.' Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited.
It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present.
It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood.
It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.'
It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you?
It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.'
It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be.
It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.'
It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm.
It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed.
It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings.
It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat."
It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?'
It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback.
It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?'
It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.'
It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket.
It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling?
It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?'
It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—'
It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb.
It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed.
It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it.
It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk.
It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses.
It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.'
It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.'
It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly.
It seems such a pity.'
It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?'
It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked.
It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?'
It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh.
It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now.
It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.'
It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body.
It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering.
It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect.
It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you!
It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!'
It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity.
It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls.
It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him.
It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go.
It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai.
It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!'
It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace.
It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with.
It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping.
It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river.
It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets.
It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious.
It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire.
It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew.
It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere.
It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches.
It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut.
It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull.
It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up.
It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft.
It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole.
It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail.
It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore.
It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole. Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions.
It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development.
It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate.
It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip.
It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip.
It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip.
It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip.
It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip.
It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain.
It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine.
It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me."
It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me." Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more.
It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me." Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more. Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return.
It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me." Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more. Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return. She waited several days, but in the end it was Jiang Lili who came to visit.
It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me." Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more. Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return. She waited several days, but in the end it was Jiang Lili who came to visit. She had come straight from work in Yangshupu and had had to transfer several times on the bus.
It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me." Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more. Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return. She waited several days, but in the end it was Jiang Lili who came to visit. She had come straight from work in Yangshupu and had had to transfer several times on the bus. By the time she got there, her hair was disheveled, her shoes were covered with dust, and she was quite hoarse.
It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me." Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more. Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return. She waited several days, but in the end it was Jiang Lili who came to visit. She had come straight from work in Yangshupu and had had to transfer several times on the bus. By the time she got there, her hair was disheveled, her shoes were covered with dust, and she was quite hoarse. She carried a netted bag stuffed with fruits, crackers, milk powder, and a barely used bed sheet.
It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me." Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more. Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return. She waited several days, but in the end it was Jiang Lili who came to visit. She had come straight from work in Yangshupu and had had to transfer several times on the bus. By the time she got there, her hair was disheveled, her shoes were covered with dust, and she was quite hoarse. She carried a netted bag stuffed with fruits, crackers, milk powder, and a barely used bed sheet. She emptied everything out onto the table before Wang Qiyao could stop her, and with several forceful motions, ripped the bed sheet into several small pieces to be used as diapers.
It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa."
It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said.
It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy."
It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ."
It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed.
It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about?
It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy."
It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer.
It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water.
It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught.
It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found.
It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar.
It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang.
It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core.
It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made.
It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses.
It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history.
It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites.
It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...."
It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile.
It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you?
It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery.
It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically.
It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart.
It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid."
It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more.
It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart.
It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander.
It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine.
It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back.
It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall.
It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain.
It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team.
It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions.
It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this:
It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold.
It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them.
It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two.
It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it.
It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago.
It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away.
It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist.
It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me.
It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her.
It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang.
It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains.
It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight.
It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too.
It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er!
It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang!
It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it.
It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them.
It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested.
It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea.
It walked with stately grace across the ice.
It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment.
It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired.
It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds.
It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual.
It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing.
It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng.
It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test.
It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test.
It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously.
It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room.
It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard.
It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep.
It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir.
It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?'
It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?'
It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically.
It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss.
It was Jia Rong!
It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast.
It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't!
It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her.
It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell.
It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her.
It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then!
It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then! Off we go!'
It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then! Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body.
It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights.
It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?'
It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her.
It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket.
It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.'
It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way.
It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow.
It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his.
It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court.
It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth.
It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!'
It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees.
It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled.
It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed.
It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said.
It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault.
It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.'
It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace.
It was a baby girl.
It was a baby girl. She was born at eight o'clock.
It was a baby girl. She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair.
It was a baby girl. She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like?
It was a baby girl. She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang.
It was a baby girl. She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries.
It was a baby girl. She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ."
It was a baby girl. She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands.
It was a baby girl. She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up.
It was a condom.
It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little.
It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her.
It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her. Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right.
It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her. Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right. Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?"
It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her. Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right. Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?" I said, Of course I do.
It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her. Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right. Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?" I said, Of course I do. Could you please move a little closer?
It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her. Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right. Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?" I said, Of course I do. Could you please move a little closer? I want to study your anatomy in the light.
It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her. Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right. Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?" I said, Of course I do. Could you please move a little closer? I want to study your anatomy in the light. Then with a sound as loud as a thunderclap at my ear, I realized she'd given me a big slap.
It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement.
It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders.
It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough.
It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked.
It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu.
It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face!
It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess.
It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips.
It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children!
It was a human body.
It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor.
It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair.
It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl.
It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing.
It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly.
It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?'
It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian.
It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.'
It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration.
It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top.
It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said.
It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü.
It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao.
It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present.
It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang.
It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed.
It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration. The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said.
It was a lonely mud-brick house.
It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill.
It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance.
It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red.
It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything.
It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team.
It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow.
It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle.
It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground.
It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway.
It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left.
It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence.
It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic.
It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies.
It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy.
It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also.
It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night.
It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region.
It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it.
It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu.
It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it.
It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil.
It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?'
It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink.
It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem:
It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame?
It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name.
It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time.
It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time. Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number.
It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time. Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number. When the tune changed, someone else invited Wang Qiyao to dance.
It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time. Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number. When the tune changed, someone else invited Wang Qiyao to dance. During the next number, they each danced with their respective partners but their eyes occasionally met, whereupon they exchanged a knowing smile, lit up with the joy of this chance meeting.
It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time. Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number. When the tune changed, someone else invited Wang Qiyao to dance. During the next number, they each danced with their respective partners but their eyes occasionally met, whereupon they exchanged a knowing smile, lit up with the joy of this chance meeting. The party took place on the evening of National Day and fireworks were being set off from one of the balconies.
It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time. Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number. When the tune changed, someone else invited Wang Qiyao to dance. During the next number, they each danced with their respective partners but their eyes occasionally met, whereupon they exchanged a knowing smile, lit up with the joy of this chance meeting. The party took place on the evening of National Day and fireworks were being set off from one of the balconies. A single rocket shot up into the darkness and slowly unfurled its fiery petals in the night sky before breaking up into a stream of falling stars, which vanished slowly, leaving a faint white shadow in the sky.
It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time. Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number. When the tune changed, someone else invited Wang Qiyao to dance. During the next number, they each danced with their respective partners but their eyes occasionally met, whereupon they exchanged a knowing smile, lit up with the joy of this chance meeting. The party took place on the evening of National Day and fireworks were being set off from one of the balconies. A single rocket shot up into the darkness and slowly unfurled its fiery petals in the night sky before breaking up into a stream of falling stars, which vanished slowly, leaving a faint white shadow in the sky. It was some time before the last of the light was absorbed into the blackness.
It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field.
It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other.
It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths.
It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises.
It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that.
It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them.
It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them.
It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls.
It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife.
It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan.
It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened.
It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said.
It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan.
It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you!
It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you."
It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away.
It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him."
It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again.
It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes.
It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty.
It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack.
It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual.
It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials.
It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it.
It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared.
It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it.
It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either.
It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak.
It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how.
It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said.
It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death.
It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it.
It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done?
It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still.
It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.'
It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still. If you do know, blink your eyes three times.' He watched her intently as she lay there, inert and unblinking.
It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done.
It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?'
It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her.
It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads.
It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.'
It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed.
It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language.
It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said.
It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.'
It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go.
It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan.
It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me?
It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?'
It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room.
It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse.
It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses.
It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner.
It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member.
It was around eight o'clock.
It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights.
It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home.
It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene.
It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared.
It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life.
It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air.
It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there.
It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city.
It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at.
It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher.
It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded.
It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed.
It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there.
It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out.
It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment.
It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher.
It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away.
It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat.
It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.'
It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks.
It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features.
It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose.
It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed.
It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said.
It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me.
It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.'
It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980.
It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere.
It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room.
It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her.
It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun.
It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe....
It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door.
It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind.
It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats.
It was different twenty years ago.
It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate.
It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope.
It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details.
It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case.
It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers!
It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case?
It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case? Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world?
It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case? Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world? How many times do people do it every day?
It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice.
It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing.
It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ...
It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore."
It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed.
It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes.
It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city.
It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back?
It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back? We still have nothing.
It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly.
It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door.
It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist.
It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while.
It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too.
It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good.
It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good. She said, Really?
It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good. She said, Really? I had no idea.
It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good. She said, Really? I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away.
It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity.
It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty.
It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror.
It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front.
It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.'
It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer.
It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!'
It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror.
It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse:
It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened.
It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping.
It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth.
It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears.
It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her.
It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then.
It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature.
It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels.
It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story.
It was her hell.
It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever.
It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others.
It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her?
It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her?
It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed.
It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away.
It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars.
It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened.
It was her idea to go back to the farm.
It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back.
It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her.
It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to.
It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun.
It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun.
It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle.
It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over.
It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society.
It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity.
It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud.
It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them.
It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women.
It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship.
It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other.
It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh.
It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher.
It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to.
It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help.
It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them.
It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine.
It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit.
It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters.
It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out.
It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them.
It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth.
It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution.
It was just that the leaders couldn't check on them all.
It was just that the leaders couldn't check on them all. She said, Well then, just confess.
It was just that the leaders couldn't check on them all. She said, Well then, just confess. So I confessed: That night, we left the back slope and returned to the scene of the crime.
It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era.
It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong.
It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao.
It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover.
It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories.
It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another?
It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight?
It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!"
It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties.
It was locked—as tight as a bucket.
It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale.
It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones.
It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold.
It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up.
It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him.
It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen.
It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru.
It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated.
It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen.
It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country.
It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night.
It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found.
It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined.
It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined. In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them.
It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined. In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them. Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window.
It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined. In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them. Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window. And, since the houses in this area all had wooden walls and bamboo fences—though also, doubtless, because they were doomed to destruction anyway-the fire leaped from house to house until the whole street was blazing away like a regular Fiery Mountain; and though the firemen came to put it out, by the time they arrived the fire was well under way and long past controlling, and roared away all night long until it had burnt itself out, rendering heaven knows how many families homeless in the process.
It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined. In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them. Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window. And, since the houses in this area all had wooden walls and bamboo fences—though also, doubtless, because they were doomed to destruction anyway-the fire leaped from house to house until the whole street was blazing away like a regular Fiery Mountain; and though the firemen came to put it out, by the time they arrived the fire was well under way and long past controlling, and roared away all night long until it had burnt itself out, rendering heaven knows how many families homeless in the process. Poor Zhens!
It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd.
It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen?
It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs.
It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s.
It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats.
It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one.
It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison.
It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement.
It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves.
It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way.
It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend.
It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands.
It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night.
It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny.
It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time.
It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy.
It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it.
It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago.
It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold.
It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape.
It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose.
It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it.
It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it.
It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then.
It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.'
It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain.
It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?'
It was not that cold, but very humid.
It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it.
It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes.
It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich.
It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar.
It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all.
It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time.
It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples.
It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble.
It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha.
It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world.
It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship.
It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha).
It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her.
It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts.
It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship.
It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing.
It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends.
It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker!
It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!"
It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!" I went out to see what was going on.
It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!" I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense.
It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!" I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish?
It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!" I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river.
It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!" I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart.
It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!" I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk.
It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!" I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first?
It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins.
It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to.
It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years.
It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week.
It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever.
It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad.
It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission.
It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes.
It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness.
It was now his turn to throw the dice.
It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three.
It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might.
It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two.
It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about.
It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace!
It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace! Ace!
It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace! Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands.
It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace! Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six!
It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in.
It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes.
It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him.
It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast.
It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep.
It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again.
It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs.
It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness?
It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year.
It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit.
It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside.
It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace.
It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms.
It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped.
It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body.
It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor.
It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair.
It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl.
It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside.
It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace.
It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms.
It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped.
It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body.
It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor.
It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair.
It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl.
It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing.
It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate.
It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left.
It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight.
It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet:
It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret.
It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare?
It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find?
It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.'
It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving:
It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him."
It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again.
It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around.
It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread!
It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games."
It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly.
It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger....
It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?"
It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him." Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh.
It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us.
It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters.
It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house.
It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill.
It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance.
It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red.
It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything.
It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team.
It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow.
It was possible that I was not her enemy.
It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also.
It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night.
It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region.
It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance.
It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day.
It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day.
It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around.
It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere.
It was small and slight with an abundance of hair.
It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl.
It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing.
It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly.
It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?'
It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian.
It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.'
It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment.
It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?'
It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down.
It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake.
It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have.
It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods.
It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body.
It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace.
It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica.
It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear.
It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope.
It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed.
It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said.
It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault.
It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.'
It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace.
It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it.
It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.'
It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker.
It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!'
It was some time before the last of the light was absorbed into the blackness.
It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself.
It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality.
It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger.
It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream.
It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals?
It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe?
It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars?
It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen?
It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ...
It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known.
It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest.
It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess.
It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel.
It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail.
It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream.
It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane.
It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully.
It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears.
It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been.
It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago.
It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago.
It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details.
It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart.
It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time.
It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time!
It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross.
It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person.
It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious.
It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking.
It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in.
It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives.
It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy.
It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.'
It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket.
It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them.
It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.'
It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open.
It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause.
It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain.
It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything.
It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked.
It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived.
It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk.
It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake.
It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door.
It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao.
It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered.
It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again.
It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness.
It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been.
It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago.
It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago.
It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details.
It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart.
It was well after midnight before they broke up.
It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning.
It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night.
It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows:
It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir.
It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you.
It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.'
It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop.
It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'.
It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court.
It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out.
It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!'
It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started.
It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery.
It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers.
It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required.
It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition.
It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know.
It was written by Zhu Guozhen, who, as you know, was a former Chancellor at the Ming Court.
It was written by Zhu Guozhen, who, as you know, was a former Chancellor at the Ming Court. When he came to write about the "antics of the Paramount Chief of the Jianzhou tribe", which is how the Ming Court used to refer to the Tartars, it's a bit hard to see how he could have been polite.'
It was written by Zhu Guozhen, who, as you know, was a former Chancellor at the Ming Court. When he came to write about the "antics of the Paramount Chief of the Jianzhou tribe", which is how the Ming Court used to refer to the Tartars, it's a bit hard to see how he could have been polite.' Lü nodded: 'I heard somewhere that a member of the Zhuang family of Huzhou paid one of Chancellor Zhu's heirs a thousand taels of silver for the manuscript and published it under his own name— never dreaming, of course, that it would lead to such terrible consequences.'
It was written by Zhu Guozhen, who, as you know, was a former Chancellor at the Ming Court. When he came to write about the "antics of the Paramount Chief of the Jianzhou tribe", which is how the Ming Court used to refer to the Tartars, it's a bit hard to see how he could have been polite.' Lü nodded: 'I heard somewhere that a member of the Zhuang family of Huzhou paid one of Chancellor Zhu's heirs a thousand taels of silver for the manuscript and published it under his own name— never dreaming, of course, that it would lead to such terrible consequences.' Gu went on to tell him the whole story.
It wasn't like she had done something to fake them.
It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem.
It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife.
It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married.
It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary.
It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register.
It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon.
It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted.
It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself.
It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere.
It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble.
It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he?
It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph!
It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph! What does the poet say?
It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph! What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!'
It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph! What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang.
It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph! What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive.
It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph! What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.'
It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with.
It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time.
It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?"
It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked.
It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained.
It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face.
It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him.
It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner.
It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave.
It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.'
It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach.
It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly.
It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life.
It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not.
It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?'
It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh.
It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out.
It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.'
It won't be long now before the Empress Dowager gives orders for my arrest.
It won't be long now before the Empress Dowager gives orders for my arrest. I shan't get away then, even if I grow wings.'
It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time.
It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away.
It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development.
It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate.
It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip.
It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip.
It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip.
It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip.
It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip.
It would be a relief.'
It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu.
It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!'
It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu.
It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words.
It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.'
It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in.
It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!'
It would be a relief.' 'Exactly!' said Dai-yu. 'If I were to die, it would be a relief from all this quarrelling!' 'I said if I were to die,' said Bao-yu. 'Don't twist my words. It isn't fair.' Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage.
It would be a work of merit.'
It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk.
It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared.
It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them.
It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born.
It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.'
It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist.
It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen.
It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted.
It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.'
It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude.
It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it.
It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls.
It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai.
It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings.
It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed.
It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory.
It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan.
It would probably do just as well.'
It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson.
It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!'
It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly.
It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you?
It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson.
It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!'
It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.'
It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson.
It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out.
It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm.
It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide.
It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams.
It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions.
It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us.
It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters.
It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house.
It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill.
It's a new age now.
It's a new age now. Who will remember us?
It's a new age now. Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you?
It's a new age now. Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you? Everyone will forget all this completely!"
It's a new age now. Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you? Everyone will forget all this completely!" The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds.
It's a new age now. Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you? Everyone will forget all this completely!" The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds. More than a dozen years ago, on that rainy afternoon, she had stood alone here as well, gazing at her dead father.
It's a new age now. Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you? Everyone will forget all this completely!" The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds. More than a dozen years ago, on that rainy afternoon, she had stood alone here as well, gazing at her dead father. The old Red Guard's final remark echoed endlessly in her mind....
It's a new age now. Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you? Everyone will forget all this completely!" The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds. More than a dozen years ago, on that rainy afternoon, she had stood alone here as well, gazing at her dead father. The old Red Guard's final remark echoed endlessly in her mind.... The setting sun cast a long shadow from Ye's slender figure.
It's a new age now. Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you? Everyone will forget all this completely!" The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds. More than a dozen years ago, on that rainy afternoon, she had stood alone here as well, gazing at her dead father. The old Red Guard's final remark echoed endlessly in her mind.... The setting sun cast a long shadow from Ye's slender figure. The small sliver of hope for society that had emerged in her soul had evaporated like a drop of dew in the sun.
It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me.
It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.'
It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu.
It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine.
It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it.
It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang.
It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again.
It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.'
It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia.
It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, '
It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear.
It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground.
It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest.
It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.'
It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head.
It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here.
It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.'
It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully.
It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human.
It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.'
It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled.
It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people.
It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found.
It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society.
It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together.
It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to.
It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?'
It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.'
It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded.
It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?'
It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher.
It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one.
It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity.
It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him.
It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either.
It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her.
It's best if you cut only as much as you need at one time and roast it straight away.
It's best if you cut only as much as you need at one time and roast it straight away. I'll have one of these pigs carried to your quarters now.
It's best if you cut only as much as you need at one time and roast it straight away. I'll have one of these pigs carried to your quarters now. You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow.
It's best if you cut only as much as you need at one time and roast it straight away. I'll have one of these pigs carried to your quarters now. You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow. What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.'
It's best if you cut only as much as you need at one time and roast it straight away. I'll have one of these pigs carried to your quarters now. You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow. What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.' Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig.
It's best if you cut only as much as you need at one time and roast it straight away. I'll have one of these pigs carried to your quarters now. You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow. What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.' Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens.
It's best if you cut only as much as you need at one time and roast it straight away. I'll have one of these pigs carried to your quarters now. You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow. What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.' Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them.
It's best if you cut only as much as you need at one time and roast it straight away. I'll have one of these pigs carried to your quarters now. You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow. What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.' Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?'
It's best if you cut only as much as you need at one time and roast it straight away. I'll have one of these pigs carried to your quarters now. You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow. What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.' Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards.
It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature."
It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this.
It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic.
It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible.
It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again.
It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye.
It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount.
It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere.
It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary.
It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.'
It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair.
It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.'
It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really!
It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!'
It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care.
It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death!
It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death!
It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.' 'Oh, really, really! Here we are in the middle of the New Year holiday, and you have to start talking about death!' 'I don't care. I'll talk about death if I like, Death! Death! Death!
It's no business of yours.
It's no business of yours. Huan!
It's no business of yours. Huan! Come out here!
It's no business of yours. Huan! Come out here! Come and play with me!'
It's no business of yours. Huan! Come out here! Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately.
It's no business of yours. Huan! Come out here! Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word.
It's no business of yours. Huan! Come out here! Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!'
It's no business of yours. Huan! Come out here! Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him.
It's no business of yours. Huan! Come out here! Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like?
It's no fun doing the same things over and over.
It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along.
It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now?
It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship.
It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem.
It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back?
It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back.
It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then.
It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground.
It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday.
It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?'
It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed.
It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't.
It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.'
It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!'
It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her:
It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day.
It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!'
It's of no importance.'
It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly.
It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes!
It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more.
It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize.
It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it.
It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't.
It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me.
It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.'
It's so strange.
It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past.
It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced.
It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant.
It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew.
It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later.
It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now?
It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?"
It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..."
It's still early.
It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave.
It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again.
It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes.
It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room.
It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day.
It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements.
It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went.
It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad.
It's terribly dangerous having her here.
It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, '
It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words.
It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess.
It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast.
It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed.
It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move!
It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!'
It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words. As soon as Butcher Qian had gone back to the kitchens, Trinket barred the door and checked the window to make sure there were no chinks or slits in the paper through which anyone could peep into the room, then, sitting on the edge of the bed, he inspected the Little Countess. She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass.
It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.'
It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am!
It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?'
It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply.
It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said:
It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you.
It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do.
It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance.
It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you. You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday.
It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot.
It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following:
It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics?
It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean?
It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back?
It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front?
It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games.
It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them.
It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths.
It's time to test your mettle!'
It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep.
It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice.
It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing.
It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ...
It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore."
It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed.
It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes.
It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city.
It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan.
It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li.
It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.'
It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room.
It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first.
It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview.
It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum.
It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable.
It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought.
It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.'
It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess.
It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice!
It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat?
It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!'
It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace.
It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle.
It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed.
It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought.
It's very wrong.'
It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man.
It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!'
It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!' He sighed.
It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!' He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat.
It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!' He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.'
It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!' He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy.
It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!' He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded.
It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!' He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board.
It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!'
It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing:
It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative!
It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!"
It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!"
It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !'
It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu.
It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit.
It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.'
Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills.
Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling.
Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist.
Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth.
Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white.
Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone.
Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal.
Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short.
Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body.
Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds.
Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart.
Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal.
Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue.
Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life.
Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale?
Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said.
Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese.
Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!'
Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic.
Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail.
Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace.
Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with.
Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping.
Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river.
Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets.
Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious.
Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire.
Its railings and fenders were stained by splotches of gore.
Its railings and fenders were stained by splotches of gore. The upper half of a Japanese soldier was draped over one of the railings, his steel helmet hanging upturned by a strap from his neck.
Its railings and fenders were stained by splotches of gore. The upper half of a Japanese soldier was draped over one of the railings, his steel helmet hanging upturned by a strap from his neck. Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose.
Its railings and fenders were stained by splotches of gore. The upper half of a Japanese soldier was draped over one of the railings, his steel helmet hanging upturned by a strap from his neck. Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose. The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed.
Its railings and fenders were stained by splotches of gore. The upper half of a Japanese soldier was draped over one of the railings, his steel helmet hanging upturned by a strap from his neck. Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose. The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed. The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface.
Its railings and fenders were stained by splotches of gore. The upper half of a Japanese soldier was draped over one of the railings, his steel helmet hanging upturned by a strap from his neck. Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose. The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed. The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping.
Its railings and fenders were stained by splotches of gore. The upper half of a Japanese soldier was draped over one of the railings, his steel helmet hanging upturned by a strap from his neck. Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose. The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed. The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured.
Its railings and fenders were stained by splotches of gore. The upper half of a Japanese soldier was draped over one of the railings, his steel helmet hanging upturned by a strap from his neck. Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose. The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed. The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony.
Its railings and fenders were stained by splotches of gore. The upper half of a Japanese soldier was draped over one of the railings, his steel helmet hanging upturned by a strap from his neck. Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose. The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed. The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool.
Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter.
Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical!
Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...."
Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile.
Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you?
Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery.
Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically.
Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart.
Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid."
Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts.
Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew.
Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts.
Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him.
Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze.
Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth.
Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red.
Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred.
Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead.
Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall.
Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap.
Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields.
Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre.
Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks.
Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth.
Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared.
Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat.
Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting.
Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately.
Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word.
Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!'
Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him.
Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like?
Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief.
Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble.
Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter.
Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word. 'You're a poor-spirited creature!' Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you!
Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased.
Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled.
Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice.
Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three.
Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might.
Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two.
Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about.
Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace!
Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace! Ace!
Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself.
Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold.
Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry!
Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.'
Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home.
Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in.
Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes.
Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him.
Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast.
Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance.
Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU.
Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong.
Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done.
Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him.
Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome.
Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this?
Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see.
Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way.
Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs.
Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness?
Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year.
Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him.
Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect.
Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse.
Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair.
Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective.
Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients.
Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him.
Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome.
Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this?
Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see.
Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way.
Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate.
Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble.
Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear.
Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here.
Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously.
Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again.
Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed.
Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness.
Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.'
Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides.
Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back.
Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui.
Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion.
Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru.
Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated.
Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler.
Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat.
Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable.
Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.'
Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather.
Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody?
Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement.
Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member.
Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?'
Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!'
Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors!
Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground.
Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong!
Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast.
Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't!
Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her.
Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good.
Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses.
Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow.
Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom.
Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously.
Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again.
Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed.
Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness.
Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.'
Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel.
Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly.
Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way.
Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?'
Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng.
Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off.
Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.'
Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight.
Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch.
Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror.
Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse:
Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! ---
Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!'
Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her.
Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again.
Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before.
Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated.
Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him.
Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience.
Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper.
Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go.
Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan.
Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me?
Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?'
Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room.
Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse.
Jia Rui waited for the evening with great impatience. By a stroke of bad luck some relations came on a visit and stayed to supper. It was already lamplight when they left, and Jia Rui then had to wait for his grandfather to settle down for the night before he could scuttle off to the Rong mansion and make his way to the room in the little passage-way where Xi-feng had told him to go. He waited there for her arrival with the frenzied agitation of an ant on a hot saucepan. Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses.
Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight.
Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch.
Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open.
Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came.
Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut.
Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it.
Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket.
Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale.
Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones.
Jia Rui's arrival was announced while Xi-feng and Patience were still talking about him.
Jia Rui's arrival was announced while Xi-feng and Patience were still talking about him. 'Ask him in,' said Xi-feng.
Jia Rui's arrival was announced while Xi-feng and Patience were still talking about him. 'Ask him in,' said Xi-feng. Hearing that he was to be received, Jia Rui rejoiced inwardly.
Jia Rui's arrival was announced while Xi-feng and Patience were still talking about him. 'Ask him in,' said Xi-feng. Hearing that he was to be received, Jia Rui rejoiced inwardly. He came into the room wreathed in smiles and overwhelmed Xi-feng with civilities.
Jia Rui's arrival was announced while Xi-feng and Patience were still talking about him. 'Ask him in,' said Xi-feng. Hearing that he was to be received, Jia Rui rejoiced inwardly. He came into the room wreathed in smiles and overwhelmed Xi-feng with civilities. With feigned solicitude she pressed him to be seated and to take tea.
Jia Rui's arrival was announced while Xi-feng and Patience were still talking about him. 'Ask him in,' said Xi-feng. Hearing that he was to be received, Jia Rui rejoiced inwardly. He came into the room wreathed in smiles and overwhelmed Xi-feng with civilities. With feigned solicitude she pressed him to be seated and to take tea. He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress.
Jia Rui's arrival was announced while Xi-feng and Patience were still talking about him. 'Ask him in,' said Xi-feng. Hearing that he was to be received, Jia Rui rejoiced inwardly. He came into the room wreathed in smiles and overwhelmed Xi-feng with civilities. With feigned solicitude she pressed him to be seated and to take tea. He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress. 'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes.
Jia Rui's arrival was announced while Xi-feng and Patience were still talking about him. 'Ask him in,' said Xi-feng. Hearing that he was to be received, Jia Rui rejoiced inwardly. He came into the room wreathed in smiles and overwhelmed Xi-feng with civilities. With feigned solicitude she pressed him to be seated and to take tea. He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress. 'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes. 'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng.
Jia Rui's arrival was announced while Xi-feng and Patience were still talking about him. 'Ask him in,' said Xi-feng. Hearing that he was to be received, Jia Rui rejoiced inwardly. He came into the room wreathed in smiles and overwhelmed Xi-feng with civilities. With feigned solicitude she pressed him to be seated and to take tea. He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress. 'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes. 'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?'
Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold.
Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry!
Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.'
Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home.
Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in.
Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes.
Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him.
Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast.
Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep.
Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow.
Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom.
Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously.
Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again.
Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed.
Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness.
Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.'
Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides.
Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back.
Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him.
Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay.
Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden.
Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions.
Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism:
Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she?
Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she? What was her name?
Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she? What was her name? What did her father and mother do?
Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him. After a while Bao-yu showed signs of flagging, and when Jia Yun, observing what appeared to be fatigue, rose to take his leave, he did not very strongly press him to stay. 'You must come again when you can spare the time,' said Bao-yu, and ordered Trinket to see him out of the Garden. Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she? What was her name? What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao?
Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started.
Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery.
Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers.
Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required.
Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition.
Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know.
Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!'
Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson.
Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu.
Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside.
Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all.
Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height.
Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside.
Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye.
Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold.
Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand.
Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile.
Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting.
Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then.
Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao.
Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?'
Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you.
Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.'
Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun.
Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle.
Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.'
Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun. 'But I'm glad you are better, Uncle. That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea.
Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting.
Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair.
Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.'
Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then.
Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao.
Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?'
Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you.
Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.'
Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you. I hear you've been very busy these last few days.' 'That's as it should be,' said Jia Yun.
Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her.
Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress.
Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment.
Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma.
Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour.
Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss!
Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here.
Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!'
Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu.
Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence.
Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued.
Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . .
Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that.
Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry."
Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say.
Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help.
Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to."
Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!"
Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him.
Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white.
Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling.
Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love.
Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats.
Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili.
Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time.
Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong?
Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?"
Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter.
Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me."
Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me." Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more.
Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me." Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more. Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return.
Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me." Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more. Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return. She waited several days, but in the end it was Jiang Lili who came to visit.
Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me." Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more. Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return. She waited several days, but in the end it was Jiang Lili who came to visit. She had come straight from work in Yangshupu and had had to transfer several times on the bus.
Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me." Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more. Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return. She waited several days, but in the end it was Jiang Lili who came to visit. She had come straight from work in Yangshupu and had had to transfer several times on the bus. By the time she got there, her hair was disheveled, her shoes were covered with dust, and she was quite hoarse.
Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me." Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more. Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return. She waited several days, but in the end it was Jiang Lili who came to visit. She had come straight from work in Yangshupu and had had to transfer several times on the bus. By the time she got there, her hair was disheveled, her shoes were covered with dust, and she was quite hoarse. She carried a netted bag stuffed with fruits, crackers, milk powder, and a barely used bed sheet.
Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me." Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more. Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return. She waited several days, but in the end it was Jiang Lili who came to visit. She had come straight from work in Yangshupu and had had to transfer several times on the bus. By the time she got there, her hair was disheveled, her shoes were covered with dust, and she was quite hoarse. She carried a netted bag stuffed with fruits, crackers, milk powder, and a barely used bed sheet. She emptied everything out onto the table before Wang Qiyao could stop her, and with several forceful motions, ripped the bed sheet into several small pieces to be used as diapers.
Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time.
Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong?
Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?"
Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence.
Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up.
Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes.
Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap."
Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?"
Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid.
Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up.
Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes.
Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap."
Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?"
Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid.
Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead?
Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left?
Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?"
Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent.
Jiang Lili was livid.
Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead?
Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left?
Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?"
Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent.
Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence.
Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued.
Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . .
Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that.
Judgment Day appeared.
Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal.
Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined.
Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills.
Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling.
Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist.
Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth.
Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white.
Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone.
Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks.
Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long.
Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts."
Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No.
Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable.
Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails.
Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert.
Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered."
Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks?
Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so."
Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations.
Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough."
Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough." Another long silence.
Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough." Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment.
Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough." Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?"
Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough." Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely."
Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough." Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal.
Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough." Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth.
Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither.
Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened.
Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened.
Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars.
Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed.
Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt.
Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down.
Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down.
Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards.
Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways.
Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas.
Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout.
Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have.
Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day.
Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack.
Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy.
Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology.
Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds.
Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards.
Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly.
Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out.
Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand.
Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell.
Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves.
Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps.
Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off.
Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal.
Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail.
Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore.
Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions.
Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick.
Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards.
Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass.
Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest.
Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship.
Judgment Day, which had been sailing along the right shore, now began to turn, dragging this smoky tail. Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope.
Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss!
Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here.
Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!'
Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu.
Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!'
Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun.
Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant!
Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.'
Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics.
Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend.
Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does.
Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times.
Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me.
Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay."
Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love.
Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head.
Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say,
Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday!
Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again.
Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness.
Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been.
Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago.
Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago.
Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details.
Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart.
Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time.
Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time!
Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's.
Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in.
Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him.
Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear.
Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.'
Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way.
Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.'
Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom.
Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one.
Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth."
Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time.
Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working.
Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither."
Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared.
Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal.
Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined.
Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills.
Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling.
Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said.
Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change.
Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.'
Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic.
Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden.
Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate.
Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?'
Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him.
Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf.
Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter.
Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything.
Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu.
Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him.
Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan.
Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's?
Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing.
Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.'
Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude.
Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window:
Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday?
Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child.
Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible.
Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for?
Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves.
Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off!
Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters.
Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is.
Just get the approximate meaning across."
Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying.
Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out.
Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?"
Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?"
Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked.
Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said.
Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War."
Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked. "Colonel Stanton is an expert in special ops," a NATO officer said. "He has been a part of every major military operation since the Vietnam War." "Then let me tell you who I am.
Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right.
Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?'
Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket.
Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say.
Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket.
Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense.
Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.'
Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.' 'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman.
Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.' 'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman. But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!'
Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down.
Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past.
Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos.
Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome.
Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group.
Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count.
Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance.
Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there.
Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out.
Just move on to the next case.
Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers!
Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case?
Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case? Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world?
Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case? Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world? How many times do people do it every day?
Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case? Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world? How many times do people do it every day? And how many of them are important enough to be called cases?
Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case? Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world? How many times do people do it every day? And how many of them are important enough to be called cases? I said actually they were all cases.
Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case? Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world? How many times do people do it every day? And how many of them are important enough to be called cases? I said actually they were all cases. It was just that the leaders couldn't check on them all.
Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case? Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world? How many times do people do it every day? And how many of them are important enough to be called cases? I said actually they were all cases. It was just that the leaders couldn't check on them all. She said, Well then, just confess.
Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.'
Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket.
Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern.
Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant.
Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one.
Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?'
Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?'
Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last.
Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices.
Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!'
Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her.
Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself.
Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...'
Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright:
Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her?
Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ?
Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!'
Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept:
Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in.
Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!'
Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage.
Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again.
Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity.
Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with.
Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him:
Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time?
Just then Bao-chai came hurrying in. 'Cousin Shi's waiting for you!' She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace?
Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry!
Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.'
Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home.
Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in.
Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes.
Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him.
Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast.
Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep.
Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again.
Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her:
Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day.
Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!'
Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing:
Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative!
Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!"
Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!"
Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !'
Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing: 'Lisping doesn't seem to make you any less talkative! Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu.
Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body.
Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body.
Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die.
Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out.
Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind.
Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him.
Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone.
Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her.
Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it.
Just then a sudden commotion arose from the direction of Bao-yu's room, and the three of them stopped talking and turned their heads to listen.
Just then a sudden commotion arose from the direction of Bao-yu's room, and the three of them stopped talking and turned their heads to listen. Dai-yu was the first to speak: 'That's your Nannie quarrelling with Aroma,' she said.
Just then a sudden commotion arose from the direction of Bao-yu's room, and the three of them stopped talking and turned their heads to listen. Dai-yu was the first to speak: 'That's your Nannie quarrelling with Aroma,' she said. 'To think how that poor girl goes out of her way to be nice to the old woman, yet still she manages to find fault with her!
Just then a sudden commotion arose from the direction of Bao-yu's room, and the three of them stopped talking and turned their heads to listen. Dai-yu was the first to speak: 'That's your Nannie quarrelling with Aroma,' she said. 'To think how that poor girl goes out of her way to be nice to the old woman, yet still she manages to find fault with her! She really must be getting senile.'
Just then a sudden commotion arose from the direction of Bao-yu's room, and the three of them stopped talking and turned their heads to listen. Dai-yu was the first to speak: 'That's your Nannie quarrelling with Aroma,' she said. 'To think how that poor girl goes out of her way to be nice to the old woman, yet still she manages to find fault with her! She really must be getting senile.' Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do!
Just then a sudden commotion arose from the direction of Bao-yu's room, and the three of them stopped talking and turned their heads to listen. Dai-yu was the first to speak: 'That's your Nannie quarrelling with Aroma,' she said. 'To think how that poor girl goes out of her way to be nice to the old woman, yet still she manages to find fault with her! She really must be getting senile.' Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do! She's only a silly old woman.
Just then a sudden commotion arose from the direction of Bao-yu's room, and the three of them stopped talking and turned their heads to listen. Dai-yu was the first to speak: 'That's your Nannie quarrelling with Aroma,' she said. 'To think how that poor girl goes out of her way to be nice to the old woman, yet still she manages to find fault with her! She really must be getting senile.' Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do! She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.'
Just then a sudden commotion arose from the direction of Bao-yu's room, and the three of them stopped talking and turned their heads to listen. Dai-yu was the first to speak: 'That's your Nannie quarrelling with Aroma,' she said. 'To think how that poor girl goes out of her way to be nice to the old woman, yet still she manages to find fault with her! She really must be getting senile.' Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do! She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off.
Just then a sudden commotion arose from the direction of Bao-yu's room, and the three of them stopped talking and turned their heads to listen. Dai-yu was the first to speak: 'That's your Nannie quarrelling with Aroma,' she said. 'To think how that poor girl goes out of her way to be nice to the old woman, yet still she manages to find fault with her! She really must be getting senile.' Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do! She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage!
Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them.
Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine.
Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit.
Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters.
Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out.
Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them.
Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth.
Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution.
Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled.
Just then, someone knocked on her door.
Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind.
Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats.
Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them.
Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most.
Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms.
Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot.
Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor.
Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital.
Just to talk.
Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge.
Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards.
Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity.
Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds.
Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up.
Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came.
Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms.
Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session.
Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.'
Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again.
Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist.
Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.)
Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought.
Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.'
Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at.
Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket.
Just wait a few days and I'll be setting you free again.' The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior.
Just wait until I've won some of my money back!'
Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more.
Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma.
Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day.
Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon.
Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement.
Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement.
Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too.
Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them.
Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away.
Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day.
Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao.
Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng.
Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days.
Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days.
Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng.
Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold.
Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through.
Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over.
Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all.
Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first.
Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child."
Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down.
Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist.
Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge?
Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front?
Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line.
Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation.
Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby.
Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?"
Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's."
Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears.
Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point.
Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ."
Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over.
Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all.
Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say.
Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate.
Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!"
Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you."
Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say.
Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile.
Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng.
Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend.
Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does.
Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work.
Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other.
Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with.
Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time.
Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?"
Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked.
Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained.
Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face.
Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him.
Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on.
Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie.
Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ."
Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh.
Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive.
Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart.
Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice.
Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?"
Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath.
Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance.
Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering.
Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up.
Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy.
Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you."
Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths.
Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng.
Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say.
Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate.
Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued.
Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine.
Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second.
Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it.
Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away.
Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance.
Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering.
Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up.
Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy.
Keep going.
Keep going. So I raised her legs again.
Keep going. So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound.
Keep going. So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back.
Keep going. So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark.
Keep going. So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went.
Keep going. So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore.
Keep going. So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow.
Keep going. So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body.
Keeping a promise is certainly no sin.
Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect.
Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence.
Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time.
Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue.
Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing.
Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office.
Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore.
Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me.
Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed.
Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely.
Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said.
Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.'
Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy.
Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here.
Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.'
Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother.
Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother. They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table.
LOOKED DOWN UPON from the highest point in the city, Shanghai's longtang—her vast neighborhoods inside enclosed alleys—are a magnificent sight.
LOOKED DOWN UPON from the highest point in the city, Shanghai's longtang—her vast neighborhoods inside enclosed alleys—are a magnificent sight. The longtang are the backdrop of this city.
LOOKED DOWN UPON from the highest point in the city, Shanghai's longtang—her vast neighborhoods inside enclosed alleys—are a magnificent sight. The longtang are the backdrop of this city. Streets and buildings emerge around them in a series of dots and lines, like the subtle brushstrokes that bring life to the empty expanses of white paper in a traditional Chinese landscape painting.
LOOKED DOWN UPON from the highest point in the city, Shanghai's longtang—her vast neighborhoods inside enclosed alleys—are a magnificent sight. The longtang are the backdrop of this city. Streets and buildings emerge around them in a series of dots and lines, like the subtle brushstrokes that bring life to the empty expanses of white paper in a traditional Chinese landscape painting. As day turns into night and the city lights up, these dots and lines begin to glimmer.
LOOKED DOWN UPON from the highest point in the city, Shanghai's longtang—her vast neighborhoods inside enclosed alleys—are a magnificent sight. The longtang are the backdrop of this city. Streets and buildings emerge around them in a series of dots and lines, like the subtle brushstrokes that bring life to the empty expanses of white paper in a traditional Chinese landscape painting. As day turns into night and the city lights up, these dots and lines begin to glimmer. However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai.
LOOKED DOWN UPON from the highest point in the city, Shanghai's longtang—her vast neighborhoods inside enclosed alleys—are a magnificent sight. The longtang are the backdrop of this city. Streets and buildings emerge around them in a series of dots and lines, like the subtle brushstrokes that bring life to the empty expanses of white paper in a traditional Chinese landscape painting. As day turns into night and the city lights up, these dots and lines begin to glimmer. However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai. The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines.
LOOKED DOWN UPON from the highest point in the city, Shanghai's longtang—her vast neighborhoods inside enclosed alleys—are a magnificent sight. The longtang are the backdrop of this city. Streets and buildings emerge around them in a series of dots and lines, like the subtle brushstrokes that bring life to the empty expanses of white paper in a traditional Chinese landscape painting. As day turns into night and the city lights up, these dots and lines begin to glimmer. However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai. The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines. It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs.
LOOKED DOWN UPON from the highest point in the city, Shanghai's longtang—her vast neighborhoods inside enclosed alleys—are a magnificent sight. The longtang are the backdrop of this city. Streets and buildings emerge around them in a series of dots and lines, like the subtle brushstrokes that bring life to the empty expanses of white paper in a traditional Chinese landscape painting. As day turns into night and the city lights up, these dots and lines begin to glimmer. However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai. The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines. It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom.
LOOKED DOWN UPON from the highest point in the city, Shanghai's longtang—her vast neighborhoods inside enclosed alleys—are a magnificent sight. The longtang are the backdrop of this city. Streets and buildings emerge around them in a series of dots and lines, like the subtle brushstrokes that bring life to the empty expanses of white paper in a traditional Chinese landscape painting. As day turns into night and the city lights up, these dots and lines begin to glimmer. However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai. The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines. It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship.
Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing.
Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd.
Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen?
Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs.
Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s.
Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats.
Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one.
Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison.
Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement.
Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies.
Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife.
Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.'
Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's.
Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him.
Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.'
Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries.
Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.'
Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru.
Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives.
Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued.
Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown.
Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times.
Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage.
Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault.
Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution.
Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals.
Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring.
Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders.
Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough.
Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked.
Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu.
Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face!
Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess.
Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips.
Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children!
Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh.
Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun.
Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle.
Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over.
Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society.
Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads.
Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction.
Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter.
Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha.
Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation.
Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me.
Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all.
Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted.
Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it.
Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood.
Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty.
Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan.
Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her.
Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself.
Later I led those security people to our place to investigate.
Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy.
Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people.
Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later.
Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber.
Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again.
Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me;
Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me.
Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done.
Later I saw Chen Qingyang again.
Later I saw Chen Qingyang again. We registered for a room at a hotel, went in together, and then I helped her take off her coat.
Later I saw Chen Qingyang again. We registered for a room at a hotel, went in together, and then I helped her take off her coat. Chen Qingyang said, Wang Er has become civilized.
Later I saw Chen Qingyang again. We registered for a room at a hotel, went in together, and then I helped her take off her coat. Chen Qingyang said, Wang Er has become civilized. It meant I had changed a lot.
Later I saw Chen Qingyang again. We registered for a room at a hotel, went in together, and then I helped her take off her coat. Chen Qingyang said, Wang Er has become civilized. It meant I had changed a lot. In the old days, I did not just look ferocious, but also acted ferociously.
Later I saw Chen Qingyang again. We registered for a room at a hotel, went in together, and then I helped her take off her coat. Chen Qingyang said, Wang Er has become civilized. It meant I had changed a lot. In the old days, I did not just look ferocious, but also acted ferociously. Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel.
Later I saw Chen Qingyang again. We registered for a room at a hotel, went in together, and then I helped her take off her coat. Chen Qingyang said, Wang Er has become civilized. It meant I had changed a lot. In the old days, I did not just look ferocious, but also acted ferociously. Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel. The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes.
Later I saw Chen Qingyang again. We registered for a room at a hotel, went in together, and then I helped her take off her coat. Chen Qingyang said, Wang Er has become civilized. It meant I had changed a lot. In the old days, I did not just look ferocious, but also acted ferociously. Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel. The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes. I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed.
Later I saw Chen Qingyang again. We registered for a room at a hotel, went in together, and then I helped her take off her coat. Chen Qingyang said, Wang Er has become civilized. It meant I had changed a lot. In the old days, I did not just look ferocious, but also acted ferociously. Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel. The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes. I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build.
Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea.
Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind.
Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex.
Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it.
Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care.
Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me.
Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it.
Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it.
Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field.
Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way.
Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit.
Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little.
Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship.
Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins.
Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea.
Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened.
Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping.
Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth.
Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms.
Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange.
Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric.
Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days.
Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood.
Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings.
Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing.
Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections.
Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane.
Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there.
Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us.
Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew.
Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village.
Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go.
Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back.
Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain.
Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work.
Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there.
Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me.
Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me. This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail.
Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me. This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail. So I added detail:
Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me. This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail. So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain.
Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me. This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail. So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly.
Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me. This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail. So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door.
Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me. This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail. So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist.
Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me. This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail. So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while.
Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me. This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail. So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too.
Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman.
Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village.
Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later.
Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad.
Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later.
Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted.
Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire.
Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight.
Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes.
Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad.
Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff.
Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis.
Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human.
Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair.
Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair?
Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it?
Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem.
Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem?
Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her.
Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets.
Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world.
Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open.
Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause.
Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain.
Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything.
Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked.
Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived.
Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar.
Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all.
Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time.
Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples.
Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble.
Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field.
Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression.
Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land.
Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know.
Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm.
Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path.
Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused.
Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something.
Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body.
Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women.
Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task.
Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me.
Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them.
Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue.
Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it.
Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun.
Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse.
Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores.
Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around.
Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles.
Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself.
Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai.
Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie.
Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation.
Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road.
Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao.
Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands.
Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day.
Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents.
Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world.
Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality.
Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit.
Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters.
Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out.
Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them.
Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth.
Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution.
Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled.
Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains.
Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in.
Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him.
Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily.
Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was.
Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm.
Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern.
Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him.
Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away.
Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border.
Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived.
Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up.
Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue.
Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time.
Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope?
Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair.
Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did.
Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way.
Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized.
Later, in the public security office, I didn't talk much either, even when they were tying me up. So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us.
Lazy little beast!'
Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard.
Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her.
Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her.
Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.'
Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in.
Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it.
Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.'
Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?'
Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in.
Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry.
Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er!
Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du!
Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du! You pricks!
Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du! You pricks! You are ganging up on me!
Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du! You pricks! You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father.
Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du! You pricks! You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!"
Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du! You pricks! You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape.
Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang.
Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy.
Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable.
Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy.
Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy.
Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me.
Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry.
Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform.
Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute.
Le Du!
Le Du! You pricks!
Le Du! You pricks! You are ganging up on me!
Le Du! You pricks! You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father.
Le Du! You pricks! You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!"
Le Du! You pricks! You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape.
Le Du! You pricks! You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back.
Le Du! You pricks! You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo?
Le Du! You pricks! You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!"
Le Long began to get angry.
Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er!
Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du!
Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du! You pricks!
Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du! You pricks! You are ganging up on me!
Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du! You pricks! You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father.
Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du! You pricks! You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!"
Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du! You pricks! You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape.
Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du! You pricks! You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back.
Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!"
Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit!
Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod.
Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?"
Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself.
Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway.
Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste.
Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault.
Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long.
Leave them out.
Leave them out. She said, What?
Leave them out. She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy?
Leave them out. She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course.
Leave them out. She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course. But let's not rush.
Leave them out. She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course. But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer.
Leave them out. She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course. But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened.
Leave them out. She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course. But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good.
Leave them out. She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course. But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard!
Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere.
Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life.
Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds.
Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident.
Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo.
Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students.
Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth.
Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment.
Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness?
Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded.
Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!"
Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!"
Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!"
Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist.
Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!"
Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly.
Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless.
Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed.
Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window.
Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was.
Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden.
Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her.
Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound.
Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window.
Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features.
Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself,
Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man!
Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine.
Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water.
Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night.
Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?"
Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room.
Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette.
Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity.
Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said.
Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh.
Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs.
Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better.
Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days.
Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them.
Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding.
Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try.
Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her.
Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first.
Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was.
Let me stay a little longer!'
Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time.
Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch.
Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.'
Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel.
Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly.
Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way.
Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?'
Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng.
Let me take a look!
Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath.
Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early.
Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water.
Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door.
Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things?
Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers!
Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting!
Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while.
Let me take the mirror with me . . .!'
Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered.
Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move.
Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen.
Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief.
Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames.
Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front?
Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real!
Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?'
Let the cross I bear be even heavier.
Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross.
Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars.
Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven.
Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X.
Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women.
Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths.
Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor.
Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames.
Let them hang down to here in a few years.
Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach.
Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping.
Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing.
Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me.
Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they?
Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop?
Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop? She said, You bet they did.
Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop? She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell.
Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!'
Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed.
Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie!
Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them!
Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!'
Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently.
Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment.
Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses.
Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers!
Let us try to explain it.
Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls.
Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai.
Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings.
Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed.
Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory.
Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan.
Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother.
Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence.
Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma.
Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share.
Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu.
Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?'
Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson.
Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"?
Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know.
Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.'
Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes.
Let's get something to eat.'
Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet.
Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?'
Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?' Granddad mumbled.
Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?' Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?'
Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?' Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky.
Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?' Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses.
Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?' Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground.
Let's get something to eat.' Father pulled Granddad to his feet. 'Where?' Granddad mumbled. 'Where can we go?' So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes.
Let's go see the men.'
Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels.
Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint.
Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces.
Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them.
Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood.
Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest.
Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open.
Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest.
Let's go up to the mountain.
Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain.
Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her.
Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets.
Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world.
Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open.
Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause.
Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain.
Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything.
Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it.
Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.'
Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?'
Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes.
Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes. Why?'
Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes. Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.'
Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes. Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li.
Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes. Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?'
Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes. Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li.
Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'"
Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language.
Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade?
Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across."
Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying.
Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out.
Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?"
Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?"
Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?" Da Shi asked.
Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over.
Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all."
Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits.
Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve.
Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch.
Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal.
Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening.
Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked.
Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood.
Let's talk a little more.
Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too.
Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her.
Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air.
Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely.
Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely.
Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch.
Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go.
Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body.
Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster.
Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done.
Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner.
Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy.
Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption.
Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded.
Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see.
Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao.
Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?'
Lights from fires in the village curled like foxtails, as occasional pops, like the crackling of dry wood, momentarily filled the air with a charred odour that merged with the stifling stench of blood.
Lights from fires in the village curled like foxtails, as occasional pops, like the crackling of dry wood, momentarily filled the air with a charred odour that merged with the stifling stench of blood. The wound on Granddad's arm had turned worse, the scabs cracking and releasing a rotting, oozing mixture of dark blood and white pus.
Lights from fires in the village curled like foxtails, as occasional pops, like the crackling of dry wood, momentarily filled the air with a charred odour that merged with the stifling stench of blood. The wound on Granddad's arm had turned worse, the scabs cracking and releasing a rotting, oozing mixture of dark blood and white pus. He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound.
Lights from fires in the village curled like foxtails, as occasional pops, like the crackling of dry wood, momentarily filled the air with a charred odour that merged with the stifling stench of blood. The wound on Granddad's arm had turned worse, the scabs cracking and releasing a rotting, oozing mixture of dark blood and white pus. He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound. Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables.
Lights from fires in the village curled like foxtails, as occasional pops, like the crackling of dry wood, momentarily filled the air with a charred odour that merged with the stifling stench of blood. The wound on Granddad's arm had turned worse, the scabs cracking and releasing a rotting, oozing mixture of dark blood and white pus. He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound. Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables. Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it.
Lights from fires in the village curled like foxtails, as occasional pops, like the crackling of dry wood, momentarily filled the air with a charred odour that merged with the stifling stench of blood. The wound on Granddad's arm had turned worse, the scabs cracking and releasing a rotting, oozing mixture of dark blood and white pus. He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound. Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables. Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound.
Lights from fires in the village curled like foxtails, as occasional pops, like the crackling of dry wood, momentarily filled the air with a charred odour that merged with the stifling stench of blood. The wound on Granddad's arm had turned worse, the scabs cracking and releasing a rotting, oozing mixture of dark blood and white pus. He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound. Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables. Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?'
Lights from fires in the village curled like foxtails, as occasional pops, like the crackling of dry wood, momentarily filled the air with a charred odour that merged with the stifling stench of blood. The wound on Granddad's arm had turned worse, the scabs cracking and releasing a rotting, oozing mixture of dark blood and white pus. He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound. Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables. Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment.
Lights from fires in the village curled like foxtails, as occasional pops, like the crackling of dry wood, momentarily filled the air with a charred odour that merged with the stifling stench of blood. The wound on Granddad's arm had turned worse, the scabs cracking and releasing a rotting, oozing mixture of dark blood and white pus. He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound. Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables. Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?'
Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life.
Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces.
Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed.
Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely.
Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said.
Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.'
Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy.
Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here.
Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.'
Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant.
Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew.
Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later.
Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now?
Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?"
Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..."
Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere.
Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither."
Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era.
Like Wang, the other six did not look like gaming enthusiasts.
Like Wang, the other six did not look like gaming enthusiasts. Only two were relatively young.
Like Wang, the other six did not look like gaming enthusiasts. Only two were relatively young. Another three, including a woman, were middle-aged.
Like Wang, the other six did not look like gaming enthusiasts. Only two were relatively young. Another three, including a woman, were middle-aged. There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies.
Like Wang, the other six did not look like gaming enthusiasts. Only two were relatively young. Another three, including a woman, were middle-aged. There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies. Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong.
Like Wang, the other six did not look like gaming enthusiasts. Only two were relatively young. Another three, including a woman, were middle-aged. There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies. Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong. The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants.
Like Wang, the other six did not look like gaming enthusiasts. Only two were relatively young. Another three, including a woman, were middle-aged. There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies. Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong. The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily.
Like Wang, the other six did not look like gaming enthusiasts. Only two were relatively young. Another three, including a woman, were middle-aged. There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies. Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong. The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions.
Like Wang, the other six did not look like gaming enthusiasts. Only two were relatively young. Another three, including a woman, were middle-aged. There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies. Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong. The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls.
Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution.
Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist.
Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf....
Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed.
Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold.
Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in.
Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in. She stood there for a while, silent.
Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in. She stood there for a while, silent. Then she turned and walked away.
Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in. She stood there for a while, silent. Then she turned and walked away. She could no longer feel grief.
Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree.
Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web.
Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable.
Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests.
Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits.
Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions.
Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern.
Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop.
Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle.
Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds.
Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual.
Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing.
Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng.
Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test.
Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test.
Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him.
Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice.
Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line.
Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below.
Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away.
Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence.
Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken.
Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood.
Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage.
Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter.
Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage.
Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went.
Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency.
Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance.
Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides.
Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open.
Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness.
Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise.
Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think.
Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance.
Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn.
Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors.
Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village.
Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings.
Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng.
Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp.
Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework.
Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other.
Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her.
Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal.
Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board.
Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?'
Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand.
Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said.
Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.'
Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study.
Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer.
Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature.
Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study. The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals.
Like that UN official said, he is a demon!
Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed.
Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better.
Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was.
Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back.
Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass."
Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither.
Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened.
Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was. Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened.
Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made.
Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses.
Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history.
Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites.
Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic.
Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail.
Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace.
Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with.
Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping.
Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed.
Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it".
Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it.
Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.'
Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy.
Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain".
Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.'
Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness.
Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper.
Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks.
Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time.
Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away.
Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development.
Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate.
Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip.
Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip.
Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip.
Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip.
Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood.
Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you.
Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears.
Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel.
Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind:
Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman.
Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that.
Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this.
Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles.
Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern.
Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop.
Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle.
Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor.
Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered.
Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips.
Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend.
Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions.
Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events.
Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites.
Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic.
Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail.
Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace.
Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with.
Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping.
Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river.
Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets.
Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious.
Lin, I fooled you?
Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery.
Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically.
Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart.
Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid."
Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more.
Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart.
Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself.
Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant....
Lin, you truly are too smart.
Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself.
Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant....
Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them.
Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream.
Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book....
Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents.
Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do.
Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai.
Listen to you: "Couthin!"
Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!"
Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !'
Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu.
Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit.
Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.'
Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun.
Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault.
Listen to you: "Couthin!" "Couthin!" Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe.
Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth.
Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up.
Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him.
Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time.
Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.'
Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan.
Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers.
Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!'
Listening to Whiskers now, Trinket could not help absorbing a little of his enthusiasm, to the extent that he now stopped thinking of rude things to say about this paragon who seemed so conscious of his own worth. Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'.
Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest.
Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house.
Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life.
Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society.
Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality.
Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years.
Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma.
Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit.
Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit. He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly.
Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle.
Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said.
Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it.
Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it.
Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is.
Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?'
Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins.
Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place.
Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot.
Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes.
Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true.
Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.'
Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns.
Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper.
Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.'
Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again.
Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then?
Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off.
Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang.
Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province.
Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life.
Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces.
Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed.
Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely.
Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said.
Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.'
Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy.
Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe....
Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door.
Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind.
Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats.
Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them.
Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most.
Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms.
Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot.
Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor.
Long ago, when the goddess Nǚ-wa was repairing the sky, she melted down a great quantity of rock and, on the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains, moulded the amalgam into thirty-six thousand, five hundred and one large building blocks, each measuring seventy-two feet by a hundred and forty-four feet square.
Long ago, when the goddess Nǚ-wa was repairing the sky, she melted down a great quantity of rock and, on the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains, moulded the amalgam into thirty-six thousand, five hundred and one large building blocks, each measuring seventy-two feet by a hundred and forty-four feet square. She used thirty-six thousand five hundred of these blocks in the course of her building operations, leaving a single odd block unused, which lay, all on its own, at the foot of Greensickness Peak in the aforementioned mountains.
Long ago, when the goddess Nǚ-wa was repairing the sky, she melted down a great quantity of rock and, on the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains, moulded the amalgam into thirty-six thousand, five hundred and one large building blocks, each measuring seventy-two feet by a hundred and forty-four feet square. She used thirty-six thousand five hundred of these blocks in the course of her building operations, leaving a single odd block unused, which lay, all on its own, at the foot of Greensickness Peak in the aforementioned mountains. Now this block of stone, having undergone the melting and moulding of a goddess, possessed magic powers.
Long ago, when the goddess Nǚ-wa was repairing the sky, she melted down a great quantity of rock and, on the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains, moulded the amalgam into thirty-six thousand, five hundred and one large building blocks, each measuring seventy-two feet by a hundred and forty-four feet square. She used thirty-six thousand five hundred of these blocks in the course of her building operations, leaving a single odd block unused, which lay, all on its own, at the foot of Greensickness Peak in the aforementioned mountains. Now this block of stone, having undergone the melting and moulding of a goddess, possessed magic powers. It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted.
Long ago, when the goddess Nǚ-wa was repairing the sky, she melted down a great quantity of rock and, on the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains, moulded the amalgam into thirty-six thousand, five hundred and one large building blocks, each measuring seventy-two feet by a hundred and forty-four feet square. She used thirty-six thousand five hundred of these blocks in the course of her building operations, leaving a single odd block unused, which lay, all on its own, at the foot of Greensickness Peak in the aforementioned mountains. Now this block of stone, having undergone the melting and moulding of a goddess, possessed magic powers. It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted. Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation.
Long ago, when the goddess Nǚ-wa was repairing the sky, she melted down a great quantity of rock and, on the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains, moulded the amalgam into thirty-six thousand, five hundred and one large building blocks, each measuring seventy-two feet by a hundred and forty-four feet square. She used thirty-six thousand five hundred of these blocks in the course of her building operations, leaving a single odd block unused, which lay, all on its own, at the foot of Greensickness Peak in the aforementioned mountains. Now this block of stone, having undergone the melting and moulding of a goddess, possessed magic powers. It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted. Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation. One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance.
Long ago, when the goddess Nǚ-wa was repairing the sky, she melted down a great quantity of rock and, on the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains, moulded the amalgam into thirty-six thousand, five hundred and one large building blocks, each measuring seventy-two feet by a hundred and forty-four feet square. She used thirty-six thousand five hundred of these blocks in the course of her building operations, leaving a single odd block unused, which lay, all on its own, at the foot of Greensickness Peak in the aforementioned mountains. Now this block of stone, having undergone the melting and moulding of a goddess, possessed magic powers. It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted. Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation. One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk.
Long ago, when the goddess Nǚ-wa was repairing the sky, she melted down a great quantity of rock and, on the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains, moulded the amalgam into thirty-six thousand, five hundred and one large building blocks, each measuring seventy-two feet by a hundred and forty-four feet square. She used thirty-six thousand five hundred of these blocks in the course of her building operations, leaving a single odd block unused, which lay, all on its own, at the foot of Greensickness Peak in the aforementioned mountains. Now this block of stone, having undergone the melting and moulding of a goddess, possessed magic powers. It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted. Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation. One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties!
Long ago, when the goddess Nǚ-wa was repairing the sky, she melted down a great quantity of rock and, on the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains, moulded the amalgam into thirty-six thousand, five hundred and one large building blocks, each measuring seventy-two feet by a hundred and forty-four feet square. She used thirty-six thousand five hundred of these blocks in the course of her building operations, leaving a single odd block unused, which lay, all on its own, at the foot of Greensickness Peak in the aforementioned mountains. Now this block of stone, having undergone the melting and moulding of a goddess, possessed magic powers. It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted. Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation. One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you.
Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men.
Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane.
Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple.
Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum.
Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood.
Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person.
Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry.
Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one.
Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian.
Longtang
Longtang LOOKED DOWN UPON from the highest point in the city, Shanghai's longtang—her vast neighborhoods inside enclosed alleys—are a magnificent sight.
Longtang LOOKED DOWN UPON from the highest point in the city, Shanghai's longtang—her vast neighborhoods inside enclosed alleys—are a magnificent sight. The longtang are the backdrop of this city.
Longtang LOOKED DOWN UPON from the highest point in the city, Shanghai's longtang—her vast neighborhoods inside enclosed alleys—are a magnificent sight. The longtang are the backdrop of this city. Streets and buildings emerge around them in a series of dots and lines, like the subtle brushstrokes that bring life to the empty expanses of white paper in a traditional Chinese landscape painting.
Longtang LOOKED DOWN UPON from the highest point in the city, Shanghai's longtang—her vast neighborhoods inside enclosed alleys—are a magnificent sight. The longtang are the backdrop of this city. Streets and buildings emerge around them in a series of dots and lines, like the subtle brushstrokes that bring life to the empty expanses of white paper in a traditional Chinese landscape painting. As day turns into night and the city lights up, these dots and lines begin to glimmer.
Longtang LOOKED DOWN UPON from the highest point in the city, Shanghai's longtang—her vast neighborhoods inside enclosed alleys—are a magnificent sight. The longtang are the backdrop of this city. Streets and buildings emerge around them in a series of dots and lines, like the subtle brushstrokes that bring life to the empty expanses of white paper in a traditional Chinese landscape painting. As day turns into night and the city lights up, these dots and lines begin to glimmer. However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai.
Longtang LOOKED DOWN UPON from the highest point in the city, Shanghai's longtang—her vast neighborhoods inside enclosed alleys—are a magnificent sight. The longtang are the backdrop of this city. Streets and buildings emerge around them in a series of dots and lines, like the subtle brushstrokes that bring life to the empty expanses of white paper in a traditional Chinese landscape painting. As day turns into night and the city lights up, these dots and lines begin to glimmer. However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai. The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines.
Longtang LOOKED DOWN UPON from the highest point in the city, Shanghai's longtang—her vast neighborhoods inside enclosed alleys—are a magnificent sight. The longtang are the backdrop of this city. Streets and buildings emerge around them in a series of dots and lines, like the subtle brushstrokes that bring life to the empty expanses of white paper in a traditional Chinese landscape painting. As day turns into night and the city lights up, these dots and lines begin to glimmer. However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai. The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines. It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs.
Longtang LOOKED DOWN UPON from the highest point in the city, Shanghai's longtang—her vast neighborhoods inside enclosed alleys—are a magnificent sight. The longtang are the backdrop of this city. Streets and buildings emerge around them in a series of dots and lines, like the subtle brushstrokes that bring life to the empty expanses of white paper in a traditional Chinese landscape painting. As day turns into night and the city lights up, these dots and lines begin to glimmer. However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai. The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines. It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom.
Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book....
Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents.
Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do.
Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai.
Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour.
Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence.
Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher.
Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection.
Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie.
Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind.
Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...'
Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily.
Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber.
Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him.
Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.'
Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked:
Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin!
Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.'
Looking into the mirror, she noted Madame Yan's face, on which was a mixture of astonishment and envy.
Looking into the mirror, she noted Madame Yan's face, on which was a mixture of astonishment and envy. As the stylist gave her hair a last-minute adjustment with a hand blower, the expression on Wang Qiyao's face, turning slightly to avoid the hot air with just a soupçon of the spoiled child, belonged to yesteryear.
Looking straight into those tortured eyes, he said, 'Our hero, the "potato picker", then raised his fist and drove it with a loud crack into the old man's face, sending him crumpling to the ground, face up.
Looking straight into those tortured eyes, he said, 'Our hero, the "potato picker", then raised his fist and drove it with a loud crack into the old man's face, sending him crumpling to the ground, face up. Granddad walked up and kicked him in the face, hard.
Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above.
Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky.
Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires.
Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend.
Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship.
Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job.
Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude.
Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans.
Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression.
Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates.
Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day.
Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face.
Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere.
Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys.
Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors.
Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night.
Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip.
Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base.
Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead.
Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay.
Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while.
Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses.
Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.'
Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes.
Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again.
Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away.
Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!'
Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined.
Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day.
Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name.
Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither."
Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake.
Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before.
Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no.
Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said.
Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?"
Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street.
Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam.
Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern.
Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed.
Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom.
Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay.
Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself.
Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment.
Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night?
Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched.
Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window.
Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me.
Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me.
Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else.
Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me.
Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't.
Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me.
Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me. Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible.
Lü Liuliang looked angry.
Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said.
Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!'
Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face.
Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves.
Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything.
Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi.
Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair.
Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.'
Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces.
Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed.
Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely.
Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said.
Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.'
Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy.
Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here.
Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.'
Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.' As he ushered them into the study, he gave an order to the boy. 'Baozhong, tell your mother that Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu are here. Ask her to slice a couple of platefuls of that goat's meat pate to go with our wine.' In a minute or two the boy came in again, accompanied by his younger brother.
Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door.
Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said.
Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.'
Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession.
Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang.
Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi.
Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet:
Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere.
Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet: The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said.
Lü nodded: 'I heard somewhere that a member of the Zhuang family of Huzhou paid one of Chancellor Zhu's heirs a thousand taels of silver for the manuscript and published it under his own name— never dreaming, of course, that it would lead to such terrible consequences.'
Lü nodded: 'I heard somewhere that a member of the Zhuang family of Huzhou paid one of Chancellor Zhu's heirs a thousand taels of silver for the manuscript and published it under his own name— never dreaming, of course, that it would lead to such terrible consequences.' Gu went on to tell him the whole story.
Lü sighed.
Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said.
Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is.
Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription.
Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago.
Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?'
Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely.
Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it.
Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu.
Lü suddenly understood.
Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold.
Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape.
Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose.
Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it.
Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it.
Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then.
Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.'
Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain.
Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends.
Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions.
Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued.
Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine.
Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second.
Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it.
Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away.
Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance.
Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering.
Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots.
Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day.
Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked.
Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side.
Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests.
Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other.
Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted.
Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends.
Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions.
Madame Yan decided they could be friends.
Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her.
Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price.
Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden.
Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house.
Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens.
Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants.
Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39.
Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor.
Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation.
Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk.
Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own.
Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms.
Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate.
Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank.
Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity.
Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud.
Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them.
Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again.
Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around.
Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread!
Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games."
Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly.
Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger....
Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?"
Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh.
Madame Yan grew suspicious, but was forced to keep her thoughts to herself; instead she casually suggested that they all get together again. "It's a pity that Sasha's no longer around. He must be off in Siberia eating his Russian bread! But that's okay, you can bring along that new friend of yours and we'll have a foursome for our mahjong games." She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye.
Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other.
Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted.
Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends.
Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions.
Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued.
Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine.
Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second.
Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it.
Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away.
Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng.
Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold.
Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through.
Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend.
Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was.
Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant.
Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan.
Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth.
Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory.
Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to.
Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma."
Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking.
Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course.
Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt.
Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited.
Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away.
Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood.
Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way.
Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house.
Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool.
Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist.
Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like.
Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof.
Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds.
Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback.
Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past.
Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends.
Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan.
Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill.
Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang.
Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip.
Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up.
Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation.
Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk.
Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own.
Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms.
Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend.
Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was.
Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant.
Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan.
Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth.
Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory.
Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades.
Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened.
Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence.
Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk.
Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own.
Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms.
Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate.
Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank.
Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity.
Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud.
Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them.
Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women.
Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth.
Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao.
Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty.
Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty. Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm.
Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty. Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm. The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist.
Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty. Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm. The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist. The routines of washing, cutting, rolling, perming, drying, and setting had long been imprinted on her mind.
Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty. Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm. The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist. The routines of washing, cutting, rolling, perming, drying, and setting had long been imprinted on her mind. She felt like she had been there just the day before, surrounded by faces she knew.
Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty. Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm. The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist. The routines of washing, cutting, rolling, perming, drying, and setting had long been imprinted on her mind. She felt like she had been there just the day before, surrounded by faces she knew. When the process was completed, the old Wang Qiyao emerged in the mirror—the intervening three years seemed to have been snipped off along with her split ends.
Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty. Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm. The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist. The routines of washing, cutting, rolling, perming, drying, and setting had long been imprinted on her mind. She felt like she had been there just the day before, surrounded by faces she knew. When the process was completed, the old Wang Qiyao emerged in the mirror—the intervening three years seemed to have been snipped off along with her split ends. Looking into the mirror, she noted Madame Yan's face, on which was a mixture of astonishment and envy.
Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core.
Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made.
Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses.
Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history.
Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites.
Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic.
Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail.
Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace.
Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with.
Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground.
Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards.
Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause.
Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest.
Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction.
Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall.
Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand.
Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this.
Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.'
Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last.
Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform.
Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy.
Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation.
Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity.
Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun.
Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries.
Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human.
Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization.
Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society.
Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together.
Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to.
Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?'
Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly.
Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then.
Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.'
Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes.
Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to. What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said.
Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents.
Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died.
Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child.
Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health.
Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help.
Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them.
Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine.
Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit.
Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters.
Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness:
Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives.
Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued.
Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown.
Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times.
Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage.
Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault.
Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution.
Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals.
Many people would read my confessions.
Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad.
Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above.
Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution.
Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions.
Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them!
Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were.
Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days.
Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk.
Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years.
Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back.
Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films.
Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past.
Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour.
Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river.
Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it.
Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane.
Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons.
Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship.
Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem.
Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back?
Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back.
Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then.
Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground.
Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry.
Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot.
Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following:
May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!'
May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said.
May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change.
May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.'
May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic.
May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden.
May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate.
May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?'
May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him.
Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't.
Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed.
Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team.
Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope.
Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway.
Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left.
Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence.
Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic.
Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies.
Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself.
Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs.
Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest.
Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house.
Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life.
Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society.
Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality.
Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years.
Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma.
Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig.
Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive.
Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that?
Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big?
Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big? I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over.
Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big? I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over. I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky.
Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big? I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over. I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky. But apart from me, the only person I can think of who is worthy to eat a present like this is you.
Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big? I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over. I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky. But apart from me, the only person I can think of who is worthy to eat a present like this is you. That's why I came over specially to invite you.
Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big? I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over. I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky. But apart from me, the only person I can think of who is worthy to eat a present like this is you. That's why I came over specially to invite you. And we're lucky, because we've got a little chap who sings coming round as well.
Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle.
Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her.
Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods.
Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all.
Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people.
Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them.
Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog.
Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable.
Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was.
Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first."
Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve.
Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets.
Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached."
Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts.
Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal.
Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline."
Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult.
Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it.
Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach.
Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping.
Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing.
Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me.
Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they?
Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop?
Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop? She said, You bet they did.
Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop? She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell.
Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop? She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop?
Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective.
Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients.
Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg.
Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies.
Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife.
Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.'
Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's.
Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him.
Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.'
Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.'
Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing.
Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well?
Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued.
Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful.
Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem.
Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you.
Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity.
Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.'
Melilot shook her head sympathetically.
Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said.
Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times.
Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example.
Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades.
Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out?
Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out.
Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else.
Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times. Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all.
Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet.
Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret.
Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days.
Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze!
Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears.
Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu.
Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!'
Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü.
Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem.
Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this.
Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard.
Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway.
Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her.
Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question.
Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you.
Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master.
Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble.
Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble. I deserve to be hung.'
Misty advised me not to let on that I knew.
Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl.
Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did.
Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.'
Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach.
Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly.
Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life.
Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not.
Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?'
Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth.
Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared.
Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat.
Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting.
Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet.
Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds.
Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade.
Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously.
Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth.
More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin.
More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily.
More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth.
More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax.
More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all.
More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin.
More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything.
More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new.
More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file.
More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party.
More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about.
More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music.
More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony.
More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains.
More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk.
More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed.
More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her.
More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age.
More than a dozen years ago, on that rainy afternoon, she had stood alone here as well, gazing at her dead father.
More than a dozen years ago, on that rainy afternoon, she had stood alone here as well, gazing at her dead father. The old Red Guard's final remark echoed endlessly in her mind....
More than a dozen years ago, on that rainy afternoon, she had stood alone here as well, gazing at her dead father. The old Red Guard's final remark echoed endlessly in her mind.... The setting sun cast a long shadow from Ye's slender figure.
More than a dozen years ago, on that rainy afternoon, she had stood alone here as well, gazing at her dead father. The old Red Guard's final remark echoed endlessly in her mind.... The setting sun cast a long shadow from Ye's slender figure. The small sliver of hope for society that had emerged in her soul had evaporated like a drop of dew in the sun.
More than a dozen years ago, on that rainy afternoon, she had stood alone here as well, gazing at her dead father. The old Red Guard's final remark echoed endlessly in her mind.... The setting sun cast a long shadow from Ye's slender figure. The small sliver of hope for society that had emerged in her soul had evaporated like a drop of dew in the sun. Her tiny sense of doubt about her supreme act of betrayal had also disappeared without a trace.
More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult.
More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed.
More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it.
More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by.
More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth.
More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao.
More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty.
More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty. Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm.
More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty. Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm. The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist.
More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard.
More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army.
More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am.
More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you."
More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!"
More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table.
More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters.
More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is."
More than thirty years ago, my reconnaissance squad managed to sneak dozens of kilometers behind Vietnamese lines and capture a hydroelectric station under heavy guard. We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman,"
Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones.
Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold.
Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up.
Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him.
Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen.
Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru.
Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated.
Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler.
Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat.
Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes.
Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes. Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles.
Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes. Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles. Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun.
Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes. Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles. Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood.
Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes. Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles. Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes.
Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes. Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles. Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity.
Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes. Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles. Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood.
Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes. Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles. Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane.
Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes. Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles. Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony.
Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves.
Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil.
Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit."
Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment.
Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this.
Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains.
Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains.
Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated.
Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May.
Most memorable to Ye were the evenings.
Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng.
Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp.
Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework.
Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other.
Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her.
Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal.
Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them.
Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room.
Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill.
Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang.
Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip.
Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up.
Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation.
Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk.
Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own.
Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms.
Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate.
Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained.
Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body.
Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice.
Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything.
Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain.
Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967.
Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning.
Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate.
Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal.
Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere.
Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room.
Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her.
Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun.
Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe....
Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door.
Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind.
Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats.
Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them.
Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much.
Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here."
Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects.
Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay.
Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest.
Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone.
Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant.
Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen.
Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone.
Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . .
Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs.
Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart.
Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren.
Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four.
Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River.
Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought.
Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart.
Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air.
Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while.
Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .'
Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol.
Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall.
Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap.
Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields.
Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre.
Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks.
Mother was bleeding so much I kept packing earth on the wounds, but that only stopped it for a while. If I'd known to add some white sorghum powder and gunpowder, everything would have been fine. . . .' All the while Father was rambling, Granddad was loading his pistol. Japanese mortar fire raised puffs of hot yellow smoke all up and down the village wall. Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth.
Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles.
Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up.
Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!'
Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted.
Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them.
Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill.
Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs.
Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently.
Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground.
Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number.
Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number. When the tune changed, someone else invited Wang Qiyao to dance.
Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number. When the tune changed, someone else invited Wang Qiyao to dance. During the next number, they each danced with their respective partners but their eyes occasionally met, whereupon they exchanged a knowing smile, lit up with the joy of this chance meeting.
Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number. When the tune changed, someone else invited Wang Qiyao to dance. During the next number, they each danced with their respective partners but their eyes occasionally met, whereupon they exchanged a knowing smile, lit up with the joy of this chance meeting. The party took place on the evening of National Day and fireworks were being set off from one of the balconies.
Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number. When the tune changed, someone else invited Wang Qiyao to dance. During the next number, they each danced with their respective partners but their eyes occasionally met, whereupon they exchanged a knowing smile, lit up with the joy of this chance meeting. The party took place on the evening of National Day and fireworks were being set off from one of the balconies. A single rocket shot up into the darkness and slowly unfurled its fiery petals in the night sky before breaking up into a stream of falling stars, which vanished slowly, leaving a faint white shadow in the sky.
Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number. When the tune changed, someone else invited Wang Qiyao to dance. During the next number, they each danced with their respective partners but their eyes occasionally met, whereupon they exchanged a knowing smile, lit up with the joy of this chance meeting. The party took place on the evening of National Day and fireworks were being set off from one of the balconies. A single rocket shot up into the darkness and slowly unfurled its fiery petals in the night sky before breaking up into a stream of falling stars, which vanished slowly, leaving a faint white shadow in the sky. It was some time before the last of the light was absorbed into the blackness.
Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind.
Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates.
Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day.
Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face.
Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere.
Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys.
Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors.
Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night.
Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip.
Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard.
Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan.
Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House.
Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard.
Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement.
Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.'
Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker.
Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now.
Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously.
Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you."
Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say.
Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile.
Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng.
Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend.
Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does.
Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times.
Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me.
Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay."
Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?"
Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid.
Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead?
Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left?
Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?"
Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent.
Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence.
Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued.
Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . .
Mr. Cheng asked.
Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained.
Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face.
Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him.
Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner.
Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave.
Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock.
Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights.
Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home.
Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left.
Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him.
Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine.
Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water.
Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night.
Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?"
Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room.
Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette.
Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity.
Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity.
Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said.
Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh.
Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table.
Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa."
Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said.
Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy."
Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ."
Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed.
Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer.
Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her.
Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him.
Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration.
Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over.
Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all."
Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits.
Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve.
Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch.
Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it.
Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away.
Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance.
Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering.
Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up.
Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy.
Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you."
Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths.
Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng.
Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao.
Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her.
Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter.
Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me."
Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me." Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more.
Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me." Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more. Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return.
Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me." Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more. Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return. She waited several days, but in the end it was Jiang Lili who came to visit.
Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me." Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more. Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return. She waited several days, but in the end it was Jiang Lili who came to visit. She had come straight from work in Yangshupu and had had to transfer several times on the bus.
Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me." Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more. Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return. She waited several days, but in the end it was Jiang Lili who came to visit. She had come straight from work in Yangshupu and had had to transfer several times on the bus. By the time she got there, her hair was disheveled, her shoes were covered with dust, and she was quite hoarse.
Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence.
Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up.
Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes.
Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap."
Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?"
Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid.
Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead?
Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left?
Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?"
Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious.
Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking."
Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly.
Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead.
Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge.
Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch.
Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late.
Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her.
Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes.
Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman.
Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead.
Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter.
Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation.
Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie.
Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her."
Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos.
Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao.
Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up.
Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries.
Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ."
Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands.
Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up.
Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say.
Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard.
Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers.
Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence.
Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist.
Mr. Cheng hurried out to call a pedicab, came back in to help her downstairs, and then rushed them off to the hospital.
Mr. Cheng hurried out to call a pedicab, came back in to help her downstairs, and then rushed them off to the hospital. Having arrived at the hospital, she seemed to improve, and Mr. Cheng went out to get something for their dinner.
Mr. Cheng hurried out to call a pedicab, came back in to help her downstairs, and then rushed them off to the hospital. Having arrived at the hospital, she seemed to improve, and Mr. Cheng went out to get something for their dinner. By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room.
Mr. Cheng hurried out to call a pedicab, came back in to help her downstairs, and then rushed them off to the hospital. Having arrived at the hospital, she seemed to improve, and Mr. Cheng went out to get something for their dinner. By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room. It was a baby girl.
Mr. Cheng hurried out to call a pedicab, came back in to help her downstairs, and then rushed them off to the hospital. Having arrived at the hospital, she seemed to improve, and Mr. Cheng went out to get something for their dinner. By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room. It was a baby girl. She was born at eight o'clock.
Mr. Cheng hurried out to call a pedicab, came back in to help her downstairs, and then rushed them off to the hospital. Having arrived at the hospital, she seemed to improve, and Mr. Cheng went out to get something for their dinner. By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room. It was a baby girl. She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair.
Mr. Cheng hurried out to call a pedicab, came back in to help her downstairs, and then rushed them off to the hospital. Having arrived at the hospital, she seemed to improve, and Mr. Cheng went out to get something for their dinner. By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room. It was a baby girl. She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like?
Mr. Cheng hurried out to call a pedicab, came back in to help her downstairs, and then rushed them off to the hospital. Having arrived at the hospital, she seemed to improve, and Mr. Cheng went out to get something for their dinner. By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room. It was a baby girl. She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang.
Mr. Cheng hurried out to call a pedicab, came back in to help her downstairs, and then rushed them off to the hospital. Having arrived at the hospital, she seemed to improve, and Mr. Cheng went out to get something for their dinner. By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room. It was a baby girl. She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries.
Mr. Cheng laughed again.
Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air.
Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts.
Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . .
Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step.
Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds.
Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'?
Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced."
Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years.
Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do."
Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?"
Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng.
Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else.
Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me."
Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish.
Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away.
Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move."
Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else. And if I were to take that step, you would not refuse me." Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again.
Mr. Cheng laughed.
Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about?
Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy."
Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer.
Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water.
Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name.
Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him.
Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?"
Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy." Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?"
Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent.
Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence.
Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued.
Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . .
Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that.
Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry."
Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say.
Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help.
Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to."
Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that.
Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull.
Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down.
Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper.
Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet.
Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought.
Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking.
Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted.
Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger.
Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her.
Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes.
Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth.
Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him.
Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white.
Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling.
Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love.
Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats.
Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili.
Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper.
Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet.
Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought.
Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking.
Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted.
Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger.
Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper.
Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside.
Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop.
Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood.
Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes.
Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!"
Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ."
Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?"
Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?" "Railroad engineering."
Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?" "Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling.
Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?" "Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!"
Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?" "Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it....
Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more.
Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more. Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return.
Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more. Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return. She waited several days, but in the end it was Jiang Lili who came to visit.
Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more. Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return. She waited several days, but in the end it was Jiang Lili who came to visit. She had come straight from work in Yangshupu and had had to transfer several times on the bus.
Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more. Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return. She waited several days, but in the end it was Jiang Lili who came to visit. She had come straight from work in Yangshupu and had had to transfer several times on the bus. By the time she got there, her hair was disheveled, her shoes were covered with dust, and she was quite hoarse.
Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more. Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return. She waited several days, but in the end it was Jiang Lili who came to visit. She had come straight from work in Yangshupu and had had to transfer several times on the bus. By the time she got there, her hair was disheveled, her shoes were covered with dust, and she was quite hoarse. She carried a netted bag stuffed with fruits, crackers, milk powder, and a barely used bed sheet.
Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more. Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return. She waited several days, but in the end it was Jiang Lili who came to visit. She had come straight from work in Yangshupu and had had to transfer several times on the bus. By the time she got there, her hair was disheveled, her shoes were covered with dust, and she was quite hoarse. She carried a netted bag stuffed with fruits, crackers, milk powder, and a barely used bed sheet. She emptied everything out onto the table before Wang Qiyao could stop her, and with several forceful motions, ripped the bed sheet into several small pieces to be used as diapers.
Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands.
Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up.
Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say.
Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard.
Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers.
Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence.
Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist.
Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity.
Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was.
Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart.
Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue.
Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated.
Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday."
Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first.
Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?"
Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly.
Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!"
Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?"
Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time.
Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him.
Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber.
Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather.
Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper.
Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her.
Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?"
Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun.
Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ."
Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again.
Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances.
Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted.
Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening.
Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left.
Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him.
Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine.
Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water.
Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night.
Mrs. Wang became even more incensed.
Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care!
Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing!
Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead!
Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!"
Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying.
Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on.
Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie.
Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ."
Mrs. Wang drew a long face.
Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners?
Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles?
Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him.
Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!"
Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears.
Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed.
Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care!
Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him. Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing!
Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face.
Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him.
Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner.
Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave.
Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock.
Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights.
Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home.
Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene.
Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared.
Mrs. Wang laughed coldly.
Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she?
Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know.
Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest?
Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?"
Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears.
Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you?
Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest?
Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family.
Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval.
Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice.
Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting.
Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other.
Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming.
Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded.
Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought.
Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby.
Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him.
Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck.
Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off.
Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects.
Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you!
Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that.
Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble."
Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun.
Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much.
Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun. Mother and daughter both fell silent for a time, until Ms. Wang wiped away her tears and murmured bleakly, "I see I've been worrying too much. Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here."
Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ."
Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands.
Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up.
Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say.
Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard.
Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers.
Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence.
Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist.
Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity.
Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant.
Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan.
Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth.
Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory.
Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades.
Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened.
Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence.
Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light.
Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed.
Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand.
Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late.
Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again.
Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh!
Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I?
Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?'
Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk.
Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!'
Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily.
Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields.
Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down.
Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him.
Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway.
Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland.
Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat.
Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear.
Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head.
Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain.
Mute was toting a rake with twenty-six metal tines, as were three other soldiers.
Mute was toting a rake with twenty-six metal tines, as were three other soldiers. Father still didn't know what an ambush was, and even if he had, he wouldn't have known why anyone would take four rakes to the event.
My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank.
My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud.
My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old."
My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!"
My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms.
My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners.
My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last.
My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes.
My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams.
My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud.
My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old."
My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!"
My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms.
My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners.
My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last.
My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes.
My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams.
My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all."
My brother . . . no sons . . .
My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . .
My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .'
My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump.
My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said.
My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back.
My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air.
My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground.
My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air. Granddad laid him back down on the ground. 'Elder brother,' Fang pleaded, 'put me out of my misery. . . .
My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene.
My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south.
My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot.
My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night.
My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while.
My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south.
My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off.
My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground.
My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep.
My father, a bandit's offspring who had passed his fifteenth birthday, was joining the forces of Commander Yu Zhan'ao, a man destined to become a legendary hero, to ambush a Japanese convoy on the Jiao-Ping highway.
My father, a bandit's offspring who had passed his fifteenth birthday, was joining the forces of Commander Yu Zhan'ao, a man destined to become a legendary hero, to ambush a Japanese convoy on the Jiao-Ping highway. Grandma, a padded jacket over her shoulders, saw them to the edge of the village.
My father, a bandit's offspring who had passed his fifteenth birthday, was joining the forces of Commander Yu Zhan'ao, a man destined to become a legendary hero, to ambush a Japanese convoy on the Jiao-Ping highway. Grandma, a padded jacket over her shoulders, saw them to the edge of the village. 'Stop here,' Commander Yu ordered her.
My father, a bandit's offspring who had passed his fifteenth birthday, was joining the forces of Commander Yu Zhan'ao, a man destined to become a legendary hero, to ambush a Japanese convoy on the Jiao-Ping highway. Grandma, a padded jacket over her shoulders, saw them to the edge of the village. 'Stop here,' Commander Yu ordered her. She stopped.
My father, a bandit's offspring who had passed his fifteenth birthday, was joining the forces of Commander Yu Zhan'ao, a man destined to become a legendary hero, to ambush a Japanese convoy on the Jiao-Ping highway. Grandma, a padded jacket over her shoulders, saw them to the edge of the village. 'Stop here,' Commander Yu ordered her. She stopped. 'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father.
My father, a bandit's offspring who had passed his fifteenth birthday, was joining the forces of Commander Yu Zhan'ao, a man destined to become a legendary hero, to ambush a Japanese convoy on the Jiao-Ping highway. Grandma, a padded jacket over her shoulders, saw them to the edge of the village. 'Stop here,' Commander Yu ordered her. She stopped. 'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father. The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him.
My father, a bandit's offspring who had passed his fifteenth birthday, was joining the forces of Commander Yu Zhan'ao, a man destined to become a legendary hero, to ambush a Japanese convoy on the Jiao-Ping highway. Grandma, a padded jacket over her shoulders, saw them to the edge of the village. 'Stop here,' Commander Yu ordered her. She stopped. 'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father. The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him. He shivered.
My father, a bandit's offspring who had passed his fifteenth birthday, was joining the forces of Commander Yu Zhan'ao, a man destined to become a legendary hero, to ambush a Japanese convoy on the Jiao-Ping highway. Grandma, a padded jacket over her shoulders, saw them to the edge of the village. 'Stop here,' Commander Yu ordered her. She stopped. 'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father. The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him. He shivered. His stomach growled.
My father, a bandit's offspring who had passed his fifteenth birthday, was joining the forces of Commander Yu Zhan'ao, a man destined to become a legendary hero, to ambush a Japanese convoy on the Jiao-Ping highway. Grandma, a padded jacket over her shoulders, saw them to the edge of the village. 'Stop here,' Commander Yu ordered her. She stopped. 'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father. The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him. He shivered. His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.'
My friend is really erudite.
My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were.
My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator.
My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions.
My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad.
My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above.
My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution.
My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions.
My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them!
My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women.
My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task.
My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me.
My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them.
My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team.
My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin.
My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now.
My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations:
My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me;
My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it?
My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence.
My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view.
My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind.
My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue.
My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.'
My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse?
My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part.
My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse? All the romances ever written have an artificial period setting—Han or Tang for the most part. In refusing to make use of that stale old convention and telling my Story of the Stone exactly as it occurred, it seems to me that, far from depriving it of anything, I have given it a freshness these other books do not have.
My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever.
My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday.
My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky.
My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body.
My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time.
My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen.
My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly.
My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field.
My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other.
My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake.
My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor.
My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods.
My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her.
My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her.
My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy.
My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving.
My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet.
My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time.
My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task.
My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me.
My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them.
My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team.
My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin.
My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now.
My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations:
My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me;
My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister;
My real name is Chen Yonghua.'
My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket.
My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.'
My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence.
My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other.
My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly.
My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this.
My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.'
My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket.
My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place.
My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it.
My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl.
My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while.
My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money.
My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang.
My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy.
My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable.
My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money. Le Du went to the fifteenth team and told Chen Qingyang. She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy.
My surname is Chen.
My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already.
My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake.
My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name.
My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.'
My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket.
My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.'
My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence.
My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.' The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other.
Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in.
Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it.
Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.'
Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?'
Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes.
Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes. Why?'
Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes. Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.'
Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes. Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li.
Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes. Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?'
Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently.
Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment.
Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses.
Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers!
Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day.
Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself.
Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that?
Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you.
Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room.
Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity.
Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was.
Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears.
Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman.
Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead.
Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter.
Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation.
Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie.
Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her."
Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay.
Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest.
Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone.
Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant.
Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen.
Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone.
Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him.
Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that.
Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull.
Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday.
Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts.
Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks.
Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop.
Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here.
Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion.
Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys.
Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west.
Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color.
Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer.
Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water.
Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name.
Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him.
Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?"
Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?"
Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!"
Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ."
Neither of them spoke and gradually the moonlight shifted a bit closer. Bathed in the moonlight, Mr. Cheng had the sensation that he was lying in water. Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng.
Never mind all that other nonsense!
Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.'
Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly.
Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes!
Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more.
Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize.
Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it.
Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't.
Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me.
Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.'
Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room.
Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply.
Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is.
Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.'
Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile.
Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.'
Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him.
Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance.
Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them.
Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused.
Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day.
Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind.
Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates.
Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day.
Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face.
Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere.
Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face. But regardless of the type of longtang, this atmosphere penetrates everywhere. You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys.
Never, never under any circumstances look into the front.
Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.'
Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer.
Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!'
Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror.
Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse:
Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! ---
Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!'
Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her.
Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh.
Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.'
Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh.
Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?'
Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed.
Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.'
Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen.
Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?'
Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket.
Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party.
Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence.
Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over.
Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way.
Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room.
Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated.
Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow.
Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao.
Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered.
News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village.
News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it.
News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back.
News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways.
News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak.
News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched.
News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –'
News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out.
News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air.
Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum.
Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood.
Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person.
Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry.
Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one.
Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian.
Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study.
Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze.
Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went.
Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting.
Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct.
Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch.
Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past.
Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys.
Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light.
Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night.
Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color.
Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow.
Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight.
Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes.
Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs.
Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better.
Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days.
Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them.
Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding.
Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try.
Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her.
Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red.
Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded.
Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump.
Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river.
Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her.
Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!'
Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin.
Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white.
Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly.
Nightingale!
Nightingale! Come inside now!
Nightingale! Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.'
Nightingale! Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired.
Nightingale! Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape.
Nightingale! Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him.
Nightingale! Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?'
Nightingale! Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu.
Nightingale! Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl!
No cheating, mind!'
No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson.
No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu.
No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep.
No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on!
No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again?
No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air.
No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?'
No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her.
No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat.
No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat. Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room.
No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat. Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room. A glazed wine crock rested on the bar, its ladle hanging from the rim.
No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat. Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room. A glazed wine crock rested on the bar, its ladle hanging from the rim. A fat old man was sprawled on the kang.
No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat. Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room. A glazed wine crock rested on the bar, its ladle hanging from the rim. A fat old man was sprawled on the kang. Yu Zhan'ao recognised him as the Korean dog butcher they called Gook.
No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat. Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room. A glazed wine crock rested on the bar, its ladle hanging from the rim. A fat old man was sprawled on the kang. Yu Zhan'ao recognised him as the Korean dog butcher they called Gook. He had seen Gook once at the market in Ma Hamlet.
No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat. Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room. A glazed wine crock rested on the bar, its ladle hanging from the rim. A fat old man was sprawled on the kang. Yu Zhan'ao recognised him as the Korean dog butcher they called Gook. He had seen Gook once at the market in Ma Hamlet. The man could slaughter a dog in less than a minute, and the hundreds of dogs that lived in Ma Hamlet growled viciously when they saw him, their fur standing straight up, though they kept their distance.
No job, no money, no future.
No job, no money, no future. We have nothing."
No job, no money, no future. We have nothing." Ye had no words.
No job, no money, no future. We have nothing." Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently.
No job, no money, no future. We have nothing." Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it.
No job, no money, no future. We have nothing." Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars.
No job, no money, no future. We have nothing." Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?'
No job, no money, no future. We have nothing." Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no.
No job, no money, no future. We have nothing." Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?'
No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light.
No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age.
No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era.
No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong.
No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao.
No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover.
No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories.
No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another?
No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight?
No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar.
No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang.
No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core.
No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made.
No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses.
No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history.
No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites.
No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic.
No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail.
No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away.
No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food.
No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up.
No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains.
No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp.
No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood.
No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly.
No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger.
No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames.
No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves.
No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off!
No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters.
No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is.
No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours.
No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours. Huan!
No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours. Huan! Come out here!
No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours. Huan! Come out here! Come and play with me!'
No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours. Huan! Come out here! Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately.
No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing.
No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy?
No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?'
No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer.
No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?'
No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it.
No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something.
No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family.
No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said.
No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them.
No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans.
No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls!
No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave.
No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil.
No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion.
No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself.
No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky.
No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine.
No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does.
No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times.
No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me.
No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay."
No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love.
No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head.
No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say,
No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday!
No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me?
No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck.
No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him.
No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars.
No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now.
No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney.
No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known.
No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest.
No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess.
No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel.
No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages.
No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society?
No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage.
No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards.
No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific?
No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ...
No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China.
No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father.
No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know.
No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip.
No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead.
No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again.
No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks.
No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time.
No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away.
No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development.
No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate.
No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip.
No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music.
No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony.
No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains.
No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk.
No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed.
No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her.
No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age.
No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones.
No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few.
No one spoke.
No one spoke. "All right.
No one spoke. "All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details."
No one spoke. "All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up.
No one spoke. "All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back."
No one spoke. "All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated.
No one spoke. "All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!"
No one spoke. "All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone.
No one spoke. "All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table.
No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants.
No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39.
No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor.
No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan.
No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill.
No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang.
No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip.
No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up.
No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation.
No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him.
No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat.
No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered.
No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room.
No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed.
No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.'
No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh.
No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu.
No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat. 'Ow!' he hollered. The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?'
No response.
No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice.
No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter.
No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said.
No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more.
No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out.
No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.'
No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids.
No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes.
No response. Father ran up and nudged him.
No response. Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground.
No response. Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock.
No response. Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss.
No response. Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils.
No response. Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves.
No response. Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious.
No response. Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . .
No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long.
No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.'
No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two.
No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight.
No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags!
No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble!
No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner.
No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate.
No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left.
No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine.
No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back.
No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway.
No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation.
No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine.
No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street.
No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene.
No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness.
No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad.
No worries.
No worries. Carry on.
No worries. Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off.
No worries. Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded.
No worries. Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body.
No worries. Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form."
No worries. Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184.
No worries. Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds.
No worries. Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said.
No, he's not.
No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!'
No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch.
No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.'
No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile.
No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said.
No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.'
No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.'
No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket.
Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away.
Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist.
Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me.
Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her.
Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang.
Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office.
Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly.
Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools.
Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero.
Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!"
Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying.
Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on.
Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie.
Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ."
Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh.
Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive.
Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart.
Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice.
None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed.
None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket.
None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something.
None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!'
None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman.
None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away.
None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?'
None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers.
None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.'
Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left.
Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight.
Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet:
Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret.
Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare?
Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find?
Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.'
Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving:
Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy.
Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence.
Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven.
Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!'
Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether.
Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—'
Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu.
Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty.
Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human.
Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.'
Not a word should be changed.
Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file.
Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins.
Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession.
Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way.
Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way. She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done.
Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way. She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done. She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it.
Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way. She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done. She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it. Doing something is very different from liking it.
Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way. She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done. She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it. Doing something is very different from liking it. The former warranted going on denouncement trips; and the latter warranted being torn apart by five running horses or being minced by thousands of knives.
Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng.
Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say.
Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate.
Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!"
Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you."
Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say.
Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile.
Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng.
Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend.
Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens.
Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings.
Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture.
Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp.
Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind.
Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart.
Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away.
Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district?
Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness.
Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods.
Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all.
Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people.
Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them.
Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog.
Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable.
Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was.
Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic.
Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals.
Not hang on to it and cry.
Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better.
Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you?
Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right?
Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?'
Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain.
Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in.
Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again.
Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's.
Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie.
Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ."
Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh.
Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive.
Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart.
Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice.
Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?"
Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath.
Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible.
Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly.
Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose.
Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked.
Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly.
Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face.
Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement.
Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside.
Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage.
Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once.
Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs.
Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely.
Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky.
Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart.
Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought.
Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants.
Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red.
Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings.
Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin.
Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway.
Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her.
Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question.
Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you.
Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master.
Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble.
Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble. I deserve to be hung.'
Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble. I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be.
Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her. If they could get in to do that, they could just as well get in to carry off the Tartar Emperor, and they've never tried to do that yet because they know it's out of the question. Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble. I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here.
Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight.
Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting.
Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening.
Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains.
Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me.
Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen.
Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief.
Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine.
Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains. I believed that some major event must have happened to give the military deputy a way to take care of Chen Qingyang and me. As for what the event was, I couldn't figure it out—in those days anything could happen. I even imagined that the emperor had been restored and the military deputy had become the local chief. He could castrate me with a hammer and then take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. By the time I finished my packing and was about to leave, I realized that things were not that bad.
Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit.
Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon.
Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now?
Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense.
Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows:
Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog.
Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around.
Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak.
Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked.
Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep.
Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken.
Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door.
Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him.
Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?'
Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.'
Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?'
Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket.
Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.'
Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform.
Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her.
Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions.
Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold.
Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements.
Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go.
Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off?
Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix.
Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting.
Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something.
Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow.
Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald.
Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it.
Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed.
Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf.
Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again.
Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear.
Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant.
Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside.
Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?'
Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .'
Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough.
Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .'
Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what?
Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!'
Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted.
Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands.
Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village.
Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him.
Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour.
Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless.
Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories.
Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum.
Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings.
Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river.
Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs.
Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene.
Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness.
Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad.
Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin.
Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping.
Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist.
Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains.
Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard.
Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading.
Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".'
Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully.
Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind.
Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road.
Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own.
Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance.
Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange.
Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before.
Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome!
Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room.
Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!'
Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl!
Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!'
Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went:
Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do!
Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!'
Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands:
Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid!
Now be off with you!'
Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity.
Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls.
Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him.
Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go.
Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai.
Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!'
Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment.
Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered.
Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale.
Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones.
Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold.
Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up.
Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him.
Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen.
Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru.
Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated.
Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler.
Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was.
Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic.
Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals.
Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear.
Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood.
Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her.
Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation.
Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either.
Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this:
Now how the devil am I going to get inside?'
Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's.
Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in.
Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him.
Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear.
Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.'
Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way.
Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.'
Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom.
Now it didn't matter anymore.
Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day.
Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease.
Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it.
Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them.
Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra.
Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't.
Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back.
Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad.
Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide.
Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain.
Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience.
Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip
Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom.
Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block.
Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos.
Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman.
Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat.
Now let's see.
Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way.
Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate.
Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble.
Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear.
Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here.
Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.'
Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building.
Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do.
Now listen, Trinket.
Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently.
Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right.
Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?'
Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket.
Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say.
Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket.
Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense.
Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.'
Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?'
Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began.
Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face.
Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said.
Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice.
Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?'
Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom.
Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer.
Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?'
Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good.
Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt.
Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush.
Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more.
Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too.
Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her.
Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air.
Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely.
Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely.
Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain.
Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain.
Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet.
Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret.
Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days.
Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze!
Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears.
Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu.
Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!'
Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right.
Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university.
Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me.
Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was:
Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier.
Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded.
Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file.
Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her.
Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them.
Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared.
Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life.
Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air.
Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there.
Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city.
Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward.
Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is!
Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest.
Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time.
Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house.
Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens.
Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants.
Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39.
Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor.
Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan.
Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill.
Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang.
Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip.
Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it.
Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins.
Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to.
Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years.
Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week.
Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever.
Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad.
Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission.
Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes.
Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for?
Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me?
Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. '
Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it.
Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said.
Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you.
Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer?
Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked.
Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha!
Now this block of stone, having undergone the melting and moulding of a goddess, possessed magic powers.
Now this block of stone, having undergone the melting and moulding of a goddess, possessed magic powers. It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted.
Now this block of stone, having undergone the melting and moulding of a goddess, possessed magic powers. It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted. Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation.
Now this block of stone, having undergone the melting and moulding of a goddess, possessed magic powers. It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted. Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation. One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance.
Now this block of stone, having undergone the melting and moulding of a goddess, possessed magic powers. It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted. Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation. One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk.
Now this block of stone, having undergone the melting and moulding of a goddess, possessed magic powers. It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted. Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation. One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties!
Now this block of stone, having undergone the melting and moulding of a goddess, possessed magic powers. It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted. Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation. One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you.
Now this block of stone, having undergone the melting and moulding of a goddess, possessed magic powers. It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted. Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation. One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special.
Now this block of stone, having undergone the melting and moulding of a goddess, possessed magic powers. It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted. Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation. One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.'
Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement.
Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too.
Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them.
Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang.
Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game.
Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased.
Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled.
Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice.
Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three.
Now will you open your eyes?'
Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter.
Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself.
Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking.
Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks.
Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then.
Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.'
Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked.
Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai.
Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods.
Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you.
Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too.
Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods.
Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger.
Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me.
Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps.
Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods.
Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business."
Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter.
Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation.
Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie.
Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her."
Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos.
Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao.
Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up.
Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away.
Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie. I'll take care of her." With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day.
Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing.
Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends.
Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her.
Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy.
Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day.
Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this.
Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship.
Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise.
Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin.
Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before.
Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below.
Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor.
Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky.
Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood....
Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest.
Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her.
Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky.
Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy.
ONE DAY MR. CHENG went to Wang Qiyao's after work to find her pale and flustered, lying down every so often and then getting up to pace around.
ONE DAY MR. CHENG went to Wang Qiyao's after work to find her pale and flustered, lying down every so often and then getting up to pace around. She even knocked over a glass, which shattered on the floor, but didn't bother to pick up the pieces.
ONE DAY MR. CHENG went to Wang Qiyao's after work to find her pale and flustered, lying down every so often and then getting up to pace around. She even knocked over a glass, which shattered on the floor, but didn't bother to pick up the pieces. Mr. Cheng hurried out to call a pedicab, came back in to help her downstairs, and then rushed them off to the hospital.
ONE DAY MR. CHENG went to Wang Qiyao's after work to find her pale and flustered, lying down every so often and then getting up to pace around. She even knocked over a glass, which shattered on the floor, but didn't bother to pick up the pieces. Mr. Cheng hurried out to call a pedicab, came back in to help her downstairs, and then rushed them off to the hospital. Having arrived at the hospital, she seemed to improve, and Mr. Cheng went out to get something for their dinner.
ONE DAY MR. CHENG went to Wang Qiyao's after work to find her pale and flustered, lying down every so often and then getting up to pace around. She even knocked over a glass, which shattered on the floor, but didn't bother to pick up the pieces. Mr. Cheng hurried out to call a pedicab, came back in to help her downstairs, and then rushed them off to the hospital. Having arrived at the hospital, she seemed to improve, and Mr. Cheng went out to get something for their dinner. By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room.
ONE DAY MR. CHENG went to Wang Qiyao's after work to find her pale and flustered, lying down every so often and then getting up to pace around. She even knocked over a glass, which shattered on the floor, but didn't bother to pick up the pieces. Mr. Cheng hurried out to call a pedicab, came back in to help her downstairs, and then rushed them off to the hospital. Having arrived at the hospital, she seemed to improve, and Mr. Cheng went out to get something for their dinner. By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room. It was a baby girl.
ONE DAY MR. CHENG went to Wang Qiyao's after work to find her pale and flustered, lying down every so often and then getting up to pace around. She even knocked over a glass, which shattered on the floor, but didn't bother to pick up the pieces. Mr. Cheng hurried out to call a pedicab, came back in to help her downstairs, and then rushed them off to the hospital. Having arrived at the hospital, she seemed to improve, and Mr. Cheng went out to get something for their dinner. By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room. It was a baby girl. She was born at eight o'clock.
ONE DAY MR. CHENG went to Wang Qiyao's after work to find her pale and flustered, lying down every so often and then getting up to pace around. She even knocked over a glass, which shattered on the floor, but didn't bother to pick up the pieces. Mr. Cheng hurried out to call a pedicab, came back in to help her downstairs, and then rushed them off to the hospital. Having arrived at the hospital, she seemed to improve, and Mr. Cheng went out to get something for their dinner. By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room. It was a baby girl. She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair.
ONE DAY MR. CHENG went to Wang Qiyao's after work to find her pale and flustered, lying down every so often and then getting up to pace around. She even knocked over a glass, which shattered on the floor, but didn't bother to pick up the pieces. Mr. Cheng hurried out to call a pedicab, came back in to help her downstairs, and then rushed them off to the hospital. Having arrived at the hospital, she seemed to improve, and Mr. Cheng went out to get something for their dinner. By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room. It was a baby girl. She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like?
Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again.
Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed.
Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!'
Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin!
Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!'
Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time.
Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch.
Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.'
Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel.
Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say.
Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket.
Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense.
Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.'
Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.' 'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman.
Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.' 'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman. But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!'
Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.' 'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman. But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!' He got up and strode towards the door.
Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.' 'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman. But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!' He got up and strode towards the door. 'Come on,' he said.
Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.' 'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman. But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!' He got up and strode towards the door. 'Come on,' he said. 'Follow me.'
Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation.
Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation. One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance.
Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation. One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk.
Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation. One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties!
Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation. One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you.
Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation. One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special.
Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation. One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.'
Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation. One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted.
Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation. One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut?
Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated.
Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler.
Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat.
Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable.
Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.'
Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather.
Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody?
Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement.
Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!'
Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself.
Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...'
Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright:
Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her?
Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ?
Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!'
Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept:
Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people.
Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ? And even if we had offended her, we should be perfectly capable of owning up to it and not letting someone else take the blame!' Aroma grasped Bao-yu's hand and wept: 'Because I offended one old nurse, you have to go offending a whole roomful of people. Don't you think there's been enough trouble already without dragging other people into it?'
Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside.
Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above.
Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky.
Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires.
Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend.
Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship.
Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job.
Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude.
Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans.
Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders.
Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement.
Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings.
Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant.
Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls.
Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens.
Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings.
Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture.
Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp.
Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone.
Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd....
Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history.
Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant."
Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither."
Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled.
Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all.
Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him.
Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear.
Of course I didn't do it for free.
Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains.
Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now.
Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well.
Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them.
Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two.
Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it.
Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago.
Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away.
Of course it isn't a children's game.'
Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled.
Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know.
Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow.
Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.'
Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again.
Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty.
Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings.
Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat."
Of course, I could not take this lying down.
Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view.
Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye.
Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went.
Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter.
Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me.
Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence.
Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established:
Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin;
Of course, I had a different opinion.
Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself.
Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky.
Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine.
Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life.
Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires;
Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky.
Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered.
Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls.
Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault.
Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long.
Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in.
Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry.
Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er!
Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du!
Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du! You pricks!
Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du! You pricks! You are ganging up on me!
Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du! You pricks! You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father.
Of course, after her deception she felt guilty.
Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan.
Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her.
Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself.
Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue.
Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it.
Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun.
Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse.
Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores.
Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons.
Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.'
Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy.
Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.'
Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man.
Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.'
Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed.
Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer.
Of course, as ruler of the whole Empire, only the Zhou king had the right to be guardian of the cauldrons. For a mere Viscount like the ruler of Chu to ask questions about them showed that he was planning to seize the Empire for himself.' 'So "asking about the cauldrons" and "chasing the deer" both mean wanting to be Emperor, ' said the boy. 'And "not knowing who will kill the deer" means not knowing who is going to be Emperor.' 'That's right,' said the man. 'As time went by these expressions came to be applied to other situations as well, but originally they were only used in the sense of wanting to be Emperor.' He sighed. 'For the common people though, the subjects of Empire, our role is to be the deer. It may be uncertain who will kill the deer, but the deer gets killed all right.
Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.'
Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning.
Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat.
Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway'
Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters.
Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something.
Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?'
Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness!
Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing.
Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you.
Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master.
Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble.
Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble. I deserve to be hung.'
Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble. I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be.
Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble. I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here.
Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble. I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did.
Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble. I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.'
Of course, it was rather a nerve, taking it on myself to bring the Little Countess in here without consulting you. It means a lot of danger for you, Master. And trouble. I deserve to be hung.' 'You say yourself that you deserve to be hung,' thought Trinket, 'but you know damn well that you won't be. Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile.
Of course, it was wrong to slap her bottom, but I thought this kind of thing might not be what other damaged goods and their lovers get into.
Of course, it was wrong to slap her bottom, but I thought this kind of thing might not be what other damaged goods and their lovers get into. So the incident seemed beside the point and I didn't write about it.
Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi.
Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching.
Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad.
Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me.
Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet.
Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce.
Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal.
Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down.
Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view.
Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually.
Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic."
Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players.
Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris.
Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment.
Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real.
Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment."
Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said.
Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit."
Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears.
Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth.
Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset."
Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly.
Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she?
Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know.
Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest?
Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?"
Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears.
Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation.
Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences.
Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them.
Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after.
Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei.
Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang.
Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!"
Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong.
Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes.
Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences.
Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them.
Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after.
Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei.
Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang.
Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!"
Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong.
Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes.
Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined.
Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard.
Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement.
Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.'
Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker.
Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now.
Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously.
Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room.
Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard.
Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep.
Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan.
Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country.
Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.'
Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket.
Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—'
Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman.
Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket.
Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market.
Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market. You mustn't blame me for things like that.'
Off we go!'
Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body.
Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said.
Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.'
Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang.
Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be?
Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good.
Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.'
Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good. I should want a written guarantee.' 'But I can't put a thing like this down in writing!'
Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting."
Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?"
Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal?
Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?"
Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide.
Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so."
Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations.
Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough."
Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough." Another long silence.
Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!'
Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started.
Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery.
Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers.
Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required.
Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition.
Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know.
Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!'
Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson.
Oh help!
Oh help! What am I going to do?
Oh help! What am I going to do? I have to get out of this Palace as quickly as possible.
Oh help! What am I going to do? I have to get out of this Palace as quickly as possible. Aiyo, I can't though!
Oh help! What am I going to do? I have to get out of this Palace as quickly as possible. Aiyo, I can't though! The gates will have been shut long ago.
Oh help! What am I going to do? I have to get out of this Palace as quickly as possible. Aiyo, I can't though! The gates will have been shut long ago. It won't be long now before the Empress Dowager gives orders for my arrest.
Oh help! What am I going to do? I have to get out of this Palace as quickly as possible. Aiyo, I can't though! The gates will have been shut long ago. It won't be long now before the Empress Dowager gives orders for my arrest. I shan't get away then, even if I grow wings.'
Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset!
Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!'
Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly.
Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that.
Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much!
Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin.
Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin.
Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first.
Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed.
Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel.
Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail.
Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream.
Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane.
Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully.
Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears.
Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself.
Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs.
Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest.
Old Colour
Old Colour "LAO KE-LA" REFERS to a specific breed of debonair figures active during the fifties and sixties.
Old Colour "LAO KE-LA" REFERS to a specific breed of debonair figures active during the fifties and sixties. These were the keepers of old-style Shanghai fashion in the new society, at a time when holding on to the past was considered radical.
Old Colour "LAO KE-LA" REFERS to a specific breed of debonair figures active during the fifties and sixties. These were the keepers of old-style Shanghai fashion in the new society, at a time when holding on to the past was considered radical. The term probably originated with the English word "old colour," or perhaps "old classic," a remnant of the colonial culture of Shanghai in the day of the treaty ports.
Old Colour "LAO KE-LA" REFERS to a specific breed of debonair figures active during the fifties and sixties. These were the keepers of old-style Shanghai fashion in the new society, at a time when holding on to the past was considered radical. The term probably originated with the English word "old colour," or perhaps "old classic," a remnant of the colonial culture of Shanghai in the day of the treaty ports. As the lingo of the city incorporated bits and pieces of foreign languages, words became dismembered and, with the passage of time, grew increasingly distant from their original meanings.
Old Colour "LAO KE-LA" REFERS to a specific breed of debonair figures active during the fifties and sixties. These were the keepers of old-style Shanghai fashion in the new society, at a time when holding on to the past was considered radical. The term probably originated with the English word "old colour," or perhaps "old classic," a remnant of the colonial culture of Shanghai in the day of the treaty ports. As the lingo of the city incorporated bits and pieces of foreign languages, words became dismembered and, with the passage of time, grew increasingly distant from their original meanings. By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct.
Old Colour "LAO KE-LA" REFERS to a specific breed of debonair figures active during the fifties and sixties. These were the keepers of old-style Shanghai fashion in the new society, at a time when holding on to the past was considered radical. The term probably originated with the English word "old colour," or perhaps "old classic," a remnant of the colonial culture of Shanghai in the day of the treaty ports. As the lingo of the city incorporated bits and pieces of foreign languages, words became dismembered and, with the passage of time, grew increasingly distant from their original meanings. By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct. The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten.
Old Colour "LAO KE-LA" REFERS to a specific breed of debonair figures active during the fifties and sixties. These were the keepers of old-style Shanghai fashion in the new society, at a time when holding on to the past was considered radical. The term probably originated with the English word "old colour," or perhaps "old classic," a remnant of the colonial culture of Shanghai in the day of the treaty ports. As the lingo of the city incorporated bits and pieces of foreign languages, words became dismembered and, with the passage of time, grew increasingly distant from their original meanings. By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct. The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten. But then something odd happened.
Old Colour "LAO KE-LA" REFERS to a specific breed of debonair figures active during the fifties and sixties. These were the keepers of old-style Shanghai fashion in the new society, at a time when holding on to the past was considered radical. The term probably originated with the English word "old colour," or perhaps "old classic," a remnant of the colonial culture of Shanghai in the day of the treaty ports. As the lingo of the city incorporated bits and pieces of foreign languages, words became dismembered and, with the passage of time, grew increasingly distant from their original meanings. By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct. The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten. But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene.
Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets.
Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century.
Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years.
Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back.
Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films.
Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past.
Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour.
Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river.
Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it.
Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back.
Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films.
Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past.
Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour.
Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river.
Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it.
Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane.
Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons.
Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop.
Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal.
Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough.
Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence.
Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for.
Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour.
Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out.
Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion.
Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down.
Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past.
Old Colour was still without a girlfriend.
Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship.
Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job.
Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude.
Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans.
Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression.
Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties.
Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy.
Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal.
Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl.
Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment.
Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out.
Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether.
Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock.
Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect.
Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady.
Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease.
Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words.
Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment.
Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired.
Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds.
Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual.
Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing.
Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng.
Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test.
Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test.
Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him.
Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot.
Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price.
Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now.
Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken.
Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away.
Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food.
Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up.
Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains.
Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp.
Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows.
Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land.
Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward.
Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks.
Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger.
Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches.
Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky.
Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young.
Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious.
Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up.
Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains.
Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp.
Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood.
Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly.
Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger.
Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames.
Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers.
Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice.
Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger.
Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches.
Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky.
Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young.
Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious.
Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle.
Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers.
Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars.
Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood.
Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly.
Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger.
Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames.
Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers.
Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice.
Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment.
Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired.
Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds.
Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual.
Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired.
Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds.
Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual.
Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing.
Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng.
Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test.
Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test.
Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him.
Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice.
Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life.
Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale?
Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said.
Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese.
Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!'
Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming.
Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine.
Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they?
Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng.
Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual.
Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing.
Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng.
Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test.
Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test.
Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him.
Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice.
Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line.
Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets.
Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers.
Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars.
Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood.
Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why?
Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy.
Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light.
Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.'
Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution.
Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver.
Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan.
Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife.
Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room.
Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots.
Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray.
Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair.
Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it.
Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore.
Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day.
Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something.
Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards.
Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction.
Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought.
Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.'
Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck.
Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out.
Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket.
Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.'
Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure.
Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure. 'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly.
Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure. 'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.'
Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure. 'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens.
Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure. 'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought.
Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure. 'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting.
Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure. 'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep.
Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure. 'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken.
Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure. 'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door.
Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic.
Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days.
Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain.
Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it.
Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written.
Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears:
Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears.
Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear.
Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded.
Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on.
Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them.
Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts.
Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight.
Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes.
Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs.
Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better.
Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days.
Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them.
On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day.
On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name.
On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither."
On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake.
On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before.
On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no.
On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said.
On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?"
On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression.
On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts.
On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight.
On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes.
On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs.
On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better.
On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days.
On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them.
On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding.
On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try.
On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events.
On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement.
On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows.
On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness.
On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath.
On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair.
On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart.
On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul.
On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone.
On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over.
On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word.
On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel.
On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her.
On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later.
On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened.
On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside.
On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass.
On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.)
On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer.
On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left.
On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules.
On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone.
On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop.
On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up.
On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this.
On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman.
On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back.
On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside.
On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass.
On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.)
On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching.
On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever.
On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday.
On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky.
On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body.
On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time.
On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad.
On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's.
On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion.
On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger.
On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out.
On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own.
On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other.
On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him.
On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest.
On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over.
On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way.
On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room.
On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated.
On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow.
On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao.
On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered.
On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again.
On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness.
On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds.
On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively.
On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops.
On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight.
On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while.
On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out.
On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets.
On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century.
On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years.
On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills.
On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was.
On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes.
On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite.
On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up.
On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry?
On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am.
On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am. Can you find me something to eat?
On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am. Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .'
On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face.
On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then.
On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home.
On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway.
On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school.
On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine.
On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid.
On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer.
On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape.
On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river.
On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky:
On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . .
On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather.
On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness.
On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot.
On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on.
On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky.
On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river.
On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening.
On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked.
On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood.
On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes.
On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!"
On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ."
On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?"
On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?" "Railroad engineering."
On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?" "Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling.
On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water.
On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath.
On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves.
On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again.
On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac.
On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind.
On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way.
On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit.
On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little.
On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain:
On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I.
On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it?
On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence.
On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view.
On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind.
On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue.
On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.'
On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue. Even if I were to copy all this out, I cannot see that it would make a very remarkable book.' 'Come, your reverence,' said the stone (for Vanitas had been correct in assuming that it could speak) 'must you be so obtuse?
On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested.
On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea.
On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind.
On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex.
On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it.
On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care.
On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me.
On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it.
On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it.
On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other.
On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths.
On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises.
On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that.
On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them.
On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them.
On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls.
On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife.
On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them.
On the brink of tears, he lowered his head.
On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say,
On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday!
On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me?
On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!"
On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao.
On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say.
On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another.
On the brink of tears, he lowered his head. Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again.
On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew.
On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart.
On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers.
On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness.
On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri.
On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs.
On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth.
On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond.
On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery.
On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes.
On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive.
On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway.
On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm.
On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes.
On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep.
On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves.
On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink.
On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink. Even though she always worked with her clothes on, the sunshine still got through the thin fabric.
On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad.
On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you.
On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy.
On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.'
On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp.
On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off.
On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor.
On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again.
On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.' As if to demonstrate, he tapped the table with his left hand and then seized the corner of it in his grasp. There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher.
On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable.
On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests.
On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits.
On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions.
On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern.
On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop.
On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle.
On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor.
On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered.
On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit."
On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment.
On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this.
On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains.
On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains.
On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated.
On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May.
On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed.
On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms.
On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while.
On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs.
On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down.
On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches.
On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them.
On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire.
On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old.
On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this.
On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers.
On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too.
On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her.
On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills.
On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light.
On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time.
On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery.
On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time.
On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline.
On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley.
On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security.
On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside.
On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another.
On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom.
On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them.
On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air.
On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly.
On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks.
On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge.
On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand.
On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile.
On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting.
On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair.
On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.'
On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then.
On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao.
On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?'
On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?' 'Quite better, thank you.
Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot.
Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough.
Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way.
Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing.
Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit.
Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon.
Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now?
Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense.
Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows:
Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile.
Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!'
Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket.
Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman.
Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good.
Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick.
Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.'
Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu.
Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman. 'I was smiling because I was pleased to see that your memory and comprehension are so good. That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present.
Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs.
Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu.
Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts.
Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew.
Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts.
Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him.
Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze.
Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth.
Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red.
Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat.
Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear.
Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head.
Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain.
Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said.
Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!'
Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!'
Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed.
Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite.
Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether.
Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock.
Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect.
Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady.
Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease.
Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words.
Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be.
Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them.
Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that.
Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets.
Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still.
Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others.
Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her.
Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk.
Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports.
Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time.
Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work.
Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be?
Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask.
Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street.
Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam.
Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern.
Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed.
Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom.
Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay.
Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself.
Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment.
Once more she rebuked Oriole.
Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter.
Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything.
Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu.
Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him.
Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan.
Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's?
Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing.
Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.'
Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions.
Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism:
Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she?
Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she? What was her name?
Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she? What was her name? What did her father and mother do?
Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she? What was her name? What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao?
Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she? What was her name? What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month?
Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she? What was her name? What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether?
Once outside the gateway of Green Delights, Jia Yun looked around him on all sides, and having ascertained that there was no one else about, slowed down to a more dawdling pace so that he could ask Trinket a few questions. Indeed, the little maid was subjected to quite a catechism: How old was she? What was her name? What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came.
Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist.
Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!"
Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly.
Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless.
Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed.
Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high.
Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off.
Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down.
Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle.
Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly.
Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place.
Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time.
Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments.
Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture.
Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope.
Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard.
Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily.
Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye.
Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature.
Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels.
Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story.
Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite.
Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were.
Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator.
Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions.
Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad.
Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above.
Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher.
Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill.
Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor.
Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink.
Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city.
Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed.
Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night.
Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade.
Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others.
Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study.
Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze.
Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went.
Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking.
Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh.
Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day.
Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.'
Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist.
Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin?
One begins to weary of it.
One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone.
One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time.
One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality.
One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand.
One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip.
One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors.
One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip.
One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time.
One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students.
One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier?
One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing.
One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on.
One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools.
One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope.
One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time.
One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches.
One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much.
One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes.
One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair.
One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married.
One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married.
One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital.
One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month.
One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform.
One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her.
One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions.
One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom.
One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom.
One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place.
One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there.
One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water.
One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity.
One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational.
One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught.
One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found.
One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky.
One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own.
One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that.
One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged.
One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal.
One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power.
One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions.
One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls.
One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room.
One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment.
One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this.
One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains.
One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains.
One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated.
One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May.
One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed.
One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms.
One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange.
One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh.
One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher.
One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to.
One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma."
One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking.
One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course.
One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt.
One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited.
One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away.
One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having.
One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days.
One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport.
One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas.
One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening.
One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome.
One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen.
One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high.
One day a friend of his told Old Colour about a party someone was having. All kinds of people were supposed to be coming, including a former Miss Shanghai from the old days. He hopped onto the back of his friend's motorcycle, and they headed west to the new residential area near the airport. The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders.
One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses.
One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow.
One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom.
One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously.
One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again.
One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed.
One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness.
One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.'
One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides.
One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view.
One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye.
One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went.
One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter.
One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me.
One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence.
One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established:
One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin;
One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex.
One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom.
One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay.
One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself.
One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment.
One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night?
One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity.
One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets.
One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still.
One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others.
One day she came down the mountain to see me, to discuss the fact that she was not damaged goods.
One day she came down the mountain to see me, to discuss the fact that she was not damaged goods. I didn't know her too well at the time, barely you might say.
One day she came down the mountain to see me, to discuss the fact that she was not damaged goods. I didn't know her too well at the time, barely you might say. The issue she wanted to discuss was this:
One day she came down the mountain to see me, to discuss the fact that she was not damaged goods. I didn't know her too well at the time, barely you might say. The issue she wanted to discuss was this: Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was.
One day she came down the mountain to see me, to discuss the fact that she was not damaged goods. I didn't know her too well at the time, barely you might say. The issue she wanted to discuss was this: Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was. Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did.
One day she came down the mountain to see me, to discuss the fact that she was not damaged goods. I didn't know her too well at the time, barely you might say. The issue she wanted to discuss was this: Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was. Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that.
One day she came down the mountain to see me, to discuss the fact that she was not damaged goods. I didn't know her too well at the time, barely you might say. The issue she wanted to discuss was this: Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was. Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods.
One day she came down the mountain to see me, to discuss the fact that she was not damaged goods. I didn't know her too well at the time, barely you might say. The issue she wanted to discuss was this: Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was. Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods.
One day she came down the mountain to see me, to discuss the fact that she was not damaged goods. I didn't know her too well at the time, barely you might say. The issue she wanted to discuss was this: Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was. Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated.
One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance.
One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk.
One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties!
One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you.
One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special.
One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.'
One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted.
One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut?
One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to?
One day, the security platoon commander asked Ye to come to the gatehouse at the entrance to the base.
One day, the security platoon commander asked Ye to come to the gatehouse at the entrance to the base. When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen.
One day, the security platoon commander asked Ye to come to the gatehouse at the entrance to the base. When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen. They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals.
One day, the security platoon commander asked Ye to come to the gatehouse at the entrance to the base. When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen. They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals. The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun.
One day, the security platoon commander asked Ye to come to the gatehouse at the entrance to the base. When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen. They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals. The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies.
One day, the security platoon commander asked Ye to come to the gatehouse at the entrance to the base. When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen. They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals. The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak.
One day, the security platoon commander asked Ye to come to the gatehouse at the entrance to the base. When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen. They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals. The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting.
One day, the security platoon commander asked Ye to come to the gatehouse at the entrance to the base. When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen. They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals. The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced.
One day, the security platoon commander asked Ye to come to the gatehouse at the entrance to the base. When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen. They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals. The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base.
One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her.
One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint.
One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned.
One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness.
One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked.
One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity.
One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone.
One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression.
One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness.
One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha.
One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation.
One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith.
One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill.
One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins.
One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them.
One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction.
One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky.
One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction.
One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible.
One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security.
One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside.
One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another.
One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom.
One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them.
One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air.
One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly.
One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks.
One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down.
One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him.
One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway.
One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland.
One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat.
One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear.
One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head.
One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain.
One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said.
One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook.
One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark.
One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question:
One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity.
One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why.
One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked.
One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly.
One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?"
One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam!
One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye.
One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood.
One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again.
One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas."
One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue.
One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige.
One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely.
One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge!
One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics."
One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas."
One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue.
One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige.
One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely.
One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge!
One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics."
One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results."
One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin.
One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function.
One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject.
One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven.
One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century—
One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe."
One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!"
One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!" Shao Lin shouted.
One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!" Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature.
One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!" Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity?
One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!" Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?"
One of the masters!
One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers!
One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed!
One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind.
One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...'
One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily.
One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber.
One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him.
One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.'
One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps.
One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look.
One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last.
One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform.
One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy.
One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation.
One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity.
One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun.
One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries.
One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart.
One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart. 'Stop it!
One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart. 'Stop it! Shut up!
One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart. 'Stop it! Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!'
One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart. 'Stop it! Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder.
One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart. 'Stop it! Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side.
One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart. 'Stop it! Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears.
One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart. 'Stop it! Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself.
One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart. 'Stop it! Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?'
One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them.
One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth.
One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution.
One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled.
One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains.
One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in.
One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village.
One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng.
One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast.
One of them rested at two.
One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about.
One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace!
One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace! Ace!
One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace! Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands.
One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace! Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six!
One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace! Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six! Seven!
One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace! Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six! Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible.
One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace! Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six! Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three.
One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest.
One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.'
One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head.
One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here.
One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.'
One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully.
One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.'
One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged.
One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged. Chen Jinnan, the Helmsman, appeared to be the only expert in these matters for whom he had unqualified respect.
One of them waved to someone offstage.
One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row.
One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards.
One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward.
One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!"
One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it.
One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you?
One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you.
One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science!
One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome!
One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.'
One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled.
One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking.
One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up.
One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this.
One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan.
One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li.
One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.'
One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down.
One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by.
One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light.
One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age.
One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era.
One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong.
One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao.
One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover.
One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories.
One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out.
One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush.
One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly.
One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting.
One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct.
One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch.
One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past.
One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys.
One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light.
One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically.
One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart.
One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid."
One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more.
One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart.
One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself.
One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant....
One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them.
One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream.
One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better.
One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days.
One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them.
One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding.
One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try.
One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her.
One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first.
One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was.
One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home.
One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving.
One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?"
One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng.
One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes:
One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm.
One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness.
One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground.
One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air.
One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?"
One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng.
One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?'
One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met.
One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge.
One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes.
One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us.
One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us?
One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?'
One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again.
One was a white-haired old man.
One was a white-haired old man. The other two were men of middle years.
One was a white-haired old man. The other two were men of middle years. The four rear carts were occupied by women, the last of them by a young mother holding a baby girl at her breast.
One was a white-haired old man. The other two were men of middle years. The four rear carts were occupied by women, the last of them by a young mother holding a baby girl at her breast. The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console.
One was a white-haired old man. The other two were men of middle years. The four rear carts were occupied by women, the last of them by a young mother holding a baby girl at her breast. The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console. One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart.
One was a white-haired old man. The other two were men of middle years. The four rear carts were occupied by women, the last of them by a young mother holding a baby girl at her breast. The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console. One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart. 'Stop it!
One was a white-haired old man. The other two were men of middle years. The four rear carts were occupied by women, the last of them by a young mother holding a baby girl at her breast. The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console. One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart. 'Stop it! Shut up!
One was a white-haired old man. The other two were men of middle years. The four rear carts were occupied by women, the last of them by a young mother holding a baby girl at her breast. The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console. One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart. 'Stop it! Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!'
One was a white-haired old man. The other two were men of middle years. The four rear carts were occupied by women, the last of them by a young mother holding a baby girl at her breast. The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console. One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart. 'Stop it! Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder.
One was driven about by a succession of waves.
One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded.
One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside.
One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived.
One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns?
One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement.
One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground.
One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking.
One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name.
One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate.
One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us.
One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances.
One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.'
One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket.
One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher.
One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master.
One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this.
One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard.
One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma."
One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking.
One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course.
One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt.
One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited.
One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away.
One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood.
One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way.
One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend.
Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes.
Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her.
Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?'
Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.'
Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed.
Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?'
Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room?
Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside.
Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere.
Only a tiny bit.
Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect.
Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.'
Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling.
Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but...
Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said.
Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.'
Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?'
Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly.
Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say,
Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday!
Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me?
Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!"
Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao.
Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say.
Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another.
Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again.
Only after a long pause did he manage to force a smile and say, "Hey, we're not here to celebrate my one-month birthday! Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances.
Only after a long while did she relax.
Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all.
Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin.
Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything.
Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new.
Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file.
Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them.
Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent.
Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books.
Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up.
Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity.
Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help.
Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye.
Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away.
Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along.
Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching.
Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles.
Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere.
Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found.
Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar.
Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang.
Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core.
Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made.
Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses.
Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history.
Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites.
Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic.
Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory.
Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan.
Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother.
Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence.
Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses.
Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else?
Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study.
Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other?
Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry.
Only it just so happens that I picked one up.'
Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest.
Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times.
Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs.
Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward.
Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you?
Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court.
Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out.
Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!'
Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered.
Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls.
Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday.
Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me.
Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon.
Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look.
Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way.
Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me.
Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears.
Only one day, but it seemed like ten years.
Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye.
Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village.
Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes.
Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat.
Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . .
Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . .
Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs.
Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart.
Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants.
Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste.
Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute.
Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me.
Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window.
Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out.
Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period.
Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it.
Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work.
Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still.
Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others.
Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her.
Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk.
Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports.
Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time.
Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work.
Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be?
Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle.
Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes.
Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden.
Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow.
Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating.
Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain.
Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip.
Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip. The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly.
Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip. The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly. The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves.
Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip. The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly. The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves. Their eyes are focused exclusively on themselves, and they are never distracted by their surroundings.
Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador.
Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce.
Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left.
Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session.
Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage.
Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb.
Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said:
Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier.
Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross.
Only two were relatively young.
Only two were relatively young. Another three, including a woman, were middle-aged.
Only two were relatively young. Another three, including a woman, were middle-aged. There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies.
Only two were relatively young. Another three, including a woman, were middle-aged. There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies. Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong.
Only two were relatively young. Another three, including a woman, were middle-aged. There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies. Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong. The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants.
Only two were relatively young. Another three, including a woman, were middle-aged. There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies. Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong. The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily.
Only two were relatively young. Another three, including a woman, were middle-aged. There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies. Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong. The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions.
Only two were relatively young. Another three, including a woman, were middle-aged. There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies. Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong. The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls.
Only two were relatively young. Another three, including a woman, were middle-aged. There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies. Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong. The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up.
Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight.
Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too.
Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er!
Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang!
Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it.
Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them.
Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested.
Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea.
Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind.
Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him.
Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest.
Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road.
Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .'
Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said.
Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon.
Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three?
Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?'
Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon. At the head of the village they heard an old man's voice: 'Is that you, Number Three? Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was.
Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them.
Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire.
Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old.
Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this.
Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers.
Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place.
Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it.
Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl.
Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while.
Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age.
Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones.
Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few.
Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985.
Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again.
Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down.
Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by.
Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light.
Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age.
Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.'
Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns.
Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper.
Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.'
Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again.
Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then?
Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off.
Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about?
Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?'
Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!'
Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter.
Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh!
Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket.
Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you?
Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's!
Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them?
Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.'
Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response.
Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop.
Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind.
Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart.
Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue.
Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated.
Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday."
Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first.
Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?"
Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly.
Or I'll really give you something to cry about!'
Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder.
Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side.
Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears.
Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself.
Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?'
Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly.
Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests.
Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars.
Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her?
Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed.
Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away.
Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars.
Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened.
Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke.
Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her.
Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face.
Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood.
Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name.
Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain.
Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain.
Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet.
Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret.
Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days.
Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze!
Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears.
Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu.
Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery.
Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight.
Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal.
Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun.
Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide.
Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain.
Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience.
Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip
Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom.
Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity.
Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun.
Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries.
Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human.
Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization.
Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this.
Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day.
Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival.
Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day.
Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife.
Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them.
Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working.
Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them.
Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans.
Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls!
Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave.
Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil.
Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion.
Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.'
Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously:
Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat!
Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself.
Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot?
Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play.
Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!'
Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window:
Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday?
Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing.
Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings:
Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh!
Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh! One of the masters!
Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh! One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers!
Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh! One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed!
Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh! One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind.
Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh! One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...'
Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh! One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily.
Oriole took it, the evening before last.'
Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot.
Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?'
Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot.
Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her.
Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.'
Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson.
Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she?
Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!'
Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong.
Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother.
Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village.
Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on.
Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them.
Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts.
Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight.
Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes.
Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs.
Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods.
Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger.
Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me.
Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps.
Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods.
Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business."
Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped.
Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue.
Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan.
Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease.
Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it.
Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them.
Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra.
Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't.
Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back.
Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad.
Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts.
Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion.
Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day.
Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else.
Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other.
Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her.
Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint.
Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned.
Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness.
Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked.
Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity.
Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me.
Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did.
Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief.
Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food.
Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone.
Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang.
Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort.
Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood.
Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard.
Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars.
Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven.
Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X.
Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women.
Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths.
Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor.
Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames.
Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd.
Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide.
Others I cannot.
Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday."
Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked.
Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real.
Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects."
Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?"
Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head.
Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head. "I don't know.
Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects." "What do Trisolarans look like?" Pan shook his head. "I don't know. I really don't.
Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more.
Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys.
Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two.
Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?"
Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head.
Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head. "No.
Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head. "No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship."
Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head. "No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked.
Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head. "No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat.
Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao.
Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands.
Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day.
Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents.
Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world.
Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality.
Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out.
Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground.
Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong."
Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago.
Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away.
Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist.
Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me.
Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her.
Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang.
Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office.
Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly.
Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools.
Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.'
Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused?
Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her.
Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?'
Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu.
Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not?
Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused.
Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.'
Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her. Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper.
Ouch, mother of my children!
Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh.
Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully.
Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside.
Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?'
Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .'
Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough.
Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .'
Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what?
Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.'
Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled.
Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking.
Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up.
Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this.
Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan.
Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li.
Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.'
Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room.
Our bulls were not like that.
Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them.
Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them.
Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls.
Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife.
Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them.
Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working.
Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them.
Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans.
Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries.
Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human.
Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization.
Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this.
Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day.
Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival.
Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day.
Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely.
Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days.
Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission.
Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes.
Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness.
Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad.
Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's.
Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion.
Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger.
Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out.
Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own.
Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights.
Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival.
Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside.
Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain.
Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills.
Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones.
Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS
Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself.
Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.'
Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu.
Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep.
Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on!
Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again?
Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air.
Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?'
Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her.
Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.'
Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh.
Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans.
Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls!
Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave.
Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil.
Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion.
Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself.
Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky.
Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine.
Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life.
Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy.
Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption.
Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded.
Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see.
Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao.
Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?'
Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher.
Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.'
Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?'
Out on the highway, the soldiers huddled so closely together they looked like an inert snake.
Out on the highway, the soldiers huddled so closely together they looked like an inert snake. Their motley assortment of weapons included shotguns, fowling pieces, ageing Hanyang rifles, plus a cannon that fired scale weights and was carried by two brothers, Fang Six and Fang Seven.
Out on the highway, the soldiers huddled so closely together they looked like an inert snake. Their motley assortment of weapons included shotguns, fowling pieces, ageing Hanyang rifles, plus a cannon that fired scale weights and was carried by two brothers, Fang Six and Fang Seven. Mute was toting a rake with twenty-six metal tines, as were three other soldiers.
Out on the highway, the soldiers huddled so closely together they looked like an inert snake. Their motley assortment of weapons included shotguns, fowling pieces, ageing Hanyang rifles, plus a cannon that fired scale weights and was carried by two brothers, Fang Six and Fang Seven. Mute was toting a rake with twenty-six metal tines, as were three other soldiers. Father still didn't know what an ambush was, and even if he had, he wouldn't have known why anyone would take four rakes to the event.
Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof.
Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside.
Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above.
Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky.
Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires.
Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend.
Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship.
Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job.
Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude.
Outside it was a typical evening in May.
Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed.
Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms.
Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange.
Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric.
Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days.
Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood.
Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings.
Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing.
Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane.
Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple.
Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum.
Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood.
Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person.
Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry.
Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one.
Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian.
Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study.
Outside they found the members of the Lodge already waiting, between two and three hundred of them, spread out in V-shaped formation on either side of the gate, all with eager, expectant looks on their faces.
Outside they found the members of the Lodge already waiting, between two and three hundred of them, spread out in V-shaped formation on either side of the gate, all with eager, expectant looks on their faces. After a while the same two big fellows came out carrying Whiskers between them in his hammock.
Outside they found the members of the Lodge already waiting, between two and three hundred of them, spread out in V-shaped formation on either side of the gate, all with eager, expectant looks on their faces. After a while the same two big fellows came out carrying Whiskers between them in his hammock. 'Mao, old fellow, ' said Brother Li, 'you don't need to wait out here with us.
Outside they found the members of the Lodge already waiting, between two and three hundred of them, spread out in V-shaped formation on either side of the gate, all with eager, expectant looks on their faces. After a while the same two big fellows came out carrying Whiskers between them in his hammock. 'Mao, old fellow, ' said Brother Li, 'you don't need to wait out here with us. You're our guest.'
Outside they found the members of the Lodge already waiting, between two and three hundred of them, spread out in V-shaped formation on either side of the gate, all with eager, expectant looks on their faces. After a while the same two big fellows came out carrying Whiskers between them in his hammock. 'Mao, old fellow, ' said Brother Li, 'you don't need to wait out here with us. You're our guest.' 'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers.
Outside they found the members of the Lodge already waiting, between two and three hundred of them, spread out in V-shaped formation on either side of the gate, all with eager, expectant looks on their faces. After a while the same two big fellows came out carrying Whiskers between them in his hammock. 'Mao, old fellow, ' said Brother Li, 'you don't need to wait out here with us. You're our guest.' 'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers. 'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.'
Outside they found the members of the Lodge already waiting, between two and three hundred of them, spread out in V-shaped formation on either side of the gate, all with eager, expectant looks on their faces. After a while the same two big fellows came out carrying Whiskers between them in his hammock. 'Mao, old fellow, ' said Brother Li, 'you don't need to wait out here with us. You're our guest.' 'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers. 'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.' Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks.
Outside they found the members of the Lodge already waiting, between two and three hundred of them, spread out in V-shaped formation on either side of the gate, all with eager, expectant looks on their faces. After a while the same two big fellows came out carrying Whiskers between them in his hammock. 'Mao, old fellow, ' said Brother Li, 'you don't need to wait out here with us. You're our guest.' 'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers. 'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.' Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust.
Outside they found the members of the Lodge already waiting, between two and three hundred of them, spread out in V-shaped formation on either side of the gate, all with eager, expectant looks on their faces. After a while the same two big fellows came out carrying Whiskers between them in his hammock. 'Mao, old fellow, ' said Brother Li, 'you don't need to wait out here with us. You're our guest.' 'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers. 'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.' Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate.
Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death.
Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness:
Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives.
Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued.
Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown.
Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times.
Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage.
Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault.
Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution.
Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry.
Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison.
Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression.
Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds.
Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic.
Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead.
Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there.
Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul.
Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot.
Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night.
Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while.
Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south.
Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off.
Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground.
Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep.
Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour.
Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too.
Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day.
Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed.
Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors.
Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly.
Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface.
Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood.
Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later
Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization?
Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No.
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Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears:
Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears.
Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear.
Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded.
Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience!
Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began:
Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men.
Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane.
Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple.
Pan asked, interested.
Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said.
Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting."
Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive.
Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said.
Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement.
Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said.
Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is.
Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said. Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is. But you might as well ask."
Pan continued.
Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player.
Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it.
Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives."
Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said.
Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem.
Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse.
Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it.
Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful.
Pan gave a mysterious smile.
Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right.
Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster.
Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different.
Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now.
Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight.
Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies.
Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer.
Pan gave a mysterious smile. "You're right. But suppose that of the thirty million soldiers forming the computer, each one is capable of raising and lowering the black and white flags a hundred thousand times per second, and suppose also that the light cavalry soldiers on the main bus can run at several times the speed of sound, or even faster. Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually.
Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong.
Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes.
Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined.
Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood.
Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess."
Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han.
Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District.
Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued.
Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player.
Pan held out his hand to the remaining five, shaking each person's hand in turn.
Pan held out his hand to the remaining five, shaking each person's hand in turn. Then he said, solemnly, "We are comrades now."
Pan said nothing.
Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again.
Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out.
Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien.
Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?"
Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said.
Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests.
Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions."
Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded.
Pan shook his head.
Pan shook his head. "I don't know.
Pan shook his head. "I don't know. I really don't.
Pan shook his head. "I don't know. I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different.
Pan shook his head. "I don't know. I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer."
Pan shook his head. "I don't know. I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha!
Pan shook his head. "I don't know. I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said.
Pan shook his head. "I don't know. I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company.
Pan shook his head. "I don't know. I really don't. In every cycle of civilization, the appearance of Trisolarans is different. However, the game does portray something else that really existed on Trisolaris: the Trisolaran-formation computer." "Ha! I thought that was the most unrealistic aspect," the software company vice president said. "I conducted a test with more than a hundred employees at my company. Even if the idea worked, a computer made of people would probably operate at a speed slower than manual computation."
Pan stood up and paced behind the players.
Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris.
Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment.
Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real.
Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment."
Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said.
Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit."
Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said.
Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?"
Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist."
Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison.
Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke.
Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer.
Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot.
Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday."
Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked.
Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real.
Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked. "First, the ability of Trisolarans to dehydrate through its many cycles of civilization is real. In order to adapt to the unpredictable natural environment and avoid extreme environmental conditions unsuitable for life, they can completely expel the water in their bodies and turn into dry, fibrous objects."
Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?"
Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy."
Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence.
Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years.
Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force."
Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted.
Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings.
Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous.
Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection.
Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other.
Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with.
Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time.
Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?"
Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked.
Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained.
Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face.
Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him.
Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face. She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner.
Past saving . . .'
Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father.
Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?'
Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.'
Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder.
Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother.
Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.'
Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes.
Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?' 'Yes.' Father handed his pistol to Granddad, who released the safety catch, took another look into the darkening sky, and spun the cylinder. 'Rest easy, brother. As long as Yu Zhan'ao has food to eat, your wife and child will never go hungry.' Fang Seven nodded and closed his eyes. Granddad raised the revolver as though he were lifting a huge boulder.
Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain.
Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet.
Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret.
Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days.
Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze!
Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears.
Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu.
Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!'
Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret. The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü.
Peace Lane
Peace Lane SHANGHAI MUST HAVE at least a hundred Peace Lanes, some occupying a large area connecting two major streets, others connected to other longtang, forming a vast network of twisted, dirty lanes where one can easily get lost.
Peace Lane SHANGHAI MUST HAVE at least a hundred Peace Lanes, some occupying a large area connecting two major streets, others connected to other longtang, forming a vast network of twisted, dirty lanes where one can easily get lost. As confusing as they may be to outsiders, each has developed a distinct identity simply through having survived for so many years.
Peace Lane SHANGHAI MUST HAVE at least a hundred Peace Lanes, some occupying a large area connecting two major streets, others connected to other longtang, forming a vast network of twisted, dirty lanes where one can easily get lost. As confusing as they may be to outsiders, each has developed a distinct identity simply through having survived for so many years. Under moonlight, these blocks of crumbling wood and brick look positively serene, like something out of a painting executed with minute brushstrokes; they too hold memories and aspirations.
Peace Lane SHANGHAI MUST HAVE at least a hundred Peace Lanes, some occupying a large area connecting two major streets, others connected to other longtang, forming a vast network of twisted, dirty lanes where one can easily get lost. As confusing as they may be to outsiders, each has developed a distinct identity simply through having survived for so many years. Under moonlight, these blocks of crumbling wood and brick look positively serene, like something out of a painting executed with minute brushstrokes; they too hold memories and aspirations. The ringing bells make their evening rounds, reminding residents to watch their cooking fires, evincing a trace of warmth and goodwill from those who live there.
Peace Lane SHANGHAI MUST HAVE at least a hundred Peace Lanes, some occupying a large area connecting two major streets, others connected to other longtang, forming a vast network of twisted, dirty lanes where one can easily get lost. As confusing as they may be to outsiders, each has developed a distinct identity simply through having survived for so many years. Under moonlight, these blocks of crumbling wood and brick look positively serene, like something out of a painting executed with minute brushstrokes; they too hold memories and aspirations. The ringing bells make their evening rounds, reminding residents to watch their cooking fires, evincing a trace of warmth and goodwill from those who live there. Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes.
Peace Lane SHANGHAI MUST HAVE at least a hundred Peace Lanes, some occupying a large area connecting two major streets, others connected to other longtang, forming a vast network of twisted, dirty lanes where one can easily get lost. As confusing as they may be to outsiders, each has developed a distinct identity simply through having survived for so many years. Under moonlight, these blocks of crumbling wood and brick look positively serene, like something out of a painting executed with minute brushstrokes; they too hold memories and aspirations. The ringing bells make their evening rounds, reminding residents to watch their cooking fires, evincing a trace of warmth and goodwill from those who live there. Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes. Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles.
Peace Lane SHANGHAI MUST HAVE at least a hundred Peace Lanes, some occupying a large area connecting two major streets, others connected to other longtang, forming a vast network of twisted, dirty lanes where one can easily get lost. As confusing as they may be to outsiders, each has developed a distinct identity simply through having survived for so many years. Under moonlight, these blocks of crumbling wood and brick look positively serene, like something out of a painting executed with minute brushstrokes; they too hold memories and aspirations. The ringing bells make their evening rounds, reminding residents to watch their cooking fires, evincing a trace of warmth and goodwill from those who live there. Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes. Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles. Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun.
Peace Lane SHANGHAI MUST HAVE at least a hundred Peace Lanes, some occupying a large area connecting two major streets, others connected to other longtang, forming a vast network of twisted, dirty lanes where one can easily get lost. As confusing as they may be to outsiders, each has developed a distinct identity simply through having survived for so many years. Under moonlight, these blocks of crumbling wood and brick look positively serene, like something out of a painting executed with minute brushstrokes; they too hold memories and aspirations. The ringing bells make their evening rounds, reminding residents to watch their cooking fires, evincing a trace of warmth and goodwill from those who live there. Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes. Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles. Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood.
Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself.
Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said.
Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!'
Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle.
Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said.
Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it.
Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it.
Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is.
Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?'
People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing.
People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.'
People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude.
People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it.
People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls.
People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai.
People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings.
People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed.
People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory.
People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights.
People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home.
People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene.
People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared.
People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life.
People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air.
People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there.
People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city.
People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward.
People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow.
People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald.
People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it.
People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed.
People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf.
People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again.
People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear.
People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant.
People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters.
People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade.
People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others.
People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them.
People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers.
People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid.
People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip.
People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood.
People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day.
People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on.
People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag.
People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods.
People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you.
People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too.
People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods.
People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger.
People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me.
People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps.
People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too. Other people are not obliged to find out if you are damaged goods before calling you that, but you are obliged to stop them from calling you damaged goods. As Chen Qingyang listened to my words, her face flushed and her eyes widened with anger. She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods.
People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls.
People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday.
People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me.
People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon.
People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look.
People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way.
People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me.
People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears.
People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look. Before I reached the small fork of the rivers, two Jingpo boys ran up, hurling mud at one another all the way. Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?"
People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away.
People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood.
People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way.
People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend.
People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands.
People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night.
People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny.
People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time.
People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy.
People shouldn't let up on me for a minute.
People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night.
People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on.
People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me.
People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing.
People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight.
People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting.
People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening.
People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on. Infuriated by what he said, I was tempted to choke him right on the spot, but my curiosity about the great news got the better of me. However, he went on talking nonsense to keep me guessing. Not until we reached our team did he say, Come to the meeting tonight. I'll announce the news at the meeting. But I didn't go to the meeting that evening. I packed my stuff, ready to flee back to the mountains.
People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted.
People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it.
People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood.
People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty.
People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan.
People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her.
People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself.
People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue.
People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it.
People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room.
People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander.
People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine.
People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back.
People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall.
People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain.
People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team.
People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions.
People were shouting slogans at the meeting that I could hear even from my room. It turned out that our state-run farm had been changed into an Army Production Corps, and the military deputy might be promoted to Regimental Commander. At any rate, he couldn't castrate me, or take Chen Qingyang as his concubine. After a few minutes' hesitation, I slung the pack on my back. Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this:
People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down.
People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick.
People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman.
People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too.
People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her.
People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills.
People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light.
People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time.
People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery.
People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha.
People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it.
People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened.
People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed.
People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file.
People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins.
People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession.
People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way.
People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way. She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done.
Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.'
Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities.
Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one.
Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?'
Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch.
Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked!
Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from.
Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?'
Perhaps . . . perhaps he does know that I blinded him.' Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket.
Perhaps because there was no one around.
Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere.
Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't.
Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business.
Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this.
Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all.
Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece.
Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside.
Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't. When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass.
Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen.
Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly.
Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field.
Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other.
Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths.
Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises.
Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that.
Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them.
Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them.
Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?'
Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk.
Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!'
Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily.
Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two.
Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on.
Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later.
Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!'
Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more.
Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect.
Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse.
Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair.
Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective.
Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients.
Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg.
Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies.
Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife.
Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.'
Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers.
Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness.
Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri.
Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs.
Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth.
Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond.
Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery.
Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight.
Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal.
Pity about that half a million taels though.
Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening!
Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!'
Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world.
Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought.
Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!'
Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat.
Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought.
Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening! That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall.
Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off.
Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded.
Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body.
Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form."
Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184.
Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds.
Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said.
Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality."
Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?"
Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness.
Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs.
Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation.
Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad.
Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory.
Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district.
Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean.
Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors.
Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party.
Please don't go and tell!
Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again.
Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!'
Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said.
Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change.
Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.'
Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic.
Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden.
Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate.
Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps.
Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something.
Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant.
Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village.
Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.'
Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction.
Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek.
Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs.
Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass.
Please leave now.
Please leave now. Thank you."
Please leave now. Thank you." The two stood up and looked at each other; then glanced around, confused, and left.
Please leave now. Thank you." The two stood up and looked at each other; then glanced around, confused, and left. Pan held out his hand to the remaining five, shaking each person's hand in turn.
Please leave now. Thank you." The two stood up and looked at each other; then glanced around, confused, and left. Pan held out his hand to the remaining five, shaking each person's hand in turn. Then he said, solemnly, "We are comrades now."
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Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met.
Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge.
Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes.
Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us.
Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us?
Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?'
Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again.
Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town.
Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams.
Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch.
Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly.
Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose.
Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked.
Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly.
Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face.
Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement.
Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside.
Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage.
Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly.
Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face.
Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement.
Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside.
Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage.
Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once.
Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail.
Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead.
Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face. He heard his stomach growl and felt his intestines writhe and twist slowly; at any other moment, he would have welcomed the intensely pleasant sensation of a bowel movement. The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering!
Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney.
Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known.
Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest.
Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess.
Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel.
Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail.
Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream.
Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane.
Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully.
Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time.
Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village.
Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it.
Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back.
Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways.
Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak.
Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched.
Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –'
Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out.
Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents.
Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!'
Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily.
Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch.
Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly.
Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose.
Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked.
Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly.
Pocky Cheng's stomach lurched, and his nervous guts relinquished their contents. 'Get up here!' Chestnut Wool Cap barked out angrily. Pocky Cheng climbed out of the ditch. Not knowing what to say, he just bowed repeatedly. Chestnut Wool Cap was twitching right under his nose. 'Are there Nationalist troops in the village?' he asked. Pocky Cheng looked at him blankly. A Japanese soldier waved a bloodstained bayonet in front of Pocky Cheng's chest and face.
Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry.
Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation.
Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop.
Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher.
Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill.
Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor.
Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink.
Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city.
Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed.
Poor Zhens!
Poor Zhens! Though they and their handful of domestics escaped unhurt, their house, which was only next door to the temple, was soon reduced to a heap of rubble, while Shi-yin stood by helpless, groaning and stamping in despair.
Poor Zhens! Though they and their handful of domestics escaped unhurt, their house, which was only next door to the temple, was soon reduced to a heap of rubble, while Shi-yin stood by helpless, groaning and stamping in despair. After some discussion with his wife, Shi-yin decided that they should move to their farm in the country; but a series of crop failures due to flooding and drought had led to widespread brigandage in those parts, and government troops were out everywhere hunting down the mutinous peasants and making arrests.
Poor Zhens! Though they and their handful of domestics escaped unhurt, their house, which was only next door to the temple, was soon reduced to a heap of rubble, while Shi-yin stood by helpless, groaning and stamping in despair. After some discussion with his wife, Shi-yin decided that they should move to their farm in the country; but a series of crop failures due to flooding and drought had led to widespread brigandage in those parts, and government troops were out everywhere hunting down the mutinous peasants and making arrests. In such conditions it was impossible to settle on the farm, so Shi-yin sold the land and, taking only two of the maids with them, went with his wife to seek refuge with his father-in-law, Feng Su.
Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust.
Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate.
Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings.
Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him.
Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders.
Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed.
Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed.
Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket.
Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something.
Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !'
Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu.
Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit.
Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.'
Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun.
Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault.
Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe.
Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with.
Presently, when you're playing Racing Go, you'll be all "thicktheth" and "theventh" !' 'You'd better not imitate her,' said Bao-yu. 'It'll get to be a habit. You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.'
Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out.
Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment.
Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher.
Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away.
Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.'
Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would.
Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her.
Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.'
Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian.
Professor, can you imagine it?"
Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..."
Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere.
Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither."
Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era.
Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built.
Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal.
Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth."
Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time.
Put me in the cauldron and boil me."'
Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy.
Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".'
Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man.
Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with.
Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze.
Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province.
Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons.
Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons. In The Chronicle of Zuo it says that when the Viscount of Chu was reviewing his troops on Zhou territory and the Zhou king sent Prince Man to him with his royal compliments, the Viscount questioned Prince Man about the size and weight of the cauldrons.
Put your money down!'
Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing.
Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings:
Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh!
Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh! One of the masters!
Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh! One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers!
Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh! One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed!
Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh! One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind.
Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh! One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...'
Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs.
Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass.
Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively.
Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking.
Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck.
Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him.
Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars.
Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now.
Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney.
Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill.
Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs.
Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently.
Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground.
Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy.
Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed.
Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma.
Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away.
Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies.
Quite a tidy little sum!'
Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter.
Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened.
Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy.
Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that.
Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig.
Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.'
Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog.
Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek.
Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name.
Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him.
Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?"
Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?"
Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!"
Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ."
Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng.
Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ."
Quite some time passed, and he was certain that Wang Qiyao must have long fallen asleep, when she suddenly called out his name. He was surprised to hear her call him. "What is it?" Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do."
Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye.
Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . .
Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?"
Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao.
Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise.
Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say.
Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval.
Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice.
Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting.
Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial.
Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences.
Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels.
Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means.
Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels.
Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style.
Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style. Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again.
Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style. Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again. Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure.
Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style. Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again. Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure. And Bao-yu, though he too was distressed at the prospect of Dai-yu's leaving him, could scarcely seek to interfere in a matter affecting the natural feelings of a father and his child.
Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig.
Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens.
Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them.
Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?'
Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards.
Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit.
Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside.
Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace.
Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms.
Really enjoy ourselves.'
Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me.
Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was:
Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier.
Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded.
Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file.
Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her.
Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them.
Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow!
Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me.
Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it.
Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written.
Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears:
Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears.
Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear.
Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded.
Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience!
Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began:
Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men.
Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind:
Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman.
Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that.
Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this.
Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles.
Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant.
Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me.
Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing.
Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am!
Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field.
Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field. There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air.
Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field. There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air. Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included.
Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field. There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air. Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included. But when they were quartered in the village, they had stirred things up so much, with chickens squawking and dogs yelping, that you'd have thought it was a garrison command.
Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field. There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air. Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included. But when they were quartered in the village, they had stirred things up so much, with chickens squawking and dogs yelping, that you'd have thought it was a garrison command. Out on the highway, the soldiers huddled so closely together they looked like an inert snake.
Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field. There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air. Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included. But when they were quartered in the village, they had stirred things up so much, with chickens squawking and dogs yelping, that you'd have thought it was a garrison command. Out on the highway, the soldiers huddled so closely together they looked like an inert snake. Their motley assortment of weapons included shotguns, fowling pieces, ageing Hanyang rifles, plus a cannon that fired scale weights and was carried by two brothers, Fang Six and Fang Seven.
Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field. There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air. Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included. But when they were quartered in the village, they had stirred things up so much, with chickens squawking and dogs yelping, that you'd have thought it was a garrison command. Out on the highway, the soldiers huddled so closely together they looked like an inert snake. Their motley assortment of weapons included shotguns, fowling pieces, ageing Hanyang rifles, plus a cannon that fired scale weights and was carried by two brothers, Fang Six and Fang Seven. Mute was toting a rake with twenty-six metal tines, as were three other soldiers.
Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field. There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air. Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included. But when they were quartered in the village, they had stirred things up so much, with chickens squawking and dogs yelping, that you'd have thought it was a garrison command. Out on the highway, the soldiers huddled so closely together they looked like an inert snake. Their motley assortment of weapons included shotguns, fowling pieces, ageing Hanyang rifles, plus a cannon that fired scale weights and was carried by two brothers, Fang Six and Fang Seven. Mute was toting a rake with twenty-six metal tines, as were three other soldiers. Father still didn't know what an ambush was, and even if he had, he wouldn't have known why anyone would take four rakes to the event.
Returning to the Imperial kitchens from his duties with Kang Xi in the Upper Library, Trinket did not have long to wait for Butcher Qian's arrival.
Returning to the Imperial kitchens from his duties with Kang Xi in the Upper Library, Trinket did not have long to wait for Butcher Qian's arrival. This time the butcher had four assistants with him, carrying between them the neatly butchered, immaculately clean carcasses of two large, fat pigs, each, at a rough estimate, representing not less than three hundred catties of pork.
Returning to the Imperial kitchens from his duties with Kang Xi in the Upper Library, Trinket did not have long to wait for Butcher Qian's arrival. This time the butcher had four assistants with him, carrying between them the neatly butchered, immaculately clean carcasses of two large, fat pigs, each, at a rough estimate, representing not less than three hundred catties of pork. 'Laurie Goong-goong, ' he told Trinket, 'to get the most value out of this China-root pork, you want to eat some each day, as soon as you get up in the morning.
Returning to the Imperial kitchens from his duties with Kang Xi in the Upper Library, Trinket did not have long to wait for Butcher Qian's arrival. This time the butcher had four assistants with him, carrying between them the neatly butchered, immaculately clean carcasses of two large, fat pigs, each, at a rough estimate, representing not less than three hundred catties of pork. 'Laurie Goong-goong, ' he told Trinket, 'to get the most value out of this China-root pork, you want to eat some each day, as soon as you get up in the morning. It's best if you cut only as much as you need at one time and roast it straight away.
Returning to the Imperial kitchens from his duties with Kang Xi in the Upper Library, Trinket did not have long to wait for Butcher Qian's arrival. This time the butcher had four assistants with him, carrying between them the neatly butchered, immaculately clean carcasses of two large, fat pigs, each, at a rough estimate, representing not less than three hundred catties of pork. 'Laurie Goong-goong, ' he told Trinket, 'to get the most value out of this China-root pork, you want to eat some each day, as soon as you get up in the morning. It's best if you cut only as much as you need at one time and roast it straight away. I'll have one of these pigs carried to your quarters now.
Returning to the Imperial kitchens from his duties with Kang Xi in the Upper Library, Trinket did not have long to wait for Butcher Qian's arrival. This time the butcher had four assistants with him, carrying between them the neatly butchered, immaculately clean carcasses of two large, fat pigs, each, at a rough estimate, representing not less than three hundred catties of pork. 'Laurie Goong-goong, ' he told Trinket, 'to get the most value out of this China-root pork, you want to eat some each day, as soon as you get up in the morning. It's best if you cut only as much as you need at one time and roast it straight away. I'll have one of these pigs carried to your quarters now. You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow.
Returning to the Imperial kitchens from his duties with Kang Xi in the Upper Library, Trinket did not have long to wait for Butcher Qian's arrival. This time the butcher had four assistants with him, carrying between them the neatly butchered, immaculately clean carcasses of two large, fat pigs, each, at a rough estimate, representing not less than three hundred catties of pork. 'Laurie Goong-goong, ' he told Trinket, 'to get the most value out of this China-root pork, you want to eat some each day, as soon as you get up in the morning. It's best if you cut only as much as you need at one time and roast it straight away. I'll have one of these pigs carried to your quarters now. You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow. What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.'
Returning to the Imperial kitchens from his duties with Kang Xi in the Upper Library, Trinket did not have long to wait for Butcher Qian's arrival. This time the butcher had four assistants with him, carrying between them the neatly butchered, immaculately clean carcasses of two large, fat pigs, each, at a rough estimate, representing not less than three hundred catties of pork. 'Laurie Goong-goong, ' he told Trinket, 'to get the most value out of this China-root pork, you want to eat some each day, as soon as you get up in the morning. It's best if you cut only as much as you need at one time and roast it straight away. I'll have one of these pigs carried to your quarters now. You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow. What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.' Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig.
Returning to the Imperial kitchens from his duties with Kang Xi in the Upper Library, Trinket did not have long to wait for Butcher Qian's arrival. This time the butcher had four assistants with him, carrying between them the neatly butchered, immaculately clean carcasses of two large, fat pigs, each, at a rough estimate, representing not less than three hundred catties of pork. 'Laurie Goong-goong, ' he told Trinket, 'to get the most value out of this China-root pork, you want to eat some each day, as soon as you get up in the morning. It's best if you cut only as much as you need at one time and roast it straight away. I'll have one of these pigs carried to your quarters now. You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow. What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.' Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens.
Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death."
Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over.
Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction.
Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction.
Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank.
Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud.
Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old."
Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!"
Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms.
Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation.
Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central.
Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently.
Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages.
Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways.
Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas.
Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout.
Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have.
Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day.
Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have.
Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day.
Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack.
Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy.
Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology.
Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds.
Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack.
Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted.
Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment.
Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible.
Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan!
Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans!
Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from?
Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me.
Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office.
Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied.
Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition.
Right then the cigarette smoke choked me, and with one eye open and the other closed I looked terrible. The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me.
Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders.
Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads.
Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned.
Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits.
Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure.
Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it.
Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins.
Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to.
Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years.
Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum.
Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name.
Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan.
Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards.
Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution.
Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist.
Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf....
Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed.
Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold.
Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed.
Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold.
Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in.
Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in. She stood there for a while, silent.
Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in. She stood there for a while, silent. Then she turned and walked away.
Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in. She stood there for a while, silent. Then she turned and walked away. She could no longer feel grief.
Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in. She stood there for a while, silent. Then she turned and walked away. She could no longer feel grief. She was now like a Geiger counter that had been subjected to too much radiation, no longer capable of giving any reaction, noiselessly displaying a reading of zero.
Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in. She stood there for a while, silent. Then she turned and walked away. She could no longer feel grief. She was now like a Geiger counter that had been subjected to too much radiation, no longer capable of giving any reaction, noiselessly displaying a reading of zero. But as she was about to leave Ruan's home, Wenjie turned around for a final look.
Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in. She stood there for a while, silent. Then she turned and walked away. She could no longer feel grief. She was now like a Geiger counter that had been subjected to too much radiation, no longer capable of giving any reaction, noiselessly displaying a reading of zero. But as she was about to leave Ruan's home, Wenjie turned around for a final look. She noticed that Professor Ruan had put on makeup.
Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this.
Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains.
Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains.
Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated.
Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May.
Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed.
Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms.
Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange.
Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric.
Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal.
Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency.
Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance.
Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides.
Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open.
Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness.
Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise.
Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think.
Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance.
Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets.
Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!'
Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen.
Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate.
Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat.
Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands.
Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically.
Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds.
Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart.
Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives.
Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs.
Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future.
Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future. We have nothing."
Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future. We have nothing." Ye had no words.
Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future. We have nothing." Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently.
Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future. We have nothing." Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it.
Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future. We have nothing." Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars.
Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future. We have nothing." Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?'
SHANGHAI MUST HAVE at least a hundred Peace Lanes, some occupying a large area connecting two major streets, others connected to other longtang, forming a vast network of twisted, dirty lanes where one can easily get lost.
SHANGHAI MUST HAVE at least a hundred Peace Lanes, some occupying a large area connecting two major streets, others connected to other longtang, forming a vast network of twisted, dirty lanes where one can easily get lost. As confusing as they may be to outsiders, each has developed a distinct identity simply through having survived for so many years.
SHANGHAI MUST HAVE at least a hundred Peace Lanes, some occupying a large area connecting two major streets, others connected to other longtang, forming a vast network of twisted, dirty lanes where one can easily get lost. As confusing as they may be to outsiders, each has developed a distinct identity simply through having survived for so many years. Under moonlight, these blocks of crumbling wood and brick look positively serene, like something out of a painting executed with minute brushstrokes; they too hold memories and aspirations.
SHANGHAI MUST HAVE at least a hundred Peace Lanes, some occupying a large area connecting two major streets, others connected to other longtang, forming a vast network of twisted, dirty lanes where one can easily get lost. As confusing as they may be to outsiders, each has developed a distinct identity simply through having survived for so many years. Under moonlight, these blocks of crumbling wood and brick look positively serene, like something out of a painting executed with minute brushstrokes; they too hold memories and aspirations. The ringing bells make their evening rounds, reminding residents to watch their cooking fires, evincing a trace of warmth and goodwill from those who live there.
SHANGHAI MUST HAVE at least a hundred Peace Lanes, some occupying a large area connecting two major streets, others connected to other longtang, forming a vast network of twisted, dirty lanes where one can easily get lost. As confusing as they may be to outsiders, each has developed a distinct identity simply through having survived for so many years. Under moonlight, these blocks of crumbling wood and brick look positively serene, like something out of a painting executed with minute brushstrokes; they too hold memories and aspirations. The ringing bells make their evening rounds, reminding residents to watch their cooking fires, evincing a trace of warmth and goodwill from those who live there. Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes.
SHANGHAI MUST HAVE at least a hundred Peace Lanes, some occupying a large area connecting two major streets, others connected to other longtang, forming a vast network of twisted, dirty lanes where one can easily get lost. As confusing as they may be to outsiders, each has developed a distinct identity simply through having survived for so many years. Under moonlight, these blocks of crumbling wood and brick look positively serene, like something out of a painting executed with minute brushstrokes; they too hold memories and aspirations. The ringing bells make their evening rounds, reminding residents to watch their cooking fires, evincing a trace of warmth and goodwill from those who live there. Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes. Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles.
SHANGHAI MUST HAVE at least a hundred Peace Lanes, some occupying a large area connecting two major streets, others connected to other longtang, forming a vast network of twisted, dirty lanes where one can easily get lost. As confusing as they may be to outsiders, each has developed a distinct identity simply through having survived for so many years. Under moonlight, these blocks of crumbling wood and brick look positively serene, like something out of a painting executed with minute brushstrokes; they too hold memories and aspirations. The ringing bells make their evening rounds, reminding residents to watch their cooking fires, evincing a trace of warmth and goodwill from those who live there. Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes. Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles. Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun.
SHANGHAI MUST HAVE at least a hundred Peace Lanes, some occupying a large area connecting two major streets, others connected to other longtang, forming a vast network of twisted, dirty lanes where one can easily get lost. As confusing as they may be to outsiders, each has developed a distinct identity simply through having survived for so many years. Under moonlight, these blocks of crumbling wood and brick look positively serene, like something out of a painting executed with minute brushstrokes; they too hold memories and aspirations. The ringing bells make their evening rounds, reminding residents to watch their cooking fires, evincing a trace of warmth and goodwill from those who live there. Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes. Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles. Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood.
SHANGHAI MUST HAVE at least a hundred Peace Lanes, some occupying a large area connecting two major streets, others connected to other longtang, forming a vast network of twisted, dirty lanes where one can easily get lost. As confusing as they may be to outsiders, each has developed a distinct identity simply through having survived for so many years. Under moonlight, these blocks of crumbling wood and brick look positively serene, like something out of a painting executed with minute brushstrokes; they too hold memories and aspirations. The ringing bells make their evening rounds, reminding residents to watch their cooking fires, evincing a trace of warmth and goodwill from those who live there. Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes. Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles. Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes.
Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students.
Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth.
Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment.
Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness?
Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back?
Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly.
Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris.
Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies.
Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself.
Science has given no evidence either way."
Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist.
Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd.
Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded.
Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!"
Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!"
Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!"
Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist.
Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!"
Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings.
Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing.
Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections.
Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane.
Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living.
Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms.
Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles.
Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor.
Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients.
Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad.
Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later.
Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted.
Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire.
Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight.
Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes.
Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face.
Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him.
Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall.
Second Grandma had been buried in the black earth of her hometown.
Second Grandma had been buried in the black earth of her hometown. Her body was enclosed in a coffin of thin willow covered with an uneven coat of reddish-brown varnish that failed to camouflage its wormy, beetle-holed surface.
Second Grandma had been buried in the black earth of her hometown. Her body was enclosed in a coffin of thin willow covered with an uneven coat of reddish-brown varnish that failed to camouflage its wormy, beetle-holed surface. The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind.
Second Grandma had been buried in the black earth of her hometown. Her body was enclosed in a coffin of thin willow covered with an uneven coat of reddish-brown varnish that failed to camouflage its wormy, beetle-holed surface. The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind. In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar.
Second Grandma had been buried in the black earth of her hometown. Her body was enclosed in a coffin of thin willow covered with an uneven coat of reddish-brown varnish that failed to camouflage its wormy, beetle-holed surface. The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind. In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar. Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . .
Second Grandma had been buried in the black earth of her hometown. Her body was enclosed in a coffin of thin willow covered with an uneven coat of reddish-brown varnish that failed to camouflage its wormy, beetle-holed surface. The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind. In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar. Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite.
Second Grandma had been buried in the black earth of her hometown. Her body was enclosed in a coffin of thin willow covered with an uneven coat of reddish-brown varnish that failed to camouflage its wormy, beetle-holed surface. The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind. In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar. Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum.
Second Grandma had been buried in the black earth of her hometown. Her body was enclosed in a coffin of thin willow covered with an uneven coat of reddish-brown varnish that failed to camouflage its wormy, beetle-holed surface. The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind. In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar. Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven.
Second Grandma had been buried in the black earth of her hometown. Her body was enclosed in a coffin of thin willow covered with an uneven coat of reddish-brown varnish that failed to camouflage its wormy, beetle-holed surface. The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind. In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar. Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom.
Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie.
Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie. She was three months pregnant.
Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie. She was three months pregnant. A period of increased tenderness, pregnancy is a time of weakness during which women need attention and protection, and Second Grandma was no exception.
Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie. She was three months pregnant. A period of increased tenderness, pregnancy is a time of weakness during which women need attention and protection, and Second Grandma was no exception. Counting the days on her fingers, she longed for Granddad.
Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie. She was three months pregnant. A period of increased tenderness, pregnancy is a time of weakness during which women need attention and protection, and Second Grandma was no exception. Counting the days on her fingers, she longed for Granddad. He would be there tomorrow.
Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie. She was three months pregnant. A period of increased tenderness, pregnancy is a time of weakness during which women need attention and protection, and Second Grandma was no exception. Counting the days on her fingers, she longed for Granddad. He would be there tomorrow. Another crisp gunshot sounded outside the village,
Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . .
Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite.
Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum.
Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven.
Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom.
Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue.
Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail.
Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows.
Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land.
Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards.
Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit.
Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside.
Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace.
Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms.
Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped.
Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body.
Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor.
Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair.
Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation.
Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again.
Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment.
Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.'
Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui.
Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!'
Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come!
Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui.
Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.'
Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler.
Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat.
Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable.
Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.'
Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather.
Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody?
Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement.
Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!'
Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework.
Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle.
Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home.
Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.'
Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu.
Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?'
Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.'
Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness!
Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits.
Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness! You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard.
Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever.
Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch.
Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly:
Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now!
Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense!
Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.'
Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly.
Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes!
Seeing how ill she looked and realizing that distress of mind could only aggravate her condition, Bao-yu stifled his indignation and did his best to comfort her so that she might be able to settle down once more and continue sweating out the fever. Her skin was burning to the touch. He decided to stay with her for a while, and lying down beside her, spoke to her soothingly: 'Just try to get better, now! Never mind all that other nonsense! It's of no importance.' Aroma smiled bitterly. 'If I had allowed myself to get upset about things like that, I shouldn't have lasted in this room for five minutes! Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more.
Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned.
Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial.
Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences.
Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels.
Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means.
Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels.
Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style.
Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style. Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again.
Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style. Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again. Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure.
Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave.
Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock.
Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights.
Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home.
Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene.
Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared.
Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life.
Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air.
Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life. The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there.
Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with.
Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him:
Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time?
Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace?
Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can.
Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset!
Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!'
Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly.
Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that.
Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy!
Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!'
Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed.
Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here!
Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!'
Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!'
Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone.
Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror.
Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here! I'll do yours for you too, if you like!' 'I wouldn't presume, thanks all the same!' She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed.
Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf.
Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again.
Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear.
Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant.
Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters.
Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next.
Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts.
Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day.
Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought.
Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?"
Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent.
Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence.
Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued.
Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . .
Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that.
Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry."
Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say.
Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry." Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help.
Seven!
Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible.
Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three.
Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six.
Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!'
Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield.
Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her.
Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you?
Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on!
Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald.
Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it.
Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed.
Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf.
Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again.
Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear.
Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant.
Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters.
Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next.
Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables.
Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook.
Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark.
Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question:
Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity.
Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why.
Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked.
Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly.
Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?"
Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers.
Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down.
Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry.
Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry. They know what to do."
Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry. They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar.
Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry. They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges.
Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry. They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators.
Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry. They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs.
Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry. They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars.
Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck.
Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target."
Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked.
Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order.
Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither."
Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers.
Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down.
Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry.
Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry. They know what to do."
Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust.
Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told.
Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip.
Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth.
Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion.
Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all.
Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong.
Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle.
Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity.
Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told.
Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip.
Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth.
Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion.
Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all.
Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong.
Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle.
Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity.
Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them.
Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own.
Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that.
Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged.
Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal.
Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power.
Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions.
Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls.
Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room.
Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor.
Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this.
Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic.
Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible.
Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again.
Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye.
Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount.
Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere.
Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary.
Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory.
Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them.
Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left.
Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned.
Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them.
Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed.
Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died.
Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk.
Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge.
Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards.
Shao Lin shouted.
Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature.
Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity?
Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?"
Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person.
Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly.
Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult.
Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing?
Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing? That's reactionary!
Shao nodded at the girl.
Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing.
Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye.
Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?"
Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know."
Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know." "What?"
Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know." "What?" "I'm saying I don't know.
Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know." "What?" "I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not.
Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know." "What?" "I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way."
Shao was happy to oblige.
Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely.
Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge!
Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics."
Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results."
Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin.
Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function.
Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression."
Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?"
Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes.
Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach.
Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief.
Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red.
Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded.
Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump.
Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river.
Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her.
Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!'
Sharp-tongued, am I?
Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?'
Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk.
Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!'
Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily.
Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two.
Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on.
Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later.
Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!'
She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel.
She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind:
She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman.
She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that.
She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this.
She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles.
She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant.
She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me.
She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing.
She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it.
She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it. Doing something is very different from liking it.
She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it. Doing something is very different from liking it. The former warranted going on denouncement trips; and the latter warranted being torn apart by five running horses or being minced by thousands of knives.
She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it. Doing something is very different from liking it. The former warranted going on denouncement trips; and the latter warranted being torn apart by five running horses or being minced by thousands of knives. But no one had the power to tear us apart with five horses, so they had no choice but to set us free.
She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it. Doing something is very different from liking it. The former warranted going on denouncement trips; and the latter warranted being torn apart by five running horses or being minced by thousands of knives. But no one had the power to tear us apart with five horses, so they had no choice but to set us free. After Chen Qingyang told me this, the train roared away.
She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it. Doing something is very different from liking it. The former warranted going on denouncement trips; and the latter warranted being torn apart by five running horses or being minced by thousands of knives. But no one had the power to tear us apart with five horses, so they had no choice but to set us free. After Chen Qingyang told me this, the train roared away. From that moment on, I never saw her again.
She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear.
She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship.
She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times.
She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties.
She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai.
She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip.
She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me.
She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair.
She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket.
She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods.
She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside.
She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky.
She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life.
She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth.
She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely.
She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha.
She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing.
She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her.
She also said her breasts were made this way.
She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them.
She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem.
She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife.
She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married.
She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary.
She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register.
She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon.
She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register. So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted.
She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north.
She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands.
She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha.
She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking.
She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs.
She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread.
She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted.
She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck.
She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her.
She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped.
She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue.
She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan.
She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched.
She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all.
She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor.
She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception.
She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake.
She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor.
She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect.
She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin.
She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature.
She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness.
She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud.
She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time.
She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker!
She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!"
She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!" I went out to see what was going on.
She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up.
She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough.
She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together.
She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market.
She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk.
She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom?
She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early.
She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave.
She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again.
She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her.
She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time.
She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body.
She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body. It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time.
She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body. It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time. Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number.
She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body. It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time. Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number. When the tune changed, someone else invited Wang Qiyao to dance.
She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body. It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time. Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number. When the tune changed, someone else invited Wang Qiyao to dance. During the next number, they each danced with their respective partners but their eyes occasionally met, whereupon they exchanged a knowing smile, lit up with the joy of this chance meeting.
She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body. It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time. Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number. When the tune changed, someone else invited Wang Qiyao to dance. During the next number, they each danced with their respective partners but their eyes occasionally met, whereupon they exchanged a knowing smile, lit up with the joy of this chance meeting. The party took place on the evening of National Day and fireworks were being set off from one of the balconies.
She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body. It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time. Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number. When the tune changed, someone else invited Wang Qiyao to dance. During the next number, they each danced with their respective partners but their eyes occasionally met, whereupon they exchanged a knowing smile, lit up with the joy of this chance meeting. The party took place on the evening of National Day and fireworks were being set off from one of the balconies. A single rocket shot up into the darkness and slowly unfurled its fiery petals in the night sky before breaking up into a stream of falling stars, which vanished slowly, leaving a faint white shadow in the sky.
She asked me to see her off at the train station.
She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect.
She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up.
She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady.
She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit.
She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine.
She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back.
She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway.
She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation.
She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell.
She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her.
She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then!
She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then! Off we go!'
She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then! Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body.
She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then! Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said.
She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then! Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.'
She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then! Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang.
She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then! Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be?
She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour.
She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch.
She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.'
She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple.
She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground.
She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself.
She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat.
She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on!
She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on! Take me there!'
She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time.
She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong.
She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother.
She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village.
She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on.
She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them.
She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts.
She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight.
She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes.
She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there.
She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it.
She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend.
She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her.
She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes.
She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes.
She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left.
She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't.
She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed.
She became very submissive, not saying another word.
She became very submissive, not saying another word. Of course, it was wrong to slap her bottom, but I thought this kind of thing might not be what other damaged goods and their lovers get into.
She became very submissive, not saying another word. Of course, it was wrong to slap her bottom, but I thought this kind of thing might not be what other damaged goods and their lovers get into. So the incident seemed beside the point and I didn't write about it.
She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated.
She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat.
She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket.
She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested.
She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor?
She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it.
She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it. Oh help!
She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it. Oh help! What am I going to do?
She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it. Oh help! What am I going to do? I have to get out of this Palace as quickly as possible.
She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them.
She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow!
She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me.
She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter.
She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan.
She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too.
She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination.
She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do."
She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused.
She came to Beijing on a business trip.
She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me.
She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair.
She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket.
She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve.
She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid.
She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot.
She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company.
She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her.
She carried a netted bag stuffed with fruits, crackers, milk powder, and a barely used bed sheet.
She carried a netted bag stuffed with fruits, crackers, milk powder, and a barely used bed sheet. She emptied everything out onto the table before Wang Qiyao could stop her, and with several forceful motions, ripped the bed sheet into several small pieces to be used as diapers.
She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies.
She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy.
She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also.
She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night.
She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region.
She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance.
She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day.
She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day.
She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around.
She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did.
She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way.
She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized.
She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us.
She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood.
She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back.
She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room.
She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far.
She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back.
She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night?
She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity.
She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets.
She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still.
She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others.
She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her.
She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk.
She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports.
She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time.
She could no longer feel grief.
She could no longer feel grief. She was now like a Geiger counter that had been subjected to too much radiation, no longer capable of giving any reaction, noiselessly displaying a reading of zero.
She could no longer feel grief. She was now like a Geiger counter that had been subjected to too much radiation, no longer capable of giving any reaction, noiselessly displaying a reading of zero. But as she was about to leave Ruan's home, Wenjie turned around for a final look.
She could no longer feel grief. She was now like a Geiger counter that had been subjected to too much radiation, no longer capable of giving any reaction, noiselessly displaying a reading of zero. But as she was about to leave Ruan's home, Wenjie turned around for a final look. She noticed that Professor Ruan had put on makeup.
She could no longer feel grief. She was now like a Geiger counter that had been subjected to too much radiation, no longer capable of giving any reaction, noiselessly displaying a reading of zero. But as she was about to leave Ruan's home, Wenjie turned around for a final look. She noticed that Professor Ruan had put on makeup. She was wearing a light coat of lipstick and a pair of high heels.
She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings:
She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh!
She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh! One of the masters!
She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh! One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers!
She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh! One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed!
She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh! One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind.
She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh! One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...'
She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh! One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily.
She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings: 'Huh! One of the masters! Cheating a maid out of a few coppers! Even I should be ashamed! Look how much money Bao-yu lost when he was playing with us the other day, yet he didn't mind. Even when some of the maids took all he had left, he only laughed...' She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber.
She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days.
She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days.
She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng.
She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold.
She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through.
She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend.
She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was.
She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant.
She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan.
She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake.
She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have.
She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods.
She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body.
She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace.
She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica.
She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear.
She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope.
She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods.
She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood.
She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty.
She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan.
She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her.
She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself.
She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue.
She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it.
She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun.
She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse.
She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out.
She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind.
She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him.
She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone.
She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her.
She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it.
She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one.
She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart.
She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched.
She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep.
She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir.
She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?'
She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?'
She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically.
She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss.
She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep.
She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep. Nightingale!
She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir. Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep. Nightingale! Come inside now!
She covered her eyes and sobbed.
She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes.
She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city.
She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back?
She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back? We still have nothing.
She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back? We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives.
She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back? We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs.
She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back? We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future.
She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back? We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future. We have nothing."
She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished.
She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha.
She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha.
She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world.
She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship.
She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha).
She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her.
She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts.
She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship.
She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha.
She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha.
She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world.
She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship.
She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha).
She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her.
She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts.
She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship.
She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing.
She cried out then and abandoned all hope.
She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard.
She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily.
She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye.
She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down.
She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake.
She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have.
She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods.
She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body.
She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu.
She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine.
She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it.
She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang.
She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again.
She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.'
She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia.
She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses.
She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully.
She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful.
She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation.
She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again.
She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment.
She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.'
She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui.
She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!'
She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come!
She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui.
She did it for our great friendship.
She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise.
She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin.
She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect.
She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence.
She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time.
She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue.
She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing.
She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office.
She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist.
She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity.
She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was.
She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears.
She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman.
She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead.
She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter.
She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation.
She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation. "Don't worry, Auntie.
She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao.
She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover.
She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories.
She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another?
She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight?
She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!"
She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties.
She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side.
She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party.
She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up.
She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came.
She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms.
She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session.
She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched.
She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day.
She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else.
She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other.
She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her.
She didn't know how much time had passed.
She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away.
She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars.
She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened.
She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke.
She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her.
She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face.
She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood.
She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her.
She didn't know who it was.
She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face.
She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving.
She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?"
She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng.
She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes:
She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm.
She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness.
She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground.
She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file.
She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them.
She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent.
She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books.
She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die.
She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly.
She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place.
She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time.
She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments.
She didn't pay much attention to this at first.
She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was.
She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home.
She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands.
She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather.
She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings.
She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces.
She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors.
She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village.
She didn't want to love other people, not even one.
She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart.
She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched.
She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there.
She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us.
She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew.
She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village.
She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go.
She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back.
She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also.
She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night.
She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region.
She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance.
She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day.
She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day.
She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around.
She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere.
She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day. Perhaps because there was no one around. I couldn't tell whether there were people around or not in the evening, because it was silver-gray everywhere. If you traveled with a torch, it meant you wanted the whole world to know where you were; if you didn't, it would be like wearing a cape of invisibility—people who knew you were there could see you, and people who didn't couldn't.
She drowned in the Yellow River.
She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team.
She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths!
She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!'
She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep.
She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice.
She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing.
She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ...
She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore."
She emptied everything out onto the table before Wang Qiyao could stop her, and with several forceful motions, ripped the bed sheet into several small pieces to be used as diapers.
She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes.
She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care.
She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself.
She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father.
She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye.
She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye.
She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask.
She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts.
She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death.
She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan.
She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth.
She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory.
She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades.
She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened.
She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence.
She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light.
She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed.
She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan.
She even knocked over a glass, which shattered on the floor, but didn't bother to pick up the pieces.
She even knocked over a glass, which shattered on the floor, but didn't bother to pick up the pieces. Mr. Cheng hurried out to call a pedicab, came back in to help her downstairs, and then rushed them off to the hospital.
She even knocked over a glass, which shattered on the floor, but didn't bother to pick up the pieces. Mr. Cheng hurried out to call a pedicab, came back in to help her downstairs, and then rushed them off to the hospital. Having arrived at the hospital, she seemed to improve, and Mr. Cheng went out to get something for their dinner.
She even knocked over a glass, which shattered on the floor, but didn't bother to pick up the pieces. Mr. Cheng hurried out to call a pedicab, came back in to help her downstairs, and then rushed them off to the hospital. Having arrived at the hospital, she seemed to improve, and Mr. Cheng went out to get something for their dinner. By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room.
She even knocked over a glass, which shattered on the floor, but didn't bother to pick up the pieces. Mr. Cheng hurried out to call a pedicab, came back in to help her downstairs, and then rushed them off to the hospital. Having arrived at the hospital, she seemed to improve, and Mr. Cheng went out to get something for their dinner. By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room. It was a baby girl.
She even knocked over a glass, which shattered on the floor, but didn't bother to pick up the pieces. Mr. Cheng hurried out to call a pedicab, came back in to help her downstairs, and then rushed them off to the hospital. Having arrived at the hospital, she seemed to improve, and Mr. Cheng went out to get something for their dinner. By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room. It was a baby girl. She was born at eight o'clock.
She even knocked over a glass, which shattered on the floor, but didn't bother to pick up the pieces. Mr. Cheng hurried out to call a pedicab, came back in to help her downstairs, and then rushed them off to the hospital. Having arrived at the hospital, she seemed to improve, and Mr. Cheng went out to get something for their dinner. By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room. It was a baby girl. She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair.
She even knocked over a glass, which shattered on the floor, but didn't bother to pick up the pieces. Mr. Cheng hurried out to call a pedicab, came back in to help her downstairs, and then rushed them off to the hospital. Having arrived at the hospital, she seemed to improve, and Mr. Cheng went out to get something for their dinner. By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room. It was a baby girl. She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like?
She even knocked over a glass, which shattered on the floor, but didn't bother to pick up the pieces. Mr. Cheng hurried out to call a pedicab, came back in to help her downstairs, and then rushed them off to the hospital. Having arrived at the hospital, she seemed to improve, and Mr. Cheng went out to get something for their dinner. By the time he got back, Wang Qiyao had already been taken into the delivery room. It was a baby girl. She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang.
She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool.
She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist.
She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like.
She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof.
She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds.
She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback.
She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past.
She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends.
She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her.
She felt an endless flow of sorrow.
She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body.
She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body.
She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die.
She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out.
She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind.
She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him.
She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone.
She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her.
She felt disconnected from everyone.
She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her.
She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it.
She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one.
She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart.
She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched.
She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there.
She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us.
She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew.
She felt like she had been there just the day before, surrounded by faces she knew.
She felt like she had been there just the day before, surrounded by faces she knew. When the process was completed, the old Wang Qiyao emerged in the mirror—the intervening three years seemed to have been snipped off along with her split ends.
She felt like she had been there just the day before, surrounded by faces she knew. When the process was completed, the old Wang Qiyao emerged in the mirror—the intervening three years seemed to have been snipped off along with her split ends. Looking into the mirror, she noted Madame Yan's face, on which was a mixture of astonishment and envy.
She felt like she had been there just the day before, surrounded by faces she knew. When the process was completed, the old Wang Qiyao emerged in the mirror—the intervening three years seemed to have been snipped off along with her split ends. Looking into the mirror, she noted Madame Yan's face, on which was a mixture of astonishment and envy. As the stylist gave her hair a last-minute adjustment with a hand blower, the expression on Wang Qiyao's face, turning slightly to avoid the hot air with just a soupçon of the spoiled child, belonged to yesteryear.
She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside.
She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky.
She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life.
She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth.
She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely.
She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha.
She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing.
She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her.
She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth.
She felt unusually happy.
She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway.
She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished.
She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha.
She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha.
She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world.
She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship.
She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha).
She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her.
She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day.
She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this.
She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship.
She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise.
She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin.
She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect.
She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence.
She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time.
She finally awoke.
She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her.
She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face.
She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood.
She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her.
She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents.
She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died.
She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child.
She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health.
She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship.
She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times.
She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties.
She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai.
She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip.
She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me.
She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair.
She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket.
She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve.
She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care!
She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing!
She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead!
She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!"
She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying.
She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on.
She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie.
She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ."
She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh.
She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside.
She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass.
She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful.
She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her.
She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this?
She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?"
She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?" It was a condom.
She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?" It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little.
She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?" It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her.
She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far.
She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back.
She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me.
She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear.
She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense.
She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession.
She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more.
She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head.
She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked.
She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try.
She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her.
She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first.
She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was.
She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home.
She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands.
She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather.
She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings.
She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces.
She gave me a shot and I left.
She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't.
She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed.
She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team.
She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope.
She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway.
She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left.
She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence.
She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't. When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic.
She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment.
She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered.
She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too.
She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu.
She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.'
She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily).
She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you.
She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.'
She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused?
She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette.
She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity.
She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said.
She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh.
She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table.
She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa."
She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said.
She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy."
She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ."
She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her.
She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price.
She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden.
She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house.
She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens.
She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants.
She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39.
She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor.
She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan.
She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late.
She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her.
She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes.
She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth.
She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him.
She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white.
She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling.
She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love.
She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats.
She had come straight from work in Yangshupu and had had to transfer several times on the bus.
She had come straight from work in Yangshupu and had had to transfer several times on the bus. By the time she got there, her hair was disheveled, her shoes were covered with dust, and she was quite hoarse.
She had come straight from work in Yangshupu and had had to transfer several times on the bus. By the time she got there, her hair was disheveled, her shoes were covered with dust, and she was quite hoarse. She carried a netted bag stuffed with fruits, crackers, milk powder, and a barely used bed sheet.
She had come straight from work in Yangshupu and had had to transfer several times on the bus. By the time she got there, her hair was disheveled, her shoes were covered with dust, and she was quite hoarse. She carried a netted bag stuffed with fruits, crackers, milk powder, and a barely used bed sheet. She emptied everything out onto the table before Wang Qiyao could stop her, and with several forceful motions, ripped the bed sheet into several small pieces to be used as diapers.
She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose.
She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed.
She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said.
She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me.
She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.'
She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes.
She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again.
She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully.
She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha!
She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up.
She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away.
She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day.
She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao.
She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng.
She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days.
She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days.
She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng.
She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold.
She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base.
She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater.
She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere.
She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life.
She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds.
She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident.
She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo.
She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students.
She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth.
She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs.
She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest.
She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house.
She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life.
She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society.
She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality.
She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years.
She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma.
She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit.
She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily.
She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye.
She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down.
She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake.
She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have.
She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods.
She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body.
She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace.
She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica.
She had promised to help me in every respect.
She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence.
She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time.
She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue.
She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing.
She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office.
She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore.
She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me.
She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone.
She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold.
She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through.
She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend.
She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was.
She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant.
She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan.
She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth.
She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory.
She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades.
She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers.
She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound.
She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life.
She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back.
She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance.
She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe.
She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home.
She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home.
She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother.
She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely.
She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge!
She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics."
She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results."
She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin.
She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function.
She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression."
She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?"
She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session.
She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal.
She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them.
She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room.
She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it.
She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap.
She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband.
She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was.
She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face.
She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving.
She hadn't been that way before.
She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down.
She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then.
She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed.
She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care.
She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way.
She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them.
She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem.
She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife.
She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker.
She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter.
She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig.
She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother.
She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive.
She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects.
She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before.
She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down.
She hadn't changed much in twenty years, except that her nipples had grown a little bit bigger and darker. She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then.
She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck.
She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her.
She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past.
She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age.
She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent.
She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now.
She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed.
She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin.
She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in.
She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence.
She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist.
She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity.
She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was.
She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears.
She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman.
She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead.
She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter.
She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter. He stood behind her for a moment before offering a timid attempt at consolation.
She has no choice.
She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?"
She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath.
She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible.
She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl.
She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears.
She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth.
She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset."
She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly.
She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted.
She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed.
She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent.
She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her.
She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time.
She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body.
She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body. It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time.
She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body. It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time. Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number.
She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body. It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time. Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number. When the tune changed, someone else invited Wang Qiyao to dance.
She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten.
She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there.
She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up.
She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights.
She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?'
She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her.
She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket.
She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.'
She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way.
She hoicked him to his feet.
She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu.
She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.'
She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma.
She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.'
She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard.
She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water.
She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite.
She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma. 'If you stay moping indoors like this, you'll get even more bored.' Bao-yu followed her advice, albeit half-heartedly, and went out into the courtyard. After visiting the cages in the gallery and playing for a bit with the birds, he ambled out of the courtyard into the Garden and along the batik of Drenched Blossoms Stream, pausing for a while to look at the goldfish in the water. As he did so, a pair of fawns came running like the wind from the hillside opposite. Bao-yu was puzzled.
She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane.
She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living.
She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms.
She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles.
She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor.
She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients.
She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening.
She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask.
She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street.
She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity.
She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help.
She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye.
She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away.
She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along.
She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching.
She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles.
She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere.
She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist.
She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses.
She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers!
She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day.
She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself.
She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that?
She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you.
She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room.
She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!'
She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl!
She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant.
She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters.
She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next.
She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts.
She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day.
She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought.
She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up.
She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage.
She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane.
She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him.
She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink.
She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need.
She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance.
She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted.
She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed.
She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent.
She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her.
She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time.
She immediately behaved herself after getting spanked.
She immediately behaved herself after getting spanked. She became very submissive, not saying another word.
She immediately behaved herself after getting spanked. She became very submissive, not saying another word. Of course, it was wrong to slap her bottom, but I thought this kind of thing might not be what other damaged goods and their lovers get into.
She immediately behaved herself after getting spanked. She became very submissive, not saying another word. Of course, it was wrong to slap her bottom, but I thought this kind of thing might not be what other damaged goods and their lovers get into. So the incident seemed beside the point and I didn't write about it.
She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry.
She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot.
She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following:
She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics?
She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean?
She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back?
She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front?
She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games.
She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front? After I cleared things up, the leaders told me not to play word games. Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them.
She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies.
She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself.
She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality.
She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger.
She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream.
She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals?
She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe?
She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars?
She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen?
She knew that the chaos in society could not last long.
She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country.
She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power.
She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off.
She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position.
She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister.
She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again.
She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university.
She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself.
She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her.
She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine.
She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion.
She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend.
She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep.
She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him.
She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily.
She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was.
She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm.
She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father.
She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman.
She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village.
She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later.
She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad.
She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later.
She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted.
She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire.
She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad. In 1938, Japanese soldiers murdered this young aunt of mine with a bayonet, then gang-raped Second Grandma – this, too, I'll clear up later. Granddad and Father were exhausted. The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight.
She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound.
She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back.
She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark.
She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went.
She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore.
She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow.
She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body.
She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body.
She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die.
She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard.
She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her.
She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her.
She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.'
She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in.
She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it.
She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.'
She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?'
She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes.
She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane.
She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen.
She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state.
She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan.
She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house.
She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool.
She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist.
She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like.
She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof.
She looked angry.
She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too.
She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse.
She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either.
She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded.
She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was.
She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest.
She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example.
She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat.
She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression.
She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land.
She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know.
She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say?
She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market.
She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping.
She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight.
She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai.
She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been?
She looked like she was about to slap me.
She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps.
She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods.
She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business."
She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped.
She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue.
She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan.
She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched.
She looked like she was about to slap me. This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all.
She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry.
She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor.
She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan.
She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long.
She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country.
She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power.
She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off.
She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position.
She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor. This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister.
She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184.
She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds.
She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said.
She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality."
She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?"
She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?" Pan asked, interested.
She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?" Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said.
She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?" Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting."
She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?" Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive.
She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.'
She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru.
She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good.
She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses.
She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow.
She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom.
She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously.
She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again.
She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.' To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed.
She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen.
She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state.
She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan.
She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house.
She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool.
She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist.
She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like.
She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof.
She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house. She favored a short green Chinese jacket over a pair of Western-style pants made of cheviot wool. When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds.
She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy.
She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy. Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting.
She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy. Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting. Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions.
She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy. Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting. Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in.
She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy. Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting. Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself.
She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy. Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting. Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said.
She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy. Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting. Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!'
She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy. Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting. Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle.
She nearly asked him about it, but in the end was too shy. Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting. Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said.
She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric.
She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days.
She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood.
She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings.
She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing.
She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections.
She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane.
She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living.
She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms.
She never returned.
She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them.
She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed.
She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died.
She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk.
She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge.
She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards.
She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity.
She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds.
She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything.
She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change.
She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately.
She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha.
She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha.
She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it.
She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened.
She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed.
She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed. They had no choice but to place it into her file.
She noticed that Professor Ruan had put on makeup.
She noticed that Professor Ruan had put on makeup. She was wearing a light coat of lipstick and a pair of high heels.
She only said, "They're very, very far away.
She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall."
She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework.
She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace.
She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes.
She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness.
She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one.
She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world.
She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed.
She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others.
She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her.
She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk.
She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports.
She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time.
She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work.
She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be?
She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle.
She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm.
She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes.
She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs.
She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better.
She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days.
She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them.
She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding.
She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try.
She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her.
She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first.
She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed.
She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high.
She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off.
She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down.
She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle.
She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals.
She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery....
She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough.
She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!"
She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose.
She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face.
She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then.
She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home.
She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway.
She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school.
She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine.
She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid.
She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway. Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer.
She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need.
She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance.
She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted.
She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed.
She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent.
She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her.
She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time.
She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body.
She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body. It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time.
She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl!
She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!'
She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went:
She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do!
She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!'
She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands:
She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid!
She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!'
She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her.
She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you."
She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths.
She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng.
She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say.
She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate.
She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!"
She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you."
She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say.
She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you." Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile.
She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes.
She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness.
She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one.
She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world.
She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed.
She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky.
She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun....
She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams.
She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart.
She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence.
She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light.
She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed.
She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan.
She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened.
She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said.
She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan.
She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you!
She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you."
She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye.
She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?"
She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know."
She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know." "What?"
She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know." "What?" "I'm saying I don't know.
She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know." "What?" "I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not.
She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know." "What?" "I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way."
She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know." "What?" "I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist.
She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know." "What?" "I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist. This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd.
She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead?
She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left?
She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?"
She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent.
She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence.
She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued.
She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . .
She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that.
She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left? Sent here to listen to you ramble on about your grievances over her?" Mr. Cheng lowered his head contritely and was silent. Jiang Lili also gave up speaking to him, and the two of them sat for some time in an awkward silence. In the end, it was Mr. Cheng who continued. "Actually, I came here to ask a favor of you. . . . I'm not sure what made me break down like that. I'm so sorry."
She ran off on her way.
She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow.
She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his.
She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court.
She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights.
She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival.
She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside.
She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain.
She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow. His eyes sought Crimson's; and hers, as she made pretence of conversing with Trinket, sought his. Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills.
She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team.
She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope.
She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway.
She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left.
She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence.
She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic.
She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies.
She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy.
She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also.
She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports.
She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time.
She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work.
She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be?
She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle.
She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm.
She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left.
She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry.
She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation.
She really must be getting senile.'
She really must be getting senile.' Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do!
She really must be getting senile.' Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do! She's only a silly old woman.
She really must be getting senile.' Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do! She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.'
She really must be getting senile.' Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do! She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off.
She really must be getting senile.' Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do! She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage!
She really must be getting senile.' Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do! She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me!
She really must be getting senile.' Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do! She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces!
She really must be getting senile.' Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do! She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you.
She returned presently to lead him inside.
She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain.
She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills.
She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones.
She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS
She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself.
She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.'
She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in!
She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!'
She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside.
She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm.
She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking.
She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell!
She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again.
She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!'
She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said.
She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change.
She rose, weeping, from the bed and went outside. Bao-yu followed her in alarm. 'Dearest coz, it was very wrong of me to say that, but it just slipped out without thinking. Please don't go and tell! I promise never to say anything like that again. May my mouth rot and my tongue decay if I do!' Just at that moment Aroma came hurrying up: 'Quick!' she said. 'You must come back and change. The Master wants to see you.'
She said "Pah!" and she blushed.
She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her.
She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here.
She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain.
She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain.
She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her.
She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets.
She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world.
She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open.
She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river.
She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them.
She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people.
She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over.
She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along.
She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now?
She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship.
She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem.
She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back?
She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it.
She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them.
She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra.
She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't.
She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back.
She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad.
She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts.
She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion.
She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little.
She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs.
She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me.
She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure.
She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms.
She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while.
She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma.
She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out.
She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm.
She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide.
She said our current life was fun.
She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun.
She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle.
She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over.
She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society.
She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads.
She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction.
She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter.
She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha.
She said she couldn't tell me right then.
She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other.
She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day.
She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station.
She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect.
She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up.
She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady.
She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit.
She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine.
She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers!
She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting!
She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while.
She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself.
She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off.
She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang.
She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury.
She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half.
She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury. I grabbed a machete and slashed at a bottle gourd used for storing pumpkin seeds that hung on the beam, cutting it in half. Frightened, the military deputy leaped out of the room.
She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it.
She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore.
She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day.
She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease.
She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it.
She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them.
She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra.
She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't.
She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore. As the assistant head of the hospital, she was very busy and couldn't even find time to wash her hair every day. Other than that, the corners of her eyes and her neck had begun to crease. She said her daughter suggested that she have plastic surgery, but she couldn't find time to do it. At last she said, OK, now take a look at them. So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back.
She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it.
She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work.
She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan.
She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while.
She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me.
She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all.
She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted.
She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it.
She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood.
She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done.
She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done. She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it.
She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done. She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it. Doing something is very different from liking it.
She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done. She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it. Doing something is very different from liking it. The former warranted going on denouncement trips; and the latter warranted being torn apart by five running horses or being minced by thousands of knives.
She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done. She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it. Doing something is very different from liking it. The former warranted going on denouncement trips; and the latter warranted being torn apart by five running horses or being minced by thousands of knives. But no one had the power to tear us apart with five horses, so they had no choice but to set us free.
She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done. She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it. Doing something is very different from liking it. The former warranted going on denouncement trips; and the latter warranted being torn apart by five running horses or being minced by thousands of knives. But no one had the power to tear us apart with five horses, so they had no choice but to set us free. After Chen Qingyang told me this, the train roared away.
She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done. She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it. Doing something is very different from liking it. The former warranted going on denouncement trips; and the latter warranted being torn apart by five running horses or being minced by thousands of knives. But no one had the power to tear us apart with five horses, so they had no choice but to set us free. After Chen Qingyang told me this, the train roared away. From that moment on, I never saw her again.
She said that's fine, too.
She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit.
She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry.
She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too.
She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse.
She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either.
She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded.
She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was.
She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest.
She said the culprit was her daughter.
She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig.
She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother.
She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive.
She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects.
She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before.
She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down.
She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then.
She said the culprit was her daughter. When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed.
She said the scene depressed her.
She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then.
She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature.
She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels.
She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story.
She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite.
She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were.
She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator.
She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels. As for the details I had cut out, he said it was a good idea to cut them out, because those details destroyed the unity of the story. My friend is really erudite. I was very young when I wrote the confessions and didn't have any learning (I still don't have much learning), or any idea what Victorian underground novels were. What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions.
She said this would arouse her.
She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past.
She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age.
She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent.
She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now.
She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed.
She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin.
She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in.
She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay.
She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this.
She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship.
She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise.
She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin.
She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect.
She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence.
She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time.
She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue.
She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence. I wrote confessions for a long time. The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing.
She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard.
She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north.
She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands.
She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha.
She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking.
She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs.
She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread.
She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted.
She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck.
She said, Go take a crap.
She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath.
She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around.
She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down.
She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick.
She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman.
She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too.
She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her.
She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills.
She said, I didn't say anything.
She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not?
She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed.
She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her.
She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here.
She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain.
She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain.
She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her.
She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets.
She said, I know.
She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say?
She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market.
She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping.
She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight.
She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai.
She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been?
She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin.
She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect.
She said, If you feel like it, just do it.
She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care.
She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me.
She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it.
She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it.
She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field.
She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around.
She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful.
She said, If you feel like it, just do it. I don't care. I thought it would be too selfish if it were only for me. So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes.
She said, Let me be exposed.
She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care.
She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way.
She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them.
She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem.
She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife.
She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married.
She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary.
She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem. After all those years, I just discovered that Chen Qingyang was actually my ex-wife. After we finished our confessions, they wanted us to get married. I thought it was unnecessary. But the leaders said that not getting married would have a very bad influence and insisted that we register.
She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad.
She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts.
She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion.
She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little.
She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them.
She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do?
She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on.
She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry?
She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out.
She said, No problem.
She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back?
She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back.
She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then.
She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground.
She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry.
She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot.
She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following:
She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics?
She said, No rush.
She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more.
She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too.
She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her.
She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air.
She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely.
She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely.
She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch.
She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go.
She said, Really?
She said, Really? I had no idea.
She said, Really? I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away.
She said, Really? I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags.
She said, Really? I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose.
She said, Really? I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face.
She said, Really? I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then.
She said, Really? I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home.
She said, Really? I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face. At last the moonlight shone through the window opposite the door and we were separate by then. However, I wrote these confessions not for the military deputy — he was no longer our military deputy, having been discharged from the army and gone back home. It didn't matter whether he was our military deputy or not, we had to write confessions about our errors anyway.
She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever.
She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty.
She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist.
She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet.
She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned.
She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face.
She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me.
She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks.
She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard!
She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess.
She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer.
She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away.
She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear.
She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear.
She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship.
She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times.
She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties.
She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai.
She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good.
She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard!
She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me.
She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package.
She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift.
She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears.
She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched.
She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window.
She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me.
She said, Well then, just confess.
She said, Well then, just confess. So I confessed: That night, we left the back slope and returned to the scene of the crime.
She said, Well, you've seen them.
She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do?
She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on.
She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry?
She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out.
She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out. She said, What?
She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out. She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy?
She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out. She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course.
She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out. She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course. But let's not rush.
She said, What?
She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy?
She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course.
She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course. But let's not rush.
She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course. But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer.
She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course. But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened.
She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course. But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good.
She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course. But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard!
She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course. But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me.
She said, You bet they did.
She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell.
She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop?
She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad.
She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later.
She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out.
She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it.
She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes.
She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair.
She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish?
She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river.
She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart.
She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk.
She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first?
She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too.
She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit.
She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry.
She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart. Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too.
She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her?
She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her?
She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed.
She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away.
She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars.
She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened.
She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke.
She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her.
She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face.
She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber.
She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather.
She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper.
She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her.
She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?"
She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun.
She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ."
She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added.
She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face.
She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream.
She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane.
She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully.
She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears.
She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself.
She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs.
She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest.
She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house.
She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life.
She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset."
She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly.
She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she?
She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know.
She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest?
She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?"
She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears.
She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you?
She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest?
She smiled and said, Nothing.
She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going.
She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going. So I raised her legs again.
She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going. So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound.
She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going. So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back.
She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going. So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark.
She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going. So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went.
She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going. So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore.
She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going. So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow.
She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in.
She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him.
She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear.
She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.'
She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way.
She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.'
She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom.
She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one.
She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.' 'I know, I'm late,' Trinket whispered back, 'but I had a fall on the way. I tripped over a horrible old turtle.' 'I didn't know there were any in the Palace,' said Blossom. 'I've never seen one. Did you hurt yourself?'
She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time.
She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy.
She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it.
She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago.
She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money.
She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult.
She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed.
She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it.
She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by.
She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it.
She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by.
She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth.
She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao.
She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty.
She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty. Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm.
She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty. Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm. The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist.
She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty. Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm. The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist. The routines of washing, cutting, rolling, perming, drying, and setting had long been imprinted on her mind.
She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty. Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm. The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist. The routines of washing, cutting, rolling, perming, drying, and setting had long been imprinted on her mind. She felt like she had been there just the day before, surrounded by faces she knew.
She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life.
She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back.
She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance.
She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe.
She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home.
She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home.
She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother.
She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her.
She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen.
She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this.
She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles.
She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant.
She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me.
She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing.
She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am!
She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily!
She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily! What trick?
She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily! What trick? What are you talking about?
She stood there for a while, silent.
She stood there for a while, silent. Then she turned and walked away.
She stood there for a while, silent. Then she turned and walked away. She could no longer feel grief.
She stood there for a while, silent. Then she turned and walked away. She could no longer feel grief. She was now like a Geiger counter that had been subjected to too much radiation, no longer capable of giving any reaction, noiselessly displaying a reading of zero.
She stood there for a while, silent. Then she turned and walked away. She could no longer feel grief. She was now like a Geiger counter that had been subjected to too much radiation, no longer capable of giving any reaction, noiselessly displaying a reading of zero. But as she was about to leave Ruan's home, Wenjie turned around for a final look.
She stood there for a while, silent. Then she turned and walked away. She could no longer feel grief. She was now like a Geiger counter that had been subjected to too much radiation, no longer capable of giving any reaction, noiselessly displaying a reading of zero. But as she was about to leave Ruan's home, Wenjie turned around for a final look. She noticed that Professor Ruan had put on makeup.
She stood there for a while, silent. Then she turned and walked away. She could no longer feel grief. She was now like a Geiger counter that had been subjected to too much radiation, no longer capable of giving any reaction, noiselessly displaying a reading of zero. But as she was about to leave Ruan's home, Wenjie turned around for a final look. She noticed that Professor Ruan had put on makeup. She was wearing a light coat of lipstick and a pair of high heels.
She stopped.
She stopped. 'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father.
She stopped. 'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father. The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him.
She stopped. 'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father. The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him. He shivered.
She stopped. 'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father. The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him. He shivered. His stomach growled.
She stopped. 'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father. The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him. He shivered. His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.'
She stopped. 'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father. The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him. He shivered. His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred.
She stopped. 'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father. The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him. He shivered. His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road.
She stopped. 'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father. The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him. He shivered. His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves.
She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me.
She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks.
She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard!
She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me?
She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong?
She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing.
She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going.
She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going. So I raised her legs again.
She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going. So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound.
She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk.
She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports.
She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time.
She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work.
She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be?
She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle.
She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm.
She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left.
She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk. She read every word in the newspaper, making sense perhaps of half the reports. By the time she finished it, the water would be boiling and it would be dinner time. There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry.
She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate.
She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank.
She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity.
She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud.
She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them.
She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women.
She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship.
She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other.
She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh.
She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course.
She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.'
She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot.
She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?'
She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot.
She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her.
She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.'
She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson.
She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she?
She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain.
She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods.
She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside.
She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky.
She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life.
She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth.
She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely.
She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha.
She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing.
She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her.
She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang.
She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office.
She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly.
She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools.
She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero.
She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession.
She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then.
She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other.
She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true.
She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.'
She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns.
She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper.
She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.'
She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again.
She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then?
She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off.
She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about?
She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again.
She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then?
She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off.
She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about?
She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?'
She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.'
She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come.
She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with.
She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use.
She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai.
She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip.
She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me.
She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair.
She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket.
She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve.
She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid.
She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot.
She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company.
She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days.
She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng.
She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold.
She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through.
She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend.
She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was.
She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant.
She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan.
She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth.
She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage.
She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again.
She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity.
She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with.
She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him:
She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time?
She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace?
She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can.
She took hold of Bao-yu's hand and pulled him after her, to the great mortification of Dai-yu, who sat with her face to the window and shed tears of pure rage. After about as long as it would take to drink two cups of tea, Bao-yu came back again. During his absence Dai-yu's sobs seemed to have redoubled in intensity. Seeing the state she was in he realized that it would need careful handling and began turning over in his mind all kinds of soft and soothing things to coax her with. But before he could get his mouth open, she had anticipated him: 'What have you come for this time? Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset!
She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days.
She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them.
She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding.
She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try.
She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her.
She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first.
She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was.
She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home.
She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands.
She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone.
She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror.
She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed.
She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu.
She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand.
She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late.
She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again.
She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh!
She took the money, and with a swish of the door-blind was gone. Bao-yu was standing behind Musk as she sat looking at herself in the mirror. Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I?
She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly.
She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger....
She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?"
She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh.
She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye.
She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . .
She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?"
She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao.
She took the opportunity to ask Wang Qiyao the gentleman's name, his age, where he was from, and where he worked, all of which Wang Qiyao responded to matter-of-factly. At that point Madame Yan asked bluntly, "He is so loyal to you, and neither of you is getting any younger.... Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise.
She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back.
She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room.
She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far.
She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back.
She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me.
She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear.
She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense.
She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession.
She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more.
She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here.
She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain.
She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain.
She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her.
She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets.
She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world.
She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open.
She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause.
She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain.
She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out.
She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket.
She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.'
She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard.
She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom.
She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you.
She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?'
She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began.
She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom. 'If you don't do as I tell you, I shall strangle you. Now tell me, but keep your voice down, who are you?' 'I. . . I. . .' Blossom began. The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face.
She turned to Felicity.
She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing!
She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you!
She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect.
She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you!
She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!'
She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity.
She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls.
She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you! It sets your Cousin Lian's teeth on edge to see you so wanting in self-respect. He'd have disembowelled you by now I shouldn't wonder, if I hadn't kept his hands off you! Now be off with you!' 'Yes,' said Jia Huan meekly and went off with Felicity. When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him.
She turned to Melilot.
She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?'
She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot.
She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her.
She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.'
She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson.
She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she?
She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!'
She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?' 'I'm afraid I can't,' said Melilot. 'Miss Aroma's waiting for me to fetch some boxes for her. You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard.
She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid.
She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God."
She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl.
She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing.
She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye.
She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?"
She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know."
She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know." "What?"
She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know." "What?" "I'm saying I don't know.
She turned to face the crowd.
She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity.
She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity:
She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter.
She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical!
She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...."
She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile.
She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you?
She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery.
She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive.
She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart.
She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice.
She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?"
She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath.
She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible.
She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl.
She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears.
She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth.
She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins.
She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place.
She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot.
She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor.
She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.'
She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson.
She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right.
She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?'
She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot.
She used thirty-six thousand five hundred of these blocks in the course of her building operations, leaving a single odd block unused, which lay, all on its own, at the foot of Greensickness Peak in the aforementioned mountains.
She used thirty-six thousand five hundred of these blocks in the course of her building operations, leaving a single odd block unused, which lay, all on its own, at the foot of Greensickness Peak in the aforementioned mountains. Now this block of stone, having undergone the melting and moulding of a goddess, possessed magic powers.
She used thirty-six thousand five hundred of these blocks in the course of her building operations, leaving a single odd block unused, which lay, all on its own, at the foot of Greensickness Peak in the aforementioned mountains. Now this block of stone, having undergone the melting and moulding of a goddess, possessed magic powers. It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted.
She used thirty-six thousand five hundred of these blocks in the course of her building operations, leaving a single odd block unused, which lay, all on its own, at the foot of Greensickness Peak in the aforementioned mountains. Now this block of stone, having undergone the melting and moulding of a goddess, possessed magic powers. It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted. Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation.
She used thirty-six thousand five hundred of these blocks in the course of her building operations, leaving a single odd block unused, which lay, all on its own, at the foot of Greensickness Peak in the aforementioned mountains. Now this block of stone, having undergone the melting and moulding of a goddess, possessed magic powers. It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted. Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation. One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance.
She used thirty-six thousand five hundred of these blocks in the course of her building operations, leaving a single odd block unused, which lay, all on its own, at the foot of Greensickness Peak in the aforementioned mountains. Now this block of stone, having undergone the melting and moulding of a goddess, possessed magic powers. It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted. Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation. One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk.
She used thirty-six thousand five hundred of these blocks in the course of her building operations, leaving a single odd block unused, which lay, all on its own, at the foot of Greensickness Peak in the aforementioned mountains. Now this block of stone, having undergone the melting and moulding of a goddess, possessed magic powers. It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted. Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation. One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties!
She used thirty-six thousand five hundred of these blocks in the course of her building operations, leaving a single odd block unused, which lay, all on its own, at the foot of Greensickness Peak in the aforementioned mountains. Now this block of stone, having undergone the melting and moulding of a goddess, possessed magic powers. It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted. Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation. One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you.
She used thirty-six thousand five hundred of these blocks in the course of her building operations, leaving a single odd block unused, which lay, all on its own, at the foot of Greensickness Peak in the aforementioned mountains. Now this block of stone, having undergone the melting and moulding of a goddess, possessed magic powers. It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted. Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation. One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special.
She waited several days, but in the end it was Jiang Lili who came to visit.
She waited several days, but in the end it was Jiang Lili who came to visit. She had come straight from work in Yangshupu and had had to transfer several times on the bus.
She waited several days, but in the end it was Jiang Lili who came to visit. She had come straight from work in Yangshupu and had had to transfer several times on the bus. By the time she got there, her hair was disheveled, her shoes were covered with dust, and she was quite hoarse.
She waited several days, but in the end it was Jiang Lili who came to visit. She had come straight from work in Yangshupu and had had to transfer several times on the bus. By the time she got there, her hair was disheveled, her shoes were covered with dust, and she was quite hoarse. She carried a netted bag stuffed with fruits, crackers, milk powder, and a barely used bed sheet.
She waited several days, but in the end it was Jiang Lili who came to visit. She had come straight from work in Yangshupu and had had to transfer several times on the bus. By the time she got there, her hair was disheveled, her shoes were covered with dust, and she was quite hoarse. She carried a netted bag stuffed with fruits, crackers, milk powder, and a barely used bed sheet. She emptied everything out onto the table before Wang Qiyao could stop her, and with several forceful motions, ripped the bed sheet into several small pieces to be used as diapers.
She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards.
She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward.
She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!"
She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it.
She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you?
She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you.
She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science!
She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert.
She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!"
She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing.
She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me.
She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years.
She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach.
She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping.
She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing.
She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me.
She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they?
She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop?
She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth.
She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely.
She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha.
She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing.
She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her.
She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth.
She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up.
She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment.
She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy.
She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other.
She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day.
She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station.
She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect.
She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up.
She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady.
She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit.
She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine.
She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back.
She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter.
She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage.
She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went.
She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence.
She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers.
She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound.
She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life.
She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back.
She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance.
She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all.
She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor.
She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception.
She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake.
She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor.
She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods.
She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her.
She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her.
She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy.
She was a victim as well.
She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley.
She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer."
She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice.
She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me.
She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you."
She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly.
She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother."
She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres.
She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy.
She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable.
She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy.
She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy.
She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me.
She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry.
She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform.
She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute.
She was afraid that I might shoot the military deputy. This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night.
She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room.
She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated.
She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow.
She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao.
She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered.
She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again.
She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness.
She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been.
She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago.
She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her.
She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound.
She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window.
She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features.
She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself,
She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man!
She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby!
She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that.
She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about.
She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist.
She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains.
She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard.
She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading.
She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain.
She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder.
She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master.
She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything.
She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change.
She was born at eight o'clock.
She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair.
She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like?
She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang.
She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries.
She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ."
She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands.
She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up.
She was born at eight o'clock. They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say.
She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper.
She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.'
She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again.
She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then?
She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off.
She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about?
She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?'
She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.'
She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again. Crimson shouted after her: 'Who are they for, then? You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come.
She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it.
She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you?
She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you.
She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science!
She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert.
She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!"
She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd.
She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity.
She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity:
She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing.
She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly.
She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?'
She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian.
She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.'
She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment.
She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?'
She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian.
She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.'
She was going back to Shanghai the next day.
She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station.
She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect.
She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up.
She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady.
She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit.
She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine.
She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back.
She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady. I, on the other hand, was a genuine local hooligan from underwear to outfit. No wonder people took the confessions out of her file but left mine. That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway.
She was going to have a brood of babies with me.
She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years.
She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach.
She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping.
She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing.
She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me.
She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they?
She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop?
She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop? She said, You bet they did.
She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed.
She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie!
She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them!
She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!'
She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently.
She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment.
She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses.
She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers!
She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day.
She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest.
She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her.
She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky.
She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy.
She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body.
She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound.
She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained.
She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body.
She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice.
She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her.
She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her.
She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.'
She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in.
She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it.
She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.'
She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?'
She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes.
She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in. Let's hope Their Ladyships don't find out about it. There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes. Why?'
She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed.
She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her.
She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age.
She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones.
She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few.
She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985.
She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again.
She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down.
She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by.
She was now like a Geiger counter that had been subjected to too much radiation, no longer capable of giving any reaction, noiselessly displaying a reading of zero.
She was now like a Geiger counter that had been subjected to too much radiation, no longer capable of giving any reaction, noiselessly displaying a reading of zero. But as she was about to leave Ruan's home, Wenjie turned around for a final look.
She was now like a Geiger counter that had been subjected to too much radiation, no longer capable of giving any reaction, noiselessly displaying a reading of zero. But as she was about to leave Ruan's home, Wenjie turned around for a final look. She noticed that Professor Ruan had put on makeup.
She was now like a Geiger counter that had been subjected to too much radiation, no longer capable of giving any reaction, noiselessly displaying a reading of zero. But as she was about to leave Ruan's home, Wenjie turned around for a final look. She noticed that Professor Ruan had put on makeup. She was wearing a light coat of lipstick and a pair of high heels.
She was occupied with people and things during the day.
She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought.
She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up.
She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage.
She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane.
She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest
She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly.
She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane.
She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen.
She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent.
She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books.
She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die.
She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly.
She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place.
She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time.
She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments.
She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture.
She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope.
She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in.
She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village.
She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng.
She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast.
She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time.
She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong.
She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother.
She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village.
She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on.
She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast.
She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed.
She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move!
She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!'
She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass.
She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her.
She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened.
She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said.
She was staring fixedly at the top of the bedstead, and when she saw Trinket approach, she closed her eyes fast. He laughed. 'You can't talk and you can't move! All you can do is just lie there like a good little girl!' Her dress was still clean, and Trinket reflected that Butcher Qian must have done a good job of cleaning out the inside of the carcass. He threw a coverlet over her. From the snowy pallor of her cheeks, drained of all their colour, and the fluttering of her long eyelashes, he could tell that she was very frightened. 'Don't be afraid, ' he said. 'I'm not going to kill you.
She was still innocent now.
She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed.
She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin.
She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in.
She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay.
She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin.
She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily.
She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth.
She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax.
She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there.
She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up.
She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights.
She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?'
She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her.
She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket.
She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.'
She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way.
She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up. It was Trinket, another of the maids from Green Delights. 'Where are you going?' Crimson asked her. 'I've been sent to fetch Mr Yun,' said Trinket. 'I have to bring him inside to meet Master Bao.' She ran off on her way. At the gate to Wasp Waist Bridge Crimson ran into Trinket again, this time with Jia Yun in tow.
She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress.
She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment.
She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma.
She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour.
She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss!
She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here.
She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!'
She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu.
She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here. You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!'
She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39.
She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor.
She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan.
She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill.
She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang.
She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip.
She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up.
She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation.
She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk.
She was three months pregnant.
She was three months pregnant. A period of increased tenderness, pregnancy is a time of weakness during which women need attention and protection, and Second Grandma was no exception.
She was three months pregnant. A period of increased tenderness, pregnancy is a time of weakness during which women need attention and protection, and Second Grandma was no exception. Counting the days on her fingers, she longed for Granddad.
She was three months pregnant. A period of increased tenderness, pregnancy is a time of weakness during which women need attention and protection, and Second Grandma was no exception. Counting the days on her fingers, she longed for Granddad. He would be there tomorrow.
She was three months pregnant. A period of increased tenderness, pregnancy is a time of weakness during which women need attention and protection, and Second Grandma was no exception. Counting the days on her fingers, she longed for Granddad. He would be there tomorrow. Another crisp gunshot sounded outside the village,
She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment.
She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind.
She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor.
She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . .
She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . .
She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road.
She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her.
She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine.
She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion.
She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him.
She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan.
She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's?
She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing.
She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.'
She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude.
She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it.
She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls.
She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing. It would be ten times worse if I were to start bossing him about.' But there was another, zanier, notion which contributed to this attitude. Let us try to explain it. Bao-yu had from early youth grown up among girls. There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai.
She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle.
She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm.
She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left.
She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry.
She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation.
She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop.
She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher.
She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill.
She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor.
She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel.
She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian.
She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.'
She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?'
She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind.
She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill.
She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done.
She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?'
She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her.
She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings.
She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous.
She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection.
She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world."
She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing.
She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again.
She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out.
She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien.
She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing. That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?"
She was wearing a light coat of lipstick and a pair of high heels.
She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood....
She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest.
She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her.
She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky.
She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy.
She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body.
She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound.
She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained.
She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body.
She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him.
She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner.
She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave.
She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock.
She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights.
She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home.
She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene.
She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared.
She went out of her way to be nice to Mr. Cheng, who wondered who had crossed her—he knew it wasn't him. As usual, he spent some time playing with the baby after dinner. Seeing the baby fed and contentedly asleep with her tiny fist in her mouth, he took his leave. It was around eight o'clock. People and cars passed back and forth under the bright city lights. Instead of taking the trolley, Mr. Cheng draped his fall coat over his arm and walked home. He took in the familiar scents of the city and soaked up the evening scene. Now that the burden weighing on him for so long had been finally lifted, he felt relaxed: mother and child were safe and sound and the baby didn't bother him as he had originally feared. In fact, Mr. Cheng was struck with a peculiar happiness; it was as if he, and not the child, had been given a new lease on life.
She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone.
She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant.
She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen.
She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone.
She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him.
She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that.
She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull.
She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down.
She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper.
She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company.
She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her.
She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting.
She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit.
She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right.
She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university.
She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me.
She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was:
She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me. What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier.
She wore high boots, and nothing else.
She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me.
She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river.
She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them.
She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people.
She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over.
She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along.
She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now?
She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along. So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship.
She would feel sad after the patient left.
She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry.
She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation.
She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop.
She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher.
She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill.
She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor.
She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink.
She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city.
She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily.
She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber.
She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him.
She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.'
She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked:
She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin!
She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.'
She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole.
She would have gone on, but Bao-chai checked her angrily. 'How can I hope to compete with Bao-yu?' said Jia Huan, beginning to blubber. 'You're all afraid of him. You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter.
She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope?
She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair.
She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did.
She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way.
She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized.
She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us.
She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood.
She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back.
She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room.
She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them.
She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers.
She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid.
She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip.
She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood.
She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day.
She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on.
She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious.
She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons.
She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me.
She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her.
She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang.
She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office.
She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly.
She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools.
She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero.
She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession.
She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then.
She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her.
She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to.
She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun.
She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun.
She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle.
She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over.
She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society.
She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads.
She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction.
She's always taking medicine.
She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers?
She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.'
She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson.
She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!'
She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly.
She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you?
She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson.
She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!'
She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks.
She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then.
She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.'
She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked.
She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai.
She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick.
She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek.
She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak.
She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said.
She's having to take medicine,' he said.
She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.'
She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier.
She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes!
She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies!
She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more!
She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray?
She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me.
She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.' This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you.
She's only a girl.'
She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian.
She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot.
She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass.
She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd.
She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly.
She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back.
She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said.
She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens.
She's only a silly old woman.
She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.'
She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off.
She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage!
She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me!
She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces!
She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you.
She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more.
She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say.
Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered.
Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too.
Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu.
Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.'
Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily).
Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you.
Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.'
Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused?
Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily). 'I thought something must have been detaining you. Otherwise you would have come flying here long since.' 'Is one only allowed to play with you,' said Bao-yu, 'and keep you amused? I just happened to be visiting her.
Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night.
Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found.
Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined.
Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined. In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them.
Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined. In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them. Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window.
Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined. In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them. Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window. And, since the houses in this area all had wooden walls and bamboo fences—though also, doubtless, because they were doomed to destruction anyway-the fire leaped from house to house until the whole street was blazing away like a regular Fiery Mountain; and though the firemen came to put it out, by the time they arrived the fire was well under way and long past controlling, and roared away all night long until it had burnt itself out, rendering heaven knows how many families homeless in the process.
Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined. In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them. Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window. And, since the houses in this area all had wooden walls and bamboo fences—though also, doubtless, because they were doomed to destruction anyway-the fire leaped from house to house until the whole street was blazing away like a regular Fiery Mountain; and though the firemen came to put it out, by the time they arrived the fire was well under way and long past controlling, and roared away all night long until it had burnt itself out, rendering heaven knows how many families homeless in the process. Poor Zhens!
Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined. In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them. Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window. And, since the houses in this area all had wooden walls and bamboo fences—though also, doubtless, because they were doomed to destruction anyway-the fire leaped from house to house until the whole street was blazing away like a regular Fiery Mountain; and though the firemen came to put it out, by the time they arrived the fire was well under way and long past controlling, and roared away all night long until it had burnt itself out, rendering heaven knows how many families homeless in the process. Poor Zhens! Though they and their handful of domestics escaped unhurt, their house, which was only next door to the temple, was soon reduced to a heap of rubble, while Shi-yin stood by helpless, groaning and stamping in despair.
Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined. In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them. Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window. And, since the houses in this area all had wooden walls and bamboo fences—though also, doubtless, because they were doomed to destruction anyway-the fire leaped from house to house until the whole street was blazing away like a regular Fiery Mountain; and though the firemen came to put it out, by the time they arrived the fire was well under way and long past controlling, and roared away all night long until it had burnt itself out, rendering heaven knows how many families homeless in the process. Poor Zhens! Though they and their handful of domestics escaped unhurt, their house, which was only next door to the temple, was soon reduced to a heap of rubble, while Shi-yin stood by helpless, groaning and stamping in despair. After some discussion with his wife, Shi-yin decided that they should move to their farm in the country; but a series of crop failures due to flooding and drought had led to widespread brigandage in those parts, and government troops were out everywhere hunting down the mutinous peasants and making arrests.
Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen.
Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted.
Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin.
Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation.
Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention.
Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.'
Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed.
Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged.
Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.'
Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it.
Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether.
Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business?
Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill.
Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.'
Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other.
Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight.
Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.'
Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him.
Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences.
Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me.
Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.'
Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too.
Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir.
Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.'
Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room.
Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window.
Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was.
Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice.
Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me!
Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!'
Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses:
Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow!
Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!'
Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it.
Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether.
Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business?
Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them.
Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed.
Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about?
Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?'
Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin.
Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'.
Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters.
Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch:
Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real.
Shi-yin smiled.
Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.'
Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly.
Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering.
Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet.
Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?'
Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin.
Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion.
Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion. It occurred to me that you might be feeling rather lonely here in your monkery, so I have arranged for the two of us to take a little wine together in my study.
Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'.
Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters.
Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch:
Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real.
Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm.
Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms.
Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him.
Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street.
Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'. There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping.
Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses:
Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow!
Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!'
Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it.
Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether.
Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business?
Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill.
Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.'
Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it. He was thinking or asking the monk what lay behind these puzzling words when he heard the Taoist say, 'We don't need to stay tether. Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other.
Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm.
Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms.
Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him.
Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street.
Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping.
Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along.
Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs.
Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?'
Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice.
Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body.
Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering.
Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh.
Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.'
Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh.
Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?'
Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed.
Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.'
Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen.
Shoot me, please. . . .'
Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand.
Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang.
Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.'
Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . .
Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . .
Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .'
Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father.
Shoot me, please. . . .' Granddad squatted down and held Fang Seven's hand. 'Little brother, I can carry you over to see Zhang Xinyi, Dr Zhang. He'll patch you up.' 'Elder brother . . . do it now. . . . Don't make me suffer. . . . Past saving . . .' Granddad squinted into the murky, late-afternoon August sky, in which a dozen or so stars shone brightly, and let out a long howl before turning to Father. 'Are there bullets in your gun, Douguan?'
Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens.
Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought.
Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting.
Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep.
Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken.
Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door.
Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him.
Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?'
Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought. When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.'
Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables.
Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left.
Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat.
Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day.
Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed.
Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors.
Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly.
Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface.
Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood.
Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?'
Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch.
Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep?
Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again.
Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing.
Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy?
Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?'
Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer.
Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?'
Show some tact!"
Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears.
Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed.
Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care!
Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing!
Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead!
Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!"
Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying.
Show some tact!" Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on.
Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully.
Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears.
Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself.
Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs.
Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest.
Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house.
Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life.
Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society.
Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality.
Shut up!
Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!'
Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder.
Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side.
Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears.
Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself.
Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?'
Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly.
Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests.
Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living.
Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms.
Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles.
Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor.
Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients.
Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening.
Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask.
Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street.
Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam.
Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap.
Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields.
Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre.
Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks.
Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth.
Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared.
Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat.
Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting.
Since Father's Browning pistol lay under the belly of the fallen horse, during the final battle of the afternoon he used a Japanese rifle nearly as tall as he was; Granddad used his German automatic, firing it so rapidly it spent its youth and was ready for the trash heap. Although battle fires still lit up the sky above the village, an aura of peace and quiet had settled over the sorghum fields. Father followed Granddad, dragging his rifle behind him as they circled the site of the massacre. The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet.
Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back.
Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her.
Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to.
Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun.
Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun.
Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle.
Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over.
Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society.
Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads.
Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak.
Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked.
Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear.
Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes.
Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty.
Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack.
Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual.
Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials.
Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack. I used to have a dagger with a white-horn handle that didn't have any cracks, which was very unusual. The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it.
Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor.
Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill.
Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him.
Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates.
Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore.
Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back.
Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back. That was how the whole business went.
Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back. That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time.
Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back. That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad.
Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable.
Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question.
Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot.
Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows:
Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields.
Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time.
Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet.
Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections.
Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back.
Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him.
Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away.
Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border.
Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived.
Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted.
Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits.
Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides.
Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag.
Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag. No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat.
Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac.
Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind.
Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way.
Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit.
Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little.
Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship.
Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins.
Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea.
Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened.
Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention.
Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony.
Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction.
Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil!
Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!'
Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit.
Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.'
Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch.
Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour.
Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters.
Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something.
Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?'
Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness!
Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing.
Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!'
Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him.
Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.'
Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly.
Since she was the author, they returned them to her.
Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them.
Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow!
Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me.
Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter.
Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan.
Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too.
Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination.
Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do."
Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity?
Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams.
Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others.
Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came.
Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains.
Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight.
Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too.
Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er!
Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang!
Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side.
Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests.
Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other.
Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted.
Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends.
Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions.
Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued.
Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine.
Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second.
Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang.
Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort.
Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood.
Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard.
Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north.
Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands.
Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha.
Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking.
Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs.
Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted.
Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment.
Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task.
Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible."
Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day.
Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation."
Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA.
Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?"
Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said.
Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang.
Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip.
Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up.
Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation.
Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk.
Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own.
Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms.
Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate.
Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank.
Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury.
Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today.
Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult.
Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away.
Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes.
Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished.
Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone.
Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses.
Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game.
Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes.
Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her.
Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?'
Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.'
Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed.
Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?'
Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room?
Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes. Bao-yu smiled at her. 'Why don't you go off to join the others?' 'I haven't got any money.' 'There's a great pile of money under the bed. Isn't that enough for you to lose?' 'If we all went off to play,' said Musk, 'who would look after this room? There's her sick inside.
Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye.
Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold.
Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand.
Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile.
Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting.
Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair.
Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.'
Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then.
Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao.
So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky.
So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses.
So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground.
So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes.
So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses.
So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans.
So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground.
So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them.
So Father led him by the hand into the sorghum field, where they walked in a crooked line, as though their objective was the moon, hanging high and icy in the sky. A growl emerged from the field of corpses. Granddad and Father stopped in their tracks and turned to see a dozen pairs of green eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps, and several indigo shadows tumbling on the ground. Granddad took out his pistol and fired at two of the green eyes; the howl of a dying dog accompanied the extinguishing of those eyes. Granddad fired seven shots in all, and several wounded dogs writhed in agony among the corpses. While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man.
So I added detail:
So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain.
So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly.
So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door.
So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist.
So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while.
So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too.
So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good.
So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good. She said, Really?
So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years.
So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron.
So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun.
So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun.
So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly.
So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him.
So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today.
So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while.
So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs.
So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself.
So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue.
So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it.
So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun.
So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse.
So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores.
So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around.
So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles.
So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself.
So I concluded: back then they'd wanted to hammer us but failed.
So I concluded: back then they'd wanted to hammer us but failed. I was still as hard as ever.
So I concluded: back then they'd wanted to hammer us but failed. I was still as hard as ever. For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed.
So I concluded: back then they'd wanted to hammer us but failed. I was still as hard as ever. For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed. A person like me never cares much about saving face.
So I concluded: back then they'd wanted to hammer us but failed. I was still as hard as ever. For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed. A person like me never cares much about saving face. After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan.
So I concluded: back then they'd wanted to hammer us but failed. I was still as hard as ever. For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed. A person like me never cares much about saving face. After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on.
So I concluded: back then they'd wanted to hammer us but failed. I was still as hard as ever. For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed. A person like me never cares much about saving face. After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was.
So I concluded: back then they'd wanted to hammer us but failed. I was still as hard as ever. For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed. A person like me never cares much about saving face. After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon.
So I concluded: back then they'd wanted to hammer us but failed. I was still as hard as ever. For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed. A person like me never cares much about saving face. After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot.
So I confessed: That night, we left the back slope and returned to the scene of the crime.
So I didn't finish my confession.
So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more.
So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head.
So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked.
So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself.
So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows.
So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body.
So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then.
So I didn't finish my confession. There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten.
So I followed her all the way up to the mountain.
So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her.
So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets.
So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world.
So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open.
So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause.
So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain.
So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything.
So I followed her all the way up to the mountain. Later on, Chen Qingyang told me that she had never been able to figure out whether my great friendship was true or just a lie that I had made up then to trick her. But she said that those words enchanted her like a spell, and that even if she lost everything because of it she'd have no regrets. Actually, the great friendship was neither true nor false, like everything else in the world. It was true if you believed it, and false if you didn't; my words were also neither true nor false, but I was prepared to stand by my words anytime and wouldn't back off even if the sky collapsed and the earth cracked open. Because of this attitude of mine, no one really believed me, which explained why I made no more than a couple of friends, including Chen Qingyang, even though I took it on as a lifelong cause. That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked.
So I ignored the leeches.
So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them.
So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire.
So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old.
So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this.
So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers.
So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place.
So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it.
So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl.
So I kept quiet.
So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce.
So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal.
So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down.
So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view.
So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye.
So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went.
So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter.
So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me.
So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind.
So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way.
So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit.
So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little.
So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship.
So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins.
So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea.
So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened.
So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping.
So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her.
So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air.
So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely.
So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely.
So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch.
So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go.
So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body.
So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever.
So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air. All of a sudden, she felt very alone, very lonely. Even though a part of me was rubbing inside her body, she still felt sad and lonely. After a while I came back to life and said: Let's switch. Here we go. So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty.
So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains.
So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now.
So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well.
So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them.
So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two.
So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it.
So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago.
So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away.
So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist.
So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were.
So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days.
So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk.
So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river.
So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard.
So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift.
So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down.
So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder.
So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then.
So I raised her legs again.
So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound.
So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back.
So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark.
So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went.
So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore.
So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow.
So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body.
So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body.
So I rarely asked for it.
So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it.
So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field.
So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around.
So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful.
So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes.
So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive.
So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway.
So I rarely asked for it. Besides, cultivating the wilderness was very tiring and I didn't have the energy for it. What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm.
So I rolled over onto her body.
So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever.
So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty.
So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist.
So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet.
So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned.
So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face.
So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me.
So I rolled over onto her body. She said, That time, you were a bigger bastard than ever. When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks.
So I said, Let's go.
So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back.
So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain.
So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work.
So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there.
So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex.
So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed.
So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy.
So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it.
So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month.
So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform.
So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her.
So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions.
So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold.
So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements.
So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go.
So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off?
So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix.
So I stood at the crossroads for a long time.
So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm.
So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path.
So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused.
So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something.
So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body.
So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women.
So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task.
So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me.
So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing.
So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office.
So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore.
So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me.
So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone.
So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue.
So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools.
So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions.
So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan.
So I went to see her.
So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods.
So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all.
So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people.
So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them.
So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog.
So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable.
So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was.
So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic.
So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he?
So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph!
So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph! What does the poet say?
So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph! What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!'
So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph! What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang.
So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph! What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive.
So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph! What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.'
So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph! What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood.
So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph! What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold.
So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop.
So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'.
So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns.
So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen.
So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country.
So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night.
So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found.
So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined.
So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen. Frantically he searched for her throughout the rest of the night; but when day dawned and he had still not found her, he took to his heels, not daring to face his master and mistress, and made off for another part of the country. Shi-yin and his wife knew that something must be wrong when their little girl failed to return home all night. Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined. In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them.
So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him.
So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance.
So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished.
So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can.
So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?'
So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence.
So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself.
So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said.
So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.'
So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies.
So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind.
So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance.
So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious.
So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight.
So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway.
So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area.
So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog.
So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine.
So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg.
So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies.
So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife.
So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.'
So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's.
So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him.
So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.'
So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries.
So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries. She merely scraped a few drams of broken bits together and sent them to Dai-ru with a message that 'Lady Wang had instructed her to send this, and it was all they had.'
So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay.
So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin.
So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily.
So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth.
So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax.
So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all.
So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin.
So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything.
So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new.
So he simply pretended that he had not heard.
So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers.
So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence.
So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist.
So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity.
So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was.
So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears.
So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman.
So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead.
So he went outside to call someone.
So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop.
So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up.
So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this.
So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman.
So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back.
So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot.
So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up.
So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough.
So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern.
So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him.
So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away.
So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border.
So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived.
So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted.
So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits.
So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides.
So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away. At this point in his ruminations, he headed west, where bilious red clouds turned the setting sun into a blooming peony with a luminous, fearfully bright golden border. After walking west for a while, he turned north, heading straight for the village where Grandma's nominal husband lived. The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag.
So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there.
So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out.
So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat.
So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk.
So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been.
So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses.
So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl.
So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment.
So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out.
So it is written in all the law books.
So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die.
So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly.
So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place.
So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time.
So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments.
So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture.
So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope.
So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard.
So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital.
So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month.
So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform.
So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her.
So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions.
So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold.
So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements.
So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go.
So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off?
So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain.
So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back."
So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back."
So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?"
So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?"
So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious.
So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking."
So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly.
So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead.
So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation."
So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself.
So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him.
So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries.
So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries. Carry on.
So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries. Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off.
So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries. Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded.
So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries. Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body.
So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself. Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries. Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form."
So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's.
So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion.
So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger.
So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out.
So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own.
So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other.
So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him.
So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest.
So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road.
So my hands often turned dark blue.
So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time.
So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope?
So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair.
So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did.
So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way.
So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized.
So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us.
So my hands often turned dark blue. Chen Qingyang talked all the time. She would say something like this: Big sister, it hurts! or, Big sister, can you tuck a handkerchief under the rope? There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood.
So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills.
So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light.
So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time.
So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery.
So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time.
So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline.
So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley.
So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up.
So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over.
So our life was relatively easy there.
So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex.
So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed.
So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy.
So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it.
So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else.
So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me.
So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river.
So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them.
So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea.
So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.'
So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences.
So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me.
So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.'
So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too.
So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir.
So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.'
So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room.
So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides.
So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back.
So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui.
So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion.
So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity.
So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty.
So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror.
So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front.
So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.'
So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty.
So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period.
So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword.
So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence.
So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment.
So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind.
So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor.
So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . .
So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . .
So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later.
So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened.
So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside.
So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass.
So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.)
So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching.
So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever.
So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday.
So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky.
So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath.
So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early.
So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water.
So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door.
So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things?
So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers!
So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting!
So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while.
So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself.
So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times.
So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties.
So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai.
So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip.
So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me.
So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair.
So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket.
So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve.
So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid.
So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me.
So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure.
So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms.
So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while.
So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma.
So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out.
So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm.
So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide.
So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams.
So she sat up and said, Enough.
So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way.
So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing.
So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit.
So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon.
So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now?
So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense.
So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows:
So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog.
So she started to undo her bra.
So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't.
So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back.
So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad.
So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts.
So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion.
So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little.
So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them.
So she started to undo her bra. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't. The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do?
So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her.
So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy.
So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day.
So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this.
So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship.
So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise.
So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin.
So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect.
So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect. But I spanked her bottom in the midst of the mountains, which completely tarnished her innocence.
So she walked back to the clinic.
So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies.
So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy.
So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also.
So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night.
So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region.
So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance.
So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day.
So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance. I spotted Chen Qingyang as soon as she came out of the fifteenth team—I doubted if I could see that far during the day. But it felt different from the day.
So she went in and found herself a place to sit.
So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry.
So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too.
So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse.
So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either.
So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded.
So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was.
So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest.
So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded. For that reason, I needed to expand her mind, so I began to explain what "brotherhood" was. In my opinion, brotherhood was the kind of great friendship that only existed among the outlaws of the forest. Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example.
So that was the way I left.
So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence.
So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic.
So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies.
So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy.
So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also.
So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night.
So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region.
So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy. She didn't want to risk turning me into an enemy also. I smoked on the back slope of the mountain that night. Even though it was evening I could see into the distance, because the moonlight was bright, and the air was clear in that region. Every now and then, I could hear dogs barking in the distance.
So that's how the two of you made me.
So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter.
So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan.
So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too.
So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination.
So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do."
So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused.
So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again.
So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall.
So that's what I did.
So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.'
So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach.
So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly.
So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life.
So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not.
So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?'
So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh.
So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly. Even a correctly aimed blow, if it did not kill him at once, would cost him his own life. The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out.
So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths!
So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!'
So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep.
So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice.
So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing.
So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ...
So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore."
So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed.
So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes.
So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere.
So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole.
So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.'
So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage.
So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp.
So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang.
So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls.
So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally.
So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp. 'Thank you both, but it doesn't deserve your praise,' said Lü Liuliang. Chancing to glance upwards at that moment, Gu Yanwu found his attention caught by a large painting which was hanging on one of the walls. It must have measured near enough four feet from top to bottom and well over three yards horizontally. It was a landscape, so magnificently conceived and boldly executed that he could not forbear a cry of admiration.
So the incident seemed beside the point and I didn't write about it.
So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm.
So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide.
So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams.
So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions.
So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us.
So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters.
So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house.
So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill.
So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance.
So they just drank, one cup after another.
So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again.
So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances.
So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted.
So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening.
So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left.
So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him.
So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine.
So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water.
So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file.
So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her.
So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them.
So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow!
So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me.
So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter.
So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan.
So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too.
So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter. When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination.
So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely.
So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds.
So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border.
So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent.
So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border.
So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side.
So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt.
So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this.
So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said.
So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them.
So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women.
So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship.
So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other.
So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh.
So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher.
So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to.
So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma."
So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking.
So we came back.
So we came back. That was how the whole business went.
So we came back. That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time.
So we came back. That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad.
So we came back. That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions.
So we came back. That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission.
So we came back. That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely.
So we came back. That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds.
So we came back. That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border.
So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack.
So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted.
So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment.
So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task.
So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible."
So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day.
So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation."
So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA.
So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?"
So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er!
So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang!
So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it.
So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them.
So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested.
So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea.
So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind.
So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex.
So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them. On the back slope of the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, seized with an impulse once, said she was going to bear a litter of young for me, but I wasn't interested. Later I thought having babies wasn't a bad idea. But when I mentioned it to her, she changed her mind. And she always thought that it was me who wanted to have sex. She said, If you feel like it, just do it.
So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon.
So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted.
So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself.
So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room.
So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room.
So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago.
So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate.
So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope.
So we registered to get married in the morning and divorced in the afternoon. I thought it hadn't counted. In the confusion they forgot to take our marriage certificate back, and so Chen Qingyang kept one for herself. We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details.
So we would have to take part in the meeting.
So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part.
So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future.
So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity?
So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams.
So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others.
So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came.
So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains.
So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight.
So what was there before the singularity?"
So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person.
So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly.
So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult.
So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing?
So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing? That's reactionary!
So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing? That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted.
So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing? That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid.
So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing? That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God."
So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away.
So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.'
So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper.
So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire.
So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient.
So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed.
So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it".
So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it.
So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.'
So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.'
So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.' 'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman.
So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.' 'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman. But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!'
So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.' 'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman. But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!' He got up and strode towards the door.
So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.' 'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman. But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!' He got up and strode towards the door. 'Come on,' he said.
So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.' 'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman. But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!' He got up and strode towards the door. 'Come on,' he said. 'Follow me.'
So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.' 'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman. But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!' He got up and strode towards the door. 'Come on,' he said. 'Follow me.' Trinket rushed to open it for him and held up the door-curtain for him to go through.
So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.' 'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman. But what he thought was, 'How many men of valour and reputation have I seen behaving like submissive flunkeys and hardly daring to breathe in my presence, yet this two-faced, shifty little urchin can stand here and give me all this lip!' He got up and strode towards the door. 'Come on,' he said. 'Follow me.' Trinket rushed to open it for him and held up the door-curtain for him to go through. Then he followed him to the hall.
So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now?
So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship.
So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem.
So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back?
So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back.
So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then.
So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground.
So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry.
So whenever I asked her for sex, I would say, Old pal, how about strengthening our great friendship now? Married couples have a code of ethics to strengthen, and we don't have that, so we can only strengthen our friendship. She said, No problem. How do you want to strengthen it, from the front or from the back? I said, From the back. We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot.
So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her.
So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills.
So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light.
So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time.
So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery.
So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time.
So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline.
So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley.
So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up.
So who'd dare punish us?
So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?'
So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again.
So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town.
So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams.
So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time.
So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village.
So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it.
So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back.
So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline.
So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley.
So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up.
So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over.
So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down.
So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time.
So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard.
So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard. Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth.
So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard. Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth. Her bottom was very round.
So you and I will be able to sit down and make a day of it, eh?
So you and I will be able to sit down and make a day of it, eh? Really enjoy ourselves.'
So you can bear me out.
So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!'
So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started.
So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery.
So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers.
So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required.
So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition.
So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know.
So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started. He knew that it must have been dropped by one or another of the female inmates of the Garden, but not knowing which, had not so far ventured to do anything about his discovery. When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!'
So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang.
So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office.
So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly.
So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools.
So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero.
So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession.
So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then.
So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other.
So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office. I didn't bring my tools with me when I came down the mountains; I left them on the mountain in case things didn't go smoothly. By the time I went back to Beijing, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fetch the tools. That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day.
So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer?
So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked.
So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha!
So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.'
So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body.
So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath.
So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation.
So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch.
So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?'
So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them.
So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team.
So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin.
So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now.
So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations:
So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me;
So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister;
So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me;
So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me; 4. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and Ahcang big brother.
So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher.
So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection.
So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie.
So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation.
So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road.
So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao.
So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands.
So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day.
So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents.
So, they said my confessions were unconvincing.
So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair.
So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything.
So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that.
So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone.
So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her.
So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me.
So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs.
So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me.
So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains.
So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape.
So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up.
So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing.
So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair.
So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything.
So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that.
So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone.
So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her.
Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope.
Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby.
Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder.
Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables.
Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left.
Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat.
Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day.
Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed.
Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors.
Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity.
Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood.
Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane.
Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony.
Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves.
Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil.
Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit."
Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment.
Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this.
Some fall!
Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.'
Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess.
Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice!
Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat?
Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!'
Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace.
Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle.
Some fall! It's turned the cakes into a cow-pat.' He sampled a small piece of the sticky mess. 'Hot-piece tamardy, this is really nice! Have you ever eaten a piece of cow-pat? Do try some, it's delicious!' As he started walking again, this time in the direction of the Hall of Maternal Tranquillity, the Empress Dowager's compound, he was feeling so cock-a-hoop that he was stepping out at quite a pace. The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed.
Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully.
Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside.
Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?'
Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .'
Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough.
Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .'
Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what?
Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!'
Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted.
Some landed on me.
Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears.
Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?"
Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault!
Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed."
Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!"
Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit!
Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod.
Some landed on me. They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?"
Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone.
Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand.
Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang.
Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside.
Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart.
Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday.
Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts.
Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks.
Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop.
Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.'
Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer.
Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch.
Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.'
Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again.
Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs.
Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door.
Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal.
Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside.
Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant.
Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls.
Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens.
Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings.
Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture.
Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp.
Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind.
Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart.
Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away.
Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches.
Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much.
Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free.
Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains.
Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now.
Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well.
Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them.
Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two.
Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it.
Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground.
Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest.
Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.'
Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head.
Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here.
Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.'
Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully.
Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.'
Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.' He sighed wistfully. 'I wonder if it will be my luck to see him before I die.' In his conversations with Trinket on the long journey from Yangzhou to Peking there was hardly a well-known practitioner of the Martial Arts whom Whiskers had not at one time or other disparaged.
Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities.
Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one.
Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?'
Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch.
Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked!
Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from.
Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?'
Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket.
Some seconds elapsed while his brain raced through a number of possibilities. His final response was a lame one. 'I... I—why do you ask?' There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad.
Some think it's impossible."
Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day.
Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation."
Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA.
Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?"
Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said.
Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi.
Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks.
Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon."
Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family.
Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement.
Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message.
Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted).
Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere.
Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole.
Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.'
Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage.
Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere. In other words, 'I will never bow to the Manchus, however they may threaten and cajole. For me the Empire is still the Ming Empire, whose loyal subject I remain.' Although the poem in which these lines occurred could not be published, they were familiar to all the like-minded scholars of Lü's wide acquaintance, and Huang, hearing them recited now by Gu, responded to the challenge by raising a wine-cup in homage. 'Yes, it is a very good poem,' he said, and drained it off at a gulp.
Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA.
Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?"
Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said.
Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi.
Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks.
Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon."
Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head.
Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge.
Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks. Colonel Stanton said, "Since the objective is eliminating all personnel within an enclosed structure without harming other equipment within, our first thought was to use a ball lightning weapon." Ding Yi shook his head. "The existence of this kind of weapon is now public knowledge. We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning.
Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments?
Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first."
Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve.
Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets.
Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached."
Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts.
Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal.
Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline."
Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult.
Someone else will make the call."
Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang.
Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer.
Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours."
Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal
Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country.
Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake.
Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City.
Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them.
Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know.
Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury.
Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world.
Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could.
Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood.
Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous.
Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense.
Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below.
Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry.
Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away.
Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television.
Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom.
Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile.
Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him.
Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink.
Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need.
Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance.
Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him. When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted.
Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line.
Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets.
Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!'
Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen.
Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate.
Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat.
Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands.
Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically.
Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds.
Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand.
Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip.
Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors.
Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip.
Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time.
Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences.
Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books.
Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling.
Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners.
Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng.
Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test.
Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test.
Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him.
Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice.
Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line.
Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets.
Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!'
Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng. He thought back over the past year and the trust the fox had shown in him: it always knew he was hiding behind the embankment, yet it sauntered across the ice as though putting his conscience to the test. And Old Geng had always passed the test. But now he had betrayed this friendship, and he hung his head, gazing into the clump of reeds that had swallowed the fox, not even turning back to look when he heard the clatter of footsteps behind him. Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen.
Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop.
Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher.
Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill.
Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor.
Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink.
Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city.
Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed.
Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night.
Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade.
Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork."
Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up.
Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!"
Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray."
Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...."
Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes.
Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!"
Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed.
Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony.
Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on.
Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious.
Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons.
Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers.
Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something.
Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow.
Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald.
Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it.
Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed.
Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all.
Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria.
Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children.
Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980.
Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere.
Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room.
Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her.
Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun.
Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe....
Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other.
Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh.
Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher.
Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to.
Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma."
Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking.
Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course.
Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt.
Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited.
Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say.
Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help.
Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to."
Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!"
Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao.
Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her.
Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter.
Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me."
Somewhat mollified, Jiang Lili told him to go ahead and say what he had to say. "I've been thinking about this for a long time, and you are the only one I can go to for help. I know it's not right, but there is no one else I can turn to." "Whatever it is, let's hear it!" Mr. Cheng explained that he would never again visit Wang Qiyao. He wanted to ask Jiang Lili to look out for her. Jiang Lili did not know whether to be angry or bitter. It took a long time before she managed to say, "Well I guess all the women in the world are dead . . . even me." Mr. Cheng took her ridicule in stride and Jiang Lili stopped herself from saying more.
Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away.
Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation.
Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade.
Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation.
Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base.
Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater.
Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere.
Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life.
Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds.
Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore.
Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions.
Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick.
Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards.
Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass.
Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest.
Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship.
Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope.
Soon it crossed over the canal and smashed into the left shore. As Wang looked, the giant prow deformed as it collided into the slope, slicing open the hill like water, causing waves of earth to spill in all directions. At the same time, Judgment Day began to separate into more than forty slices, each slice half a meter thick. The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby.
Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine.
Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it.
Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang.
Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again.
Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.'
Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia.
Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses.
Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully.
Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early.
Soon they had finished their tea.
Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink.
Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited.
Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal:
Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade.
Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.'
Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly.
Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent.
Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds!
Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival.
Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside.
Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain.
Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills.
Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones.
Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS
Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself.
Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.'
Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in!
Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing.
Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections.
Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane.
Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living.
Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms.
Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles.
Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor.
Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients.
Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening.
Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down.
Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards.
Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly.
Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out.
Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand.
Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell.
Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves.
Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps.
Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off.
Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power.
Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off.
Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position.
Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister.
Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again.
Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university.
Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself.
Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through.
Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes.
Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured.
Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony.
Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool.
Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday.
Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below.
Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud.
Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground.
Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes.
Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach.
Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist.
Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near.
Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft.
Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's.
Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone.
Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly.
Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement.
Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders.
Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough.
South of Qingping, we ran into a river.
South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard.
South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift.
South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down.
South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder.
South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then.
South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking.
South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap.
South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath.
Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip.
Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain.
Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine.
Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds.
Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends.
Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share.
Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others.
Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes.
Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden.
Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony.
Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work.
Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other.
Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with.
Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time.
Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?"
Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked.
Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained.
Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained. Mrs. Wang kept quiet but had a disgusted look on her face.
Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded.
Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside.
Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived.
Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns?
Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement.
Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground.
Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking.
Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name.
Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation.
Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls.
Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room.
Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor.
Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs.
Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design.
Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery.
Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion.
Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides.
Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible.
Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve.
Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid.
Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot.
Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company.
Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her.
Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting.
Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit.
Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right.
Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university.
Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum.
Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven.
Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom.
Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue.
Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail.
Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows.
Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land.
Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward.
Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks.
Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say.
Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval.
Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice.
Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting.
Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other.
Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming.
Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded.
Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought.
Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby.
Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before.
Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no.
Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said.
Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?"
Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression.
Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega.
Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way."
Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past.
Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck.
Stanton gave the order.
Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither."
Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers.
Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down.
Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry.
Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry. They know what to do."
Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry. They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar.
Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry. They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges.
Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry. They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators.
Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi.
Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table.
Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal.
Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart.
Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang.
Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case."
Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds.
Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left.
Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi. Da Shi took the smoking end of the first cigar and pressed it against the table so that it stood on the shore of the Panama Canal that he'd drawn on the table. He flattened the end of the other cigar and erected it on the other shore of the canal. "We set up two pillars on the shores of the canal, and then between them we string many parallel, thin filaments, about half a meter apart. The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen.
Stanton put the walkie-talkie down.
Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang.
Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama.
Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone.
Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd....
Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history.
Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant."
Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither."
Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled.
Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie.
Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia.
Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange.
Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past.
Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced.
Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant.
Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew.
Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later.
Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew. I've been thinking: Suppose two thousand years ago, or even earlier, humanity learned that an alien invasion fleet would arrive a few thousand years later. What would human civilization be like now?
Stanton shook his head.
Stanton shook his head. "No.
Stanton shook his head. "No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship."
Stanton shook his head. "No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked.
Stanton shook his head. "No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat.
Stanton shook his head. "No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large.
Stanton shook his head. "No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous."
Stanton shook his head. "No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!"
Stanton shook his head. "No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous." "Ha!" Da Shi extinguished the cigar butt, now as tiny as a peanut.
Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked.
Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order.
Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither."
Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers.
Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down.
Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry.
Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry. They know what to do."
Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry. They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar.
Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry. They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges.
Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history.
Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites.
Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic.
Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail.
Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace.
Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with.
Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping.
Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river.
Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace. It leaves in its wake a chain of injustices with no one to take the blame and a string of scores with no one to settle with. It makes no big, sudden movements but quietly works away without stopping. In the end, "many a little makes a lot," and trickling water flows into a great river. This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets.
Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again.
Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully.
Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha!
Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me.
Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!'
Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak.
Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how.
Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said.
Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death.
Stay in rank.
Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.'
Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father.
Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked.
Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi.
Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder.
Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled.
Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields.
Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down.
Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground.
Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy.
Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed.
Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma.
Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away.
Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies.
Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind.
Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance.
Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind. The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious.
Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him.
Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen.
Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru.
Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated.
Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler.
Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat.
Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable.
Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.'
Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather.
Still want to study my anatomy?
Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course.
Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course. But let's not rush.
Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course. But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer.
Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course. But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened.
Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course. But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good.
Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course. But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard!
Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course. But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me.
Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course. But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package.
Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted.
Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency.
Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems.
Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy.
Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities.
Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff?
Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy.
Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand.
Still worse is the "erotic novel", by whose filthy obscenities our young folk are all too easily corrupted. And the "boudoir romances", those dreary stereotypes with their volume after volume all pitched on the same note and their different characters undistinguishable except by name (all those ideally beautiful young ladies and ideally eligible young bachelors)— even they seem unable to avoid descending sooner or later into indecency. "The trouble with this last kind of romance is that it only gets written in the first place because the author requires a framework in which to show off his love-poems. He goes about constructing this framework quite mechanically, beginning with the names of his pair of young lovers and invariably adding a third character, a servant or the like, to make mischief between them, like the chou in a comedy. 'What makes these romances even more detestable is the stilted, bombastic language— inanities dressed in pompous rhetoric, remote alike from nature and common sense and teeming with the grossest absurdities. 'Surely my "number of females", whom I spent half a lifetime studying with my own eyes and ears, are preferable to this kind of stuff? I do not claim that they are better people than the ones who appear in books written before my time; I am only saying that the contemplation of their actions and motives may prove a more effective antidote to boredom and melancholy. And even the inelegant verses with which my story is interlarded could serve to entertain and amuse on those convivial occasions when rhymes and riddles are in demand. 'All that my story narrates, the meetings and partings, the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of fortune, are recorded exactly as they happened.
Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens.
Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants.
Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39.
Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor.
Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan.
Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill.
Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang.
Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip.
Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants. She was therefore delighted to see another woman similarly out of place moving into no. 39. Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up.
Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more.
Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize.
Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it.
Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't.
Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me.
Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.'
Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu.
Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine.
Still, if we're always going to have this sort of trouble, I think in the long run I just shan't be able to stand any more. You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it.
Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here.
Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did.
Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.'
Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile.
Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said.
Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.'
Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian.
Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here.
Still, it does seem the best plan to hide her in here. As he says, it's the one place they will never think of looking; and they'd never be able to get her out of here, even if they did. Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.'
Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng.
Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days.
Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days.
Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng.
Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold.
Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through.
Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend.
Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was.
Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant.
Stinking Old Turtle!'
Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit.
Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.'
Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch.
Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour.
Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit.
Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect.
Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.'
Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling.
Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time.
Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples.
Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble.
Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field.
Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression.
Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land.
Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know.
Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say?
Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say? When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market.
Streets and buildings emerge around them in a series of dots and lines, like the subtle brushstrokes that bring life to the empty expanses of white paper in a traditional Chinese landscape painting.
Streets and buildings emerge around them in a series of dots and lines, like the subtle brushstrokes that bring life to the empty expanses of white paper in a traditional Chinese landscape painting. As day turns into night and the city lights up, these dots and lines begin to glimmer.
Streets and buildings emerge around them in a series of dots and lines, like the subtle brushstrokes that bring life to the empty expanses of white paper in a traditional Chinese landscape painting. As day turns into night and the city lights up, these dots and lines begin to glimmer. However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai.
Streets and buildings emerge around them in a series of dots and lines, like the subtle brushstrokes that bring life to the empty expanses of white paper in a traditional Chinese landscape painting. As day turns into night and the city lights up, these dots and lines begin to glimmer. However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai. The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines.
Streets and buildings emerge around them in a series of dots and lines, like the subtle brushstrokes that bring life to the empty expanses of white paper in a traditional Chinese landscape painting. As day turns into night and the city lights up, these dots and lines begin to glimmer. However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai. The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines. It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs.
Streets and buildings emerge around them in a series of dots and lines, like the subtle brushstrokes that bring life to the empty expanses of white paper in a traditional Chinese landscape painting. As day turns into night and the city lights up, these dots and lines begin to glimmer. However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai. The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines. It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom.
Streets and buildings emerge around them in a series of dots and lines, like the subtle brushstrokes that bring life to the empty expanses of white paper in a traditional Chinese landscape painting. As day turns into night and the city lights up, these dots and lines begin to glimmer. However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai. The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines. It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship.
Streets and buildings emerge around them in a series of dots and lines, like the subtle brushstrokes that bring life to the empty expanses of white paper in a traditional Chinese landscape painting. As day turns into night and the city lights up, these dots and lines begin to glimmer. However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai. The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines. It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade.
Streets and buildings emerge around them in a series of dots and lines, like the subtle brushstrokes that bring life to the empty expanses of white paper in a traditional Chinese landscape painting. As day turns into night and the city lights up, these dots and lines begin to glimmer. However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai. The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines. It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor.
Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine.
Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion.
Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend.
Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep.
Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him.
Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily.
Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was.
Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm.
Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern.
Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo.
Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students.
Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth.
Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment.
Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness?
Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back?
Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly.
Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris.
Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies.
Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears.
Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed.
Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care!
Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing!
Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead!
Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!"
Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying.
Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on.
Stunned by the innuendo in her mother's sudden attack, Wang Qiyao burst into tears. Mrs. Wang became even more incensed. She flung the diaper in her daughter's face, screaming, "I try to help you save face, but you just don't seem to care! You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie.
Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair.
Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket.
Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve.
Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid.
Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot.
Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company.
Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her.
Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting.
Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit.
Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation.
Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop.
Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher.
Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill.
Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor.
Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink.
Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city.
Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed.
Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher. The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night.
Such is the spiritual state of the entire district.
Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean.
Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors.
Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party.
Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about.
Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music.
Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony.
Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains.
Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk.
Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath.
Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible.
Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl.
Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears.
Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth.
Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset."
Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly.
Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she?
Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she? That's funny, I didn't know.
Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?'
Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!'
Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors!
Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground.
Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong!
Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast.
Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't!
Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her.
Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell.
Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice.
Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line.
Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets.
Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!'
Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen.
Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate.
Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat.
Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands.
Suddenly he felt a stabbing pain, and stumbled forward, twisting his body, dropping his shotgun to the ice. Something hot squirmed under his pants at the belt line. Running towards him were a dozen uniformed figures armed with rifles and glinting bayonets. Instinctively he yelled in fear, 'Japan!' The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically.
Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?"
Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room.
Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette.
Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity.
Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said.
Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh.
Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table.
Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa."
Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said.
Suddenly he lost his bearings.
Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river.
Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs.
Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu.
Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts.
Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew.
Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts.
Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him.
Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu. Japanese and their running dogs, Chinese collaborators, had built the highway with the forced labour of local conscripts. The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze.
Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back.
Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes.
Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned.
Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial.
Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences.
Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels.
Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means.
Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels.
Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style.
Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut.
Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it.
Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket.
Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale.
Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones.
Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold.
Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up.
Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him.
Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen.
Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up.
Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him.
Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time.
Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.'
Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan.
Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers.
Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!'
Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'.
Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats once more and another party of horsemen came riding up. Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'.
Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty.
Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight.
Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness.
Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it.
Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone.
Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time.
Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality.
Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand.
Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip.
Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas.
Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout.
Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have.
Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day.
Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack.
Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy.
Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology.
Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds.
Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack.
Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd....
Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history.
Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant."
Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither."
Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled.
Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all.
Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him.
Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear.
Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant." "Target is three kilometers from the zither." "Yes, insignificant," Wang mumbled. He wasn't listening to Stanton at all. The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific.
Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?'
Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room.
Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse.
Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses.
Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner.
Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member.
Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?'
Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!'
Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors!
Surely you are not going to sleep again?
Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air.
Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?'
Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her.
Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.'
Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh.
Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!'
Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet.
Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu.
Surely you know better than that?
Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you.
Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room.
Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!'
Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl!
Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!'
Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went:
Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do!
Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!'
Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside.
Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand.
Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it.
Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window.
Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly.
Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.'
Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so.
Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that?
Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.'
Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression.
Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds.
Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic.
Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead.
Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there.
Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul.
Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury.
Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today.
THE NINTH DAY of the eighth lunar month, 1939.
THE NINTH DAY of the eighth lunar month, 1939. My father, a bandit's offspring who had passed his fifteenth birthday, was joining the forces of Commander Yu Zhan'ao, a man destined to become a legendary hero, to ambush a Japanese convoy on the Jiao-Ping highway.
THE NINTH DAY of the eighth lunar month, 1939. My father, a bandit's offspring who had passed his fifteenth birthday, was joining the forces of Commander Yu Zhan'ao, a man destined to become a legendary hero, to ambush a Japanese convoy on the Jiao-Ping highway. Grandma, a padded jacket over her shoulders, saw them to the edge of the village.
THE NINTH DAY of the eighth lunar month, 1939. My father, a bandit's offspring who had passed his fifteenth birthday, was joining the forces of Commander Yu Zhan'ao, a man destined to become a legendary hero, to ambush a Japanese convoy on the Jiao-Ping highway. Grandma, a padded jacket over her shoulders, saw them to the edge of the village. 'Stop here,' Commander Yu ordered her.
THE NINTH DAY of the eighth lunar month, 1939. My father, a bandit's offspring who had passed his fifteenth birthday, was joining the forces of Commander Yu Zhan'ao, a man destined to become a legendary hero, to ambush a Japanese convoy on the Jiao-Ping highway. Grandma, a padded jacket over her shoulders, saw them to the edge of the village. 'Stop here,' Commander Yu ordered her. She stopped.
THE NINTH DAY of the eighth lunar month, 1939. My father, a bandit's offspring who had passed his fifteenth birthday, was joining the forces of Commander Yu Zhan'ao, a man destined to become a legendary hero, to ambush a Japanese convoy on the Jiao-Ping highway. Grandma, a padded jacket over her shoulders, saw them to the edge of the village. 'Stop here,' Commander Yu ordered her. She stopped. 'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father.
THE NINTH DAY of the eighth lunar month, 1939. My father, a bandit's offspring who had passed his fifteenth birthday, was joining the forces of Commander Yu Zhan'ao, a man destined to become a legendary hero, to ambush a Japanese convoy on the Jiao-Ping highway. Grandma, a padded jacket over her shoulders, saw them to the edge of the village. 'Stop here,' Commander Yu ordered her. She stopped. 'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father. The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him.
THE NINTH DAY of the eighth lunar month, 1939. My father, a bandit's offspring who had passed his fifteenth birthday, was joining the forces of Commander Yu Zhan'ao, a man destined to become a legendary hero, to ambush a Japanese convoy on the Jiao-Ping highway. Grandma, a padded jacket over her shoulders, saw them to the edge of the village. 'Stop here,' Commander Yu ordered her. She stopped. 'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father. The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him. He shivered.
THE NINTH DAY of the eighth lunar month, 1939. My father, a bandit's offspring who had passed his fifteenth birthday, was joining the forces of Commander Yu Zhan'ao, a man destined to become a legendary hero, to ambush a Japanese convoy on the Jiao-Ping highway. Grandma, a padded jacket over her shoulders, saw them to the edge of the village. 'Stop here,' Commander Yu ordered her. She stopped. 'Douguan, mind your foster-dad,' she told my father. The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him. He shivered. His stomach growled.
THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue.
THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail.
THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows.
THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land.
THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward.
THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks.
THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger.
THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches.
THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky.
Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin.
Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin.
Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first.
Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed.
Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival.
Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?'
Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for?
Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me?
Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.'
Take me there!'
Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly!
Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.'
Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see.
Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated.
Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat.
Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket.
Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested.
Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor?
Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.'
Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple.
Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground.
Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself.
Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat.
Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on!
Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on! Take me there!'
Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on! Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly!
Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.' He increased the pressure on her throat so that she could no longer breathe and her face became swollen and purple. Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on! Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.'
Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example.
Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat.
Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow.
Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood.
Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you.
Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears.
Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel.
Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind:
Take the heroes in The Legend of the Water Margins for example. Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman.
Take today, for instance.
Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday.
Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?'
Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed.
Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't.
Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.'
Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!'
Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her:
Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day.
Take yesterday, for example.
Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades.
Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out?
Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out.
Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else.
Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all.
Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her.
Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma.
Take yesterday, for example. Her Old Ladyship said that as Bao-yu was better now and there was to be a thanksgiving for his recovery, all those who had the trouble of nursing him during his illness were to be rewarded according to their grades. Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share.
Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous.
Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense.
Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below.
Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry.
Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison.
Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression.
Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds.
Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic.
Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead.
Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.'
Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head.
Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion".
Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am.
Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.'
Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press.
Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard.
Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard. Tell me what you feel.'
Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard. Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said.
Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet.
Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan.
Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam.
Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things?
Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig.
Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive.
Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that?
Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big?
Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big? I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over.
Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate.
Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?'
Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him.
Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf.
Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you.
Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.'
Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke.
Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall.
Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth.
Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees.
Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled.
Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed.
Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said.
Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault.
Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.'
Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace.
Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it.
Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.'
Tears were running down Granddad's face.
Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing.
Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping.
Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad.
Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water.
Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.'
Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest.
Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight.
Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing.
Tell me what you feel.'
Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said.
Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud.
Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow.
Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion.
Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention.
Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony.
Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction.
Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil!
Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is."
Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table.
Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal."
Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines.
Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day."
Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth.
Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up.
Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said.
Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is." Da Shi picked up a pen and drew two parallel curves on the table. "That's the canal." He put the ashtray between the two lines. "This is Judgment Day." Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute.
Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?'
Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it.
Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something.
Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family.
Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said.
Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.'
Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch.
Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?'
Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket.
Tell me, how did it all begin?'
Tell me, how did it all begin?' Gu Yanwu sighed.
Tell me, how did it all begin?' Gu Yanwu sighed. 'We've all seen this Ming History.
Tell me, how did it all begin?' Gu Yanwu sighed. 'We've all seen this Ming History. There are, inevitably, passages in it which are not very complimentary to the Tartars.
Tell me, how did it all begin?' Gu Yanwu sighed. 'We've all seen this Ming History. There are, inevitably, passages in it which are not very complimentary to the Tartars. It was written by Zhu Guozhen, who, as you know, was a former Chancellor at the Ming Court.
Tell me, how did it all begin?' Gu Yanwu sighed. 'We've all seen this Ming History. There are, inevitably, passages in it which are not very complimentary to the Tartars. It was written by Zhu Guozhen, who, as you know, was a former Chancellor at the Ming Court. When he came to write about the "antics of the Paramount Chief of the Jianzhou tribe", which is how the Ming Court used to refer to the Tartars, it's a bit hard to see how he could have been polite.'
Tell me, how did it all begin?' Gu Yanwu sighed. 'We've all seen this Ming History. There are, inevitably, passages in it which are not very complimentary to the Tartars. It was written by Zhu Guozhen, who, as you know, was a former Chancellor at the Ming Court. When he came to write about the "antics of the Paramount Chief of the Jianzhou tribe", which is how the Ming Court used to refer to the Tartars, it's a bit hard to see how he could have been polite.' Lü nodded: 'I heard somewhere that a member of the Zhuang family of Huzhou paid one of Chancellor Zhu's heirs a thousand taels of silver for the manuscript and published it under his own name— never dreaming, of course, that it would lead to such terrible consequences.'
Tell me, how did it all begin?' Gu Yanwu sighed. 'We've all seen this Ming History. There are, inevitably, passages in it which are not very complimentary to the Tartars. It was written by Zhu Guozhen, who, as you know, was a former Chancellor at the Ming Court. When he came to write about the "antics of the Paramount Chief of the Jianzhou tribe", which is how the Ming Court used to refer to the Tartars, it's a bit hard to see how he could have been polite.' Lü nodded: 'I heard somewhere that a member of the Zhuang family of Huzhou paid one of Chancellor Zhu's heirs a thousand taels of silver for the manuscript and published it under his own name— never dreaming, of course, that it would lead to such terrible consequences.' Gu went on to tell him the whole story.
Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?'
Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No.
Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No. No, he's not.
Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No. No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!'
Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No. No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch.
Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No. No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.'
Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No. No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile.
Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No. No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said.
Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?' 'No. No, he's not. Hot-piece momma, of course he's not!' 'I didn't think he was,' said the old eunuch. 'If you were my son and you were trapped here in the Palace, I would find the means of getting you out somehow, whatever the danger.' Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.'
Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.'
Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be.
Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.'
Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm.
Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed.
Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded!
Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!'
Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck.
Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!'
Thank you."
Thank you." The two stood up and looked at each other; then glanced around, confused, and left.
Thank you." The two stood up and looked at each other; then glanced around, confused, and left. Pan held out his hand to the remaining five, shaking each person's hand in turn.
Thank you." The two stood up and looked at each other; then glanced around, confused, and left. Pan held out his hand to the remaining five, shaking each person's hand in turn. Then he said, solemnly, "We are comrades now."
Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast.
Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data?
Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes.
Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes. YE: That's impossible.
Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes. YE: That's impossible. Interstellar communication is very inefficient.
Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes. YE: That's impossible. Interstellar communication is very inefficient. How can so much data have been transmitted?
Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes. YE: That's impossible. Interstellar communication is very inefficient. How can so much data have been transmitted? INTERROGATOR: We thought so at first, too.
Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes. YE: That's impossible. Interstellar communication is very inefficient. How can so much data have been transmitted? INTERROGATOR: We thought so at first, too. But things were not at all as we had imagined—not even in our boldest, most fantastic imaginations.
Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes. YE: That's impossible. Interstellar communication is very inefficient. How can so much data have been transmitted? INTERROGATOR: We thought so at first, too. But things were not at all as we had imagined—not even in our boldest, most fantastic imaginations. How about this?
Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more.
Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say.
Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down!
Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing.
Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!'
Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li.
Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating.
Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.'
Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness.
That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick.
That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.'
That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu.
That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present.
That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him.
That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different.
That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own.
That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately.
That White Pony Kick you couldn't quite bring off I think Hai Dafu must have deliberately taught you incorrectly; but instead of letting it fluster you, you used your own imagination and initiative to develop it into a Carp-Fin Flick. I thought that was very good.' Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket.
That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds.
That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up.
That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came.
That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms.
That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session.
That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched.
That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day.
That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else.
That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other.
That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life.
That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires;
That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky.
That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered.
That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls.
That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday.
That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me.
That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon.
That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon. But not until five o'clock did I remember I needed to go to where the fish were supposed to have been trapped to take a look.
That girl's only a baby,' said the boy.
That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of?
That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.'
That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man.
That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!'
That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!' He sighed.
That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!' He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat.
That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!' He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.'
That girl's only a baby,' said the boy. 'What can she possibly be guilty of? It's very wrong.' 'So you understand that what the Government soldiers do is wrong,' said the man. 'Good for you, my son!' He sighed. 'They are the cleaver and we are the meat. They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy.
That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again.
That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out.
That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien.
That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?"
That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said.
That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests.
That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions."
That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded.
That glint of excitement appeared in his eyes again. The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded. "Very good.
That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion.
That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all.
That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong.
That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle.
That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity.
That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them.
That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused.
That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day.
That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind.
That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang.
That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core.
That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made.
That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses.
That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history.
That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites.
That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic.
That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail.
That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core. Like the center of a pearl—which is actually a rough grain of sand—coarse sand is the material of which gossip is made. Gossip always muddles the senses. Starting with inconsequential things, it winds up trying to rewrite history. Like woodworm, it slowly chews up the books and records, eating away magnificent buildings like an army of termites. Its methods are chaotic, without rhyme, reason, or logic. It goes wherever it wants, swaggering like a hooligan, and wastes no time on long-winded theories, nor does it go into too much detail. It simply spreads across the city, launching surprise attacks; by the time you turn around to see what sneaked up on you from behind, it has already gone without a trace.
That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement.
That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!'
That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework.
That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined.
That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered.
That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of.
That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng.
That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful.
That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation.
That is to say, her hymen had grown back.
That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway.
That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation.
That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine.
That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street.
That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene.
That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness.
That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad.
That is to say, her hymen had grown back. As for me, I never had that thing anyway. Besides that, I also committed the crime of instigation. We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin.
That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood.
That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her.
That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation.
That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either.
That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this:
That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag.
That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods.
That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you.
That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods. If you don't want to be damaged goods, you should try to darken your face and make your breasts sag so people won't accuse you of being damaged goods, which, of course, is a raw deal for you. If you don't want a raw deal, sleep with another man so you can think of yourself as damaged goods, too.
That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them.
That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction.
That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky.
That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction.
That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time.
That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm.
That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path.
That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused.
That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something.
That makes you much the closer kin.
That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first.
That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed.
That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival.
That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?'
That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for?
That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me?
That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.'
That makes you much the closer kin. And as for length of acquaintance: it was you who came here first. You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am!
That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it.
That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.'
That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy.
That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain".
That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.'
That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness.
That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper.
That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it.
That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it.
That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.'
That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness.
That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper.
That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it.
That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it.
That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel.
That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them.
That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence.
That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron."
That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master.
That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything.
That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change.
That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately.
That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha.
That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha.
That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it.
That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened.
That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha. Afterward the public security people approached her several times, asking her to rewrite it. But she said, This is what really happened. Not a word should be changed.
That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste.
That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me.
That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark.
That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good.
That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them.
That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants.
That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste.
That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute.
That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me.
That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears.
That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel.
That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind:
That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman.
That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that.
That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this.
That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles.
That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant.
That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that. She stared at me blankly after hearing my words—maybe she was not prepared for this. I kept persuading her, which didn't seem to work, so I put my hand on her shoulder and felt the tension in her muscles. The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me.
That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years.
That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week.
That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever.
That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad.
That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission.
That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes.
That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness.
That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad.
That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's.
That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain.
That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything.
That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked.
That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived.
That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk.
That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake.
That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door.
That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there.
That night, halfway up the mountain, Chen Qingyang told me that she needed to go back to her place to get something, telling me to wait for her on the other side of the mountain. I suspected that she might want to stand me up, but I didn't say anything. I went straight to the other side of the mountain and smoked. After a while, she arrived. Chen Qingyang said that the first time I went to her for a shot, she was dozing at her desk. In Yunnan everyone had plenty of time to nap, so they always seemed half asleep and half awake. When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it.
That one sentence gave me away.
That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm.
That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back.
That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her.
That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to.
That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun.
That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun.
That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle.
That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm. Since I myself had decided to go up the mountain, I was determined not to go back. She'd come to the mountains for the sake of our great friendship, so I couldn't refuse to go down the mountain with her. Actually, we could have left anytime, but she didn't want to. She said our current life was fun. Later Chen Qingyang said life on the mountain was also fun. When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over.
That piece of land was really rich.
That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar.
That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all.
That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time.
That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples.
That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble.
That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field.
That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression.
That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land.
That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing.
That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her.
That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth.
That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up.
That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment.
That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy.
That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway.
That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished.
That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha.
That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand.
That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!'
That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business.
That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?'
That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang.
That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.'
That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü.
That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?'
That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!' 'You said when you came that you had something serious to discuss with me, ' said Lü, 'yet here we are, like typical scholars, frittering our time away on poetry and painting instead of attending to business. What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang.
That was all.
That was all. But it came down from above that what I wrote was too simple, and they asked me to start over.
That was all. But it came down from above that what I wrote was too simple, and they asked me to start over. Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me.
That was all. But it came down from above that what I wrote was too simple, and they asked me to start over. Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me. This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail.
That was all. But it came down from above that what I wrote was too simple, and they asked me to start over. Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me. This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail. So I added detail:
That was all. But it came down from above that what I wrote was too simple, and they asked me to start over. Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me. This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail. So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain.
That was all. But it came down from above that what I wrote was too simple, and they asked me to start over. Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me. This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail. So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly.
That was all. But it came down from above that what I wrote was too simple, and they asked me to start over. Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me. This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail. So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door.
That was all. But it came down from above that what I wrote was too simple, and they asked me to start over. Later on I wrote that Chen Qingyang and I had an indecent relationship, and that I had screwed her many times, and she liked being screwed by me. This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail. So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist.
That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers.
That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death.
That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness:
That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives.
That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued.
That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown.
That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times.
That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage.
That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault.
That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer.
That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape.
That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste.
That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me.
That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark.
That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good.
That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them.
That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants.
That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good. The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste.
That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did.
That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief.
That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food.
That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone.
That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang.
That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort.
That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood.
That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard.
That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone. Since they didn't want my friendship, I unloaded all of it on Chen Qingyang. The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north.
That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits.
That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve.
That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch.
That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal.
That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening.
That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked.
That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood.
That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes.
That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!"
That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown.
That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out:
That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –'
That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know.
That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury.
That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world.
That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could.
That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood.
That was how Father rushed towards the uncarved granite marker that would rise above his grave in the bright-red sorghum fields of his hometown. A bare-assed little boy once led a white billy goat up to the weed-covered grave, and as it grazed in unhurried contentment, the boy pissed furiously on the grave and sang out: 'The sorghum is red – the Japanese are coming – compatriots, get ready – fire your rifles and cannons –' Someone said that the little goatherd was me, but I don't know. I had learned to love Northeast Gaomi Township with all my heart, and to hate it with unbridled fury. I didn't realise until I'd grown up that Northeast Gaomi Township is easily the most beautiful and most repulsive, most unusual and most common, most sacred and most corrupt, most heroic and most bastardly, hardest-drinking and hardest-loving place in the world. The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous.
That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer.
That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away.
That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear.
That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear.
That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship.
That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times.
That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties.
That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai.
That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip.
That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team.
That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions.
That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this:
That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold.
That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me.
That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains.
That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape.
That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up.
That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing.
That was how I spent my birthday.
That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky.
That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body.
That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time.
That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen.
That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly.
That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field.
That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other.
That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths.
That was how I was reduced to a complete zero.
That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession.
That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then.
That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other.
That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day.
That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station.
That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect.
That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up.
That was how I was reduced to a complete zero. I told Chen Qingyang that I could never figure out what she wrote in her last confession. She said she couldn't tell me right then. She wanted to wait until we said goodbye to each other. She was going back to Shanghai the next day. She asked me to see her off at the train station. Chen Qingyang was different from me in every respect. After daybreak, she took a cold shower (the hot water had run out), and then began to dress up. From underwear to outfit, she was a perfumed lady.
That was how the whole business went.
That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time.
That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad.
That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions.
That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission.
That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely.
That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds.
That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border.
That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent.
That was my idea, by the way."
That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past.
That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck.
That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target."
That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked.
That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order.
That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither."
That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers.
That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target." Stanton's walkie-talkie squawked. Stanton gave the order. "Raise the zither." Several men wearing hard hats appeared on both shores, looking like maintenance workers. Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down.
That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment.
That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy.
That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway.
That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished.
That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha.
That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha.
That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world.
That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship.
That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship. When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha).
That was the situation prior to the offense.
That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows:
That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog.
That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around.
That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak.
That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked.
That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear.
That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes.
That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty.
That was the woman she had once called mother.
That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her.
That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen.
That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend.
That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father.
That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum.
That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name.
That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan.
That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards.
That was what really happened.
That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent.
That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote.
That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it.
That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened.
That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm.
That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below:
That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water.
That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath.
That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing.
That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me.
That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they?
That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop?
That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop? She said, You bet they did.
That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop? She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell.
That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop? She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop?
That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop? She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad.
That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me. When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop? She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later.
That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal.
That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down.
That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view.
That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye.
That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went.
That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter.
That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me.
That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence.
That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established:
That was why she gave me two hundred yuan.
That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her.
That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself.
That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue.
That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it.
That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun.
That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse.
That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores.
That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around.
That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society.
That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads.
That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction.
That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter.
That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha.
That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation.
That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith.
That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill.
That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins.
That would be terrible, '
That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang.
That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us.
That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known.
That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate.
That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, '
That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry.
That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said.
That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!'
That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly.
That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero.
That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself.
That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.'
That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment.
That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious.
That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking.
That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in.
That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in. We have to put our country first, even before our lives.
That would sell.'
That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog.
That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek.
That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting.
That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first.
That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.'
That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes.
That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek.
That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away.
That year Chen Qingyang was twenty-six and a doctor who happened to work where I did.
That year Chen Qingyang was twenty-six and a doctor who happened to work where I did. I was on the fourteenth production team down the mountain, and she was on the fifteenth team up the mountain.
That year Chen Qingyang was twenty-six and a doctor who happened to work where I did. I was on the fourteenth production team down the mountain, and she was on the fifteenth team up the mountain. One day she came down the mountain to see me, to discuss the fact that she was not damaged goods.
That year Chen Qingyang was twenty-six and a doctor who happened to work where I did. I was on the fourteenth production team down the mountain, and she was on the fifteenth team up the mountain. One day she came down the mountain to see me, to discuss the fact that she was not damaged goods. I didn't know her too well at the time, barely you might say.
That year Chen Qingyang was twenty-six and a doctor who happened to work where I did. I was on the fourteenth production team down the mountain, and she was on the fifteenth team up the mountain. One day she came down the mountain to see me, to discuss the fact that she was not damaged goods. I didn't know her too well at the time, barely you might say. The issue she wanted to discuss was this:
That year Chen Qingyang was twenty-six and a doctor who happened to work where I did. I was on the fourteenth production team down the mountain, and she was on the fifteenth team up the mountain. One day she came down the mountain to see me, to discuss the fact that she was not damaged goods. I didn't know her too well at the time, barely you might say. The issue she wanted to discuss was this: Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was.
That year Chen Qingyang was twenty-six and a doctor who happened to work where I did. I was on the fourteenth production team down the mountain, and she was on the fifteenth team up the mountain. One day she came down the mountain to see me, to discuss the fact that she was not damaged goods. I didn't know her too well at the time, barely you might say. The issue she wanted to discuss was this: Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was. Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did.
That year Chen Qingyang was twenty-six and a doctor who happened to work where I did. I was on the fourteenth production team down the mountain, and she was on the fifteenth team up the mountain. One day she came down the mountain to see me, to discuss the fact that she was not damaged goods. I didn't know her too well at the time, barely you might say. The issue she wanted to discuss was this: Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was. Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that.
That year Chen Qingyang was twenty-six and a doctor who happened to work where I did. I was on the fourteenth production team down the mountain, and she was on the fifteenth team up the mountain. One day she came down the mountain to see me, to discuss the fact that she was not damaged goods. I didn't know her too well at the time, barely you might say. The issue she wanted to discuss was this: Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was. Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods.
That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food.
That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up.
That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains.
That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp.
That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood.
That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly.
That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger.
That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames.
That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers.
That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor.
That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital.
That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life.
That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma.
That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body.
That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her.
That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell.
That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever.
That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others.
That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.'
That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea.
That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her.
That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress.
That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment.
That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma.
That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour.
That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss!
That's a piece of good fortune for all of us.' As they chatted, a maid came in with some tea. Jia Yun was talking to Bao-yu as she approached, but his eyes were on her. She was tall and rather thin with a long oval face, and she was wearing a rose-pink dress over a closely pleated white satin skirt and a black satin sleeveless jacket over the dress. In the course of his brief sojourn among them in the early days of Bao-yu's illness, Jia Yun had got by heart the names of most of the principal females of Bao-yu's establishment. He knew at a glance that the maid now serving him tea was Aroma. He was also aware that she was in some way more important than the other maids and that to be waited on by her in the seated presence of her master was an honour. Jumping hastily to his feet he addressed her with a modest smile: 'You shouldn't pour tea for me, Miss! I'm not like a visitor here.
That's all you need do.'
That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui.
That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance.
That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU.
That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong.
That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done.
That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him.
That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome.
That's all you need do.' 'I could do that, certainly,' said Jia Rui. Jia Qiang at once disappeared and reappeared only a moment later with paper and a writing-brush which had evidently been made ready in advance. Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this?
That's funny, I didn't know.
That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest?
That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?"
That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears.
That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you?
That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest?
That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family.
That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself!
That's funny, I didn't know. With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!"
That's how the whole thing went.
That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore.
That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow.
That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body.
That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body.
That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die.
That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out.
That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind.
That's how the whole thing went. Chen Qingyang said when she lay in the cold rain that time, she felt the chill penetrate every pore. She felt an endless flow of sorrow. Just then a huge surge of orgasm sliced through her body. Cold fog and icy rain both seeped into her body. For a moment she wanted to die. She couldn't stand it; she wanted to cry out. But at the sight of me she changed her mind. There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him.
That's not too much to ask, is it?
That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years.
That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed.
That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon.
That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence.
That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past.
That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago.
That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings.
That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings. He may have looked calm on the surface, but his heart was vibrant, almost dancing with joy.
That's reactionary!
That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted.
That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid.
That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God."
That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl.
That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing.
That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye.
That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?"
That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know."
That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see.
That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated.
That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat.
That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket.
That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested.
That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor?
That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it.
That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it. Oh help!
That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated. The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it. Oh help! What am I going to do?
That's three hundred cash.
That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!'
That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter.
That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened.
That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy.
That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that.
That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig.
That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.'
That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog.
That's what I call real style!'
That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world.
That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought.
That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!'
That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat.
That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought.
That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall.
That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha!
That's what I call real style!' A few minutes before this he had been nearly dead, but now, after a little boasting, he was on top of the world. 'That little maid will be wondering what's become of me,' he thought. 'I can't get out of the Palace anyway in the middle of the night, so I might as well still go and see her. —Aiyo!' Fishing it out from inside his gown, he found that the box of honey-cakes had, as he feared, been squashed completely flat. 'Better take this as evidence, in case she's feeling cross because I've kept her waiting so long, ' he thought. 'I'll tell her I had a fall. Ha! Some fall!
That's what brings us here today.'
That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang.
That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province.
That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life.
That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces.
That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed.
That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely.
That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said.
That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life. Lü Liuliang observed the grave expression on his visitors' faces. Knowing of old how unfailingly Gu Yanwu's political judgement was to be trusted, he realized that what the latter had referred to as 'something serious' must be very serious indeed. He clasped his hands and bowed to his guest politely. 'Come inside,' he said. 'Drink a few cups of wine first, to warm yourselves up a bit.'
That's what comes of getting above yourself.
That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot?
That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play.
That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!'
That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window:
That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday?
That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child.
That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible.
That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for?
That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop.
That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it?
That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years.
That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed.
That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon.
That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence.
That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past.
That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago.
That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago. As Old Colour walked down the street, the wind blowing against his face was a draft squeezed through the space between two buildings.
That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it?
That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what.
That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller.
That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!"
That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!" I'll say.
That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!" I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!"
That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!" I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle!
That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!" I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment.
That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!" I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day.
That's who I am.
That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you."
That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!"
That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table.
That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters.
That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is."
That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman,"
That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar.
That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar. Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up.
That's why I came over specially to invite you.
That's why I came over specially to invite you. And we're lucky, because we've got a little chap who sings coming round as well.
That's why I came over specially to invite you. And we're lucky, because we've got a little chap who sings coming round as well. So you and I will be able to sit down and make a day of it, eh?
That's why I came over specially to invite you. And we're lucky, because we've got a little chap who sings coming round as well. So you and I will be able to sit down and make a day of it, eh? Really enjoy ourselves.'
The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking.
The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up.
The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this.
The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan.
The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li.
The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.'
The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room.
The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first.
The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview.
The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near.
The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft.
The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's.
The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone.
The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly.
The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement.
The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders.
The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough.
The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked.
The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi.
The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair.
The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.'
The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü.
The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China.
The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere.
The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble.
The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he?
The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph!
The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence.
The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself.
The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said.
The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.'
The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can.
The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile.
The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!'
The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket.
The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Not bad!' 'I knew all along it would only make you laugh,' said Trinket. 'I wasn't laughing at you,' said the Helmsman.
The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence.
The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other.
The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly.
The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this.
The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.'
The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket.
The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman.
The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much.
The Helmsman contemplated his new disciple for some moments in silence. 'Now that we are Shifu and apprentice, ' he said gravely 'we have to be completely open with each other. I don't mind telling you that I find you both glib-tongued and sly. Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad.
The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused.
The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh.
The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life.
The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance.
The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket.
The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently.
The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right.
The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?'
The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket.
The Helmsman gave his little smile.
The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.'
The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him.
The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance.
The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished.
The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can.
The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?'
The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence.
The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself.
The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption.
The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded.
The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see.
The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao.
The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?'
The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher.
The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.'
The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?'
The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption. When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre.
The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand.
The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went.
The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?'
The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before.
The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place.
The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess.
The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief.
The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile.
The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.'
The Helmsman nodded.
The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly.
The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?'
The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly.
The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero.
The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself.
The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.'
The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment.
The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious.
The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself.
The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides.
The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling.
The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse.
The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.'
The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster.
The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done.
The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner.
The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy.
The Helmsman smiled.
The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know.
The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow.
The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.'
The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again.
The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty.
The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings.
The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat."
The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?'
The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself.
The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented.
The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual.
The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.'
The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before.
The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed.
The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.'
The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room.
The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply.
The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature.
The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it.
The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.'
The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning.
The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat.
The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway'
The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters.
The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something.
The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.' They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?'
The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished.
The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can.
The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?'
The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence.
The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself.
The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said.
The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.'
The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can.
The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can. Am I right?' The Greater Catch-Can is what Trinket had learned first, before he even started on the Merciful Guanyin method of self-defence. He knew he must be even worse at Catch-Can than at the Merciful Guanyin stuff and had been hoping to conceal his inadequacy by keeping quiet about it; but there was no concealing anything from the Helmsman, who appeared to know everything: there was nothing for it but to go on making a fool of himself. 'Yes, ' he said. 'The Old Devil taught me a bit of Catch-Can to use in my wrestling-bouts with the Emperor.' And he proceeded to demonstrate as much as he could remember of the Greater Catch-Can. Once again the Helmsman gave his little smile.
The Helmsman's face looked stern.
The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant.
The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one.
The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?'
The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?'
The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last.
The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices.
The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan.
The Helmsman's face looked stern. 'You're being flippant. When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country.
The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression.
The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death.
The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.'
The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket.
The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society.
The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice.
The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things.
The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.'
The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled.
The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre.
The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing.
The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things.
The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu.
The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .'
The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously.
The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi.
The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty.
The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders.
The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess.
The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief.
The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile.
The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.'
The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself.
The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course.
The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution.
The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.'
The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf.
The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement.
The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.'
The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker.
The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now.
The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously.
The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room.
The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard.
The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep.
The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard. She covered her burning face with her sleeve, and turning over towards the wall, pretended to be asleep. Bao-yu went over intending to turn her back again, but just at that moment Dai-yu's old wet-nurse came hurrying in with two other old women at her heels: 'Miss Lin's asleep, sir.
The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping.
The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad.
The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water.
The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.'
The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest.
The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight.
The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing.
The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out:
The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son!
The Japanese said something.
The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant.
The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village.
The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.'
The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction.
The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek.
The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs.
The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass.
The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively.
The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside.
The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage.
The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once.
The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail.
The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead.
The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering!
The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question!
The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question! What village is this?
The Japanese soldier shouted something and swung the bayonet, slicing Pocky Cheng's padded jacket down the middle and freeing the cotton wadding inside. The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question! What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?'
The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen.
The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate.
The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat.
The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands.
The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically.
The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds.
The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart.
The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal.
The Japanese soldiers pounced on him and bayoneted him in the chest and abdomen. He screamed pitifully, like a fox howling for its mate. The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue.
The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all.
The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time.
The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples.
The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble.
The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field.
The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression.
The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land.
The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know.
The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression. I told her that it would fertilize the land. She said, I know. And a moment later she asked, Will a little Wang Er grow out of the land?— Does this sound like something a doctor would say?
The Little Countess blinked three times.
The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks.
The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!'
The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her.
The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.'
The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster.
The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly.
The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we?
The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!'
The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter.
The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again.
The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist.
The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.)
The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought.
The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.'
The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at.
The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket.
The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior.
The Little Countess opened her eyes wide, looked at him for a moment, and then quickly closed them again. Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.'
The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes.
The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek.
The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away.
The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing.
The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said.
The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.'
The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat.
The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.'
The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks.
The Madness Years
The Madness Years China, 1967
The Madness Years China, 1967 The Red Union had been attacking the headquarters of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade for two days.
The Madness Years China, 1967 The Red Union had been attacking the headquarters of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade for two days. Their red flags fluttered restlessly around the brigade building like flames yearning for firewood.
The Madness Years China, 1967 The Red Union had been attacking the headquarters of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade for two days. Their red flags fluttered restlessly around the brigade building like flames yearning for firewood. The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced.
The Madness Years China, 1967 The Red Union had been attacking the headquarters of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade for two days. Their red flags fluttered restlessly around the brigade building like flames yearning for firewood. The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced. The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966.
The Madness Years China, 1967 The Red Union had been attacking the headquarters of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade for two days. Their red flags fluttered restlessly around the brigade building like flames yearning for firewood. The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced. The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966. The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square.
The Madness Years China, 1967 The Red Union had been attacking the headquarters of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade for two days. Their red flags fluttered restlessly around the brigade building like flames yearning for firewood. The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced. The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966. The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square. But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators.
The Madness Years China, 1967 The Red Union had been attacking the headquarters of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade for two days. Their red flags fluttered restlessly around the brigade building like flames yearning for firewood. The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced. The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966. The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square. But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet.
The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens.
The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them.
The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?'
The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards.
The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit.
The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside.
The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace.
The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms.
The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped.
The Master wants to see you.'
The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic.
The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden.
The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate.
The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?'
The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him.
The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf.
The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you.
The Master wants to see you.' The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.'
The Mu Family's Little Countess.'
The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment.
The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?'
The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian.
The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.'
The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure.
The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?'
The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries.
The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out.
The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.'
The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would.
The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her.
The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.'
The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian.
The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot.
The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass.
The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd.
The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly.
The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.'
The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure.
The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?'
The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries.
The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out.
The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away.
The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot.
The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.'
The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned.
The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.'
The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh.
The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu.
The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?'
The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch.
The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!'
The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud.
The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice.
The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said.
The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed."
The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship."
The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts.
The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization.
The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call."
The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang.
The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer.
The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours."
The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal
The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice.
The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything.
The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain.
The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967.
The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning.
The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate.
The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal.
The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution.
The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny.
The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher.
The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage.
The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row.
The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards.
The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward.
The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!"
The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it.
The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you?
The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you.
The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross.
The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars.
The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven.
The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X.
The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women.
The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths.
The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor.
The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames.
The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd.
The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced.
The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced. The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966.
The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced. The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966. The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square.
The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced. The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966. The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square. But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators.
The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced. The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966. The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square. But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet.
The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced. The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966. The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square. But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire.
The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced. The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966. The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square. But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness.
The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced. The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966. The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square. But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy.
The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced. The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966. The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square. But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade.
The Red Union had been attacking the headquarters of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade for two days.
The Red Union had been attacking the headquarters of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade for two days. Their red flags fluttered restlessly around the brigade building like flames yearning for firewood.
The Red Union had been attacking the headquarters of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade for two days. Their red flags fluttered restlessly around the brigade building like flames yearning for firewood. The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced.
The Red Union had been attacking the headquarters of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade for two days. Their red flags fluttered restlessly around the brigade building like flames yearning for firewood. The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced. The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966.
The Red Union had been attacking the headquarters of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade for two days. Their red flags fluttered restlessly around the brigade building like flames yearning for firewood. The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced. The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966. The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square.
The Red Union had been attacking the headquarters of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade for two days. Their red flags fluttered restlessly around the brigade building like flames yearning for firewood. The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced. The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966. The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square. But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators.
The Red Union had been attacking the headquarters of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade for two days. Their red flags fluttered restlessly around the brigade building like flames yearning for firewood. The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced. The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966. The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square. But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet.
The Red Union had been attacking the headquarters of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade for two days. Their red flags fluttered restlessly around the brigade building like flames yearning for firewood. The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced. The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966. The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square. But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire.
The Red Union had been attacking the headquarters of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade for two days. Their red flags fluttered restlessly around the brigade building like flames yearning for firewood. The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced. The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966. The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square. But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness.
The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square.
The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square. But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators.
The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square. But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet.
The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square. But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire.
The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square. But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness.
The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square. But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy.
The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square. But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade.
The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square. But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots.
The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square. But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears.
The Red Union warriors shouted in joy.
The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body.
The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound.
The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained.
The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body.
The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice.
The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything.
The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain.
The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967.
The Taoist sighed.
The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness.
The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.'
The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides.
The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back.
The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui.
The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion.
The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity.
The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty.
The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices.
The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan.
The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country.
The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.'
The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket.
The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—'
The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman.
The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket.
The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket. 'But. . . but—' 'But what?' said the Helmsman. 'Sometimes things that might disgrace you seem to happen to me when I can't help it,' said Trinket. 'Like being captured by someone bigger and stronger than me and shut up in a barrel of dates and pushed around like goods to market.
The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments."
The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No.
The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No. The distance between the abutments is too great.
The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No. The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material."
The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No. The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across.
The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No. The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters."
The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No. The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters.
The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No. The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net."
The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No. The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke.
The adult again says no.
The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?'
The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'"
The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?"
The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye.
The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History!
The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History! History!
The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History! History! It's a new age now.
The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History! History! It's a new age now. Who will remember us?
The adult says no.
The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?'
The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no.
The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?'
The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'"
The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?"
The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye.
The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History!
The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History! History!
The adult says, 'History.'"
The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?"
The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye.
The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History!
The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History! History!
The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History! History! It's a new age now.
The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History! History! It's a new age now. Who will remember us?
The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History! History! It's a new age now. Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you?
The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History! History! It's a new age now. Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you? Everyone will forget all this completely!"
The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened.
The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke.
The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her.
The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face.
The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood.
The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her.
The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents.
The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died.
The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child.
The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings.
The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture.
The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp.
The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind.
The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart.
The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away.
The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district?
The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness.
The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs.
The air seemed frozen.
The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues.
The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful.
The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?"
The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded.
The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament.
The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair....
The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting."
The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?"
The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour.
The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river.
The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it.
The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane.
The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons.
The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop.
The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it?
The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years.
The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed.
The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood.
The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi.
The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?"
The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling.
The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes.
The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed."
The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship."
The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts.
The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood. "You're truly a demon," a female UN official said to Da Shi. "Will innocent bystanders be hurt?" Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization.
The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age.
The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era.
The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong.
The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao.
The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover.
The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories.
The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another?
The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight?
The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!"
The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense.
The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below.
The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry.
The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison.
The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression.
The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds.
The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic.
The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead.
The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there.
The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light.
The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed.
The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan.
The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened.
The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said.
The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan.
The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you!
The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you."
The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away.
The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder.
The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side.
The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears.
The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself.
The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?'
The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly.
The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests.
The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars.
The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him.
The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts.
The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks.
The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop.
The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here.
The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion.
The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys.
The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west.
The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color.
The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand.
The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two.
The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it.
The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago.
The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away.
The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist.
The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me.
The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her.
The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang.
The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago. Nobody wanted to rob me or Grandpa Liu, but they might want to take Chen Qingyang away. As for my knife, I always fastened it on a cowhide belt, and the cowhide belt was always fastened around Chen Qingyang's waist. She wouldn't take it off even when she was sleeping or making love to me. She thought it was charming to carry a knife with her. So you can say that the knife actually belonged to Chen Qingyang. As I mentioned before, both the knife and gun were confiscated by the public security office.
The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!"
The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?'
The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter.
The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself.
The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking.
The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks.
The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then.
The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.'
The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked.
The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing.
The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!'
The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li.
The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating.
The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.'
The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness.
The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence:
The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill.
The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said.
The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious.
The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight.
The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway.
The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area.
The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog.
The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine.
The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders.
The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded.
The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha.
The blade was also made of excellent materials.
The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it.
The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared.
The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it.
The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either.
The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan.
The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife.
The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room.
The blade was also made of excellent materials. Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots.
The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days.
The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze!
The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears.
The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu.
The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!'
The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü.
The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem.
The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.'
The blind would see, the lame would walk again, Could we but bring, back Hong Wu's glorious days. With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze".
The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat.
The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands.
The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically.
The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds.
The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart.
The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal.
The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue.
The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life.
The blood from his wounds pitted the ice beneath him with its heat. He ripped off his tattered shirt with both hands. In his semiconscious state he saw the furry red fox emerge from the clump of reeds and circle round him once, then crouch down and gaze sympathetically. Its fur glowed brilliantly and its slightly slanted eyes shone like emeralds. After a while, Old Geng felt warm fur rubbing against his body, and he lay there waiting for the razor-sharp teeth to begin ripping him apart. If he were torn to shreds, he'd die with no complaints, for he knew that a man who betrays a trust is lower than an animal. The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale?
The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks.
The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth.
The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared.
The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat.
The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting.
The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet.
The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds.
The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade.
The blood-soaked earth had the consistency of liquid clay under the weight of their footsteps; bodies of the dead merged with the wreckage of sorghum stalks. Moonlight danced on pools of blood, and hideous scenes of dismemberment swept away the final moments of Father's youth. Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously.
The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken.
The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off.
The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground.
The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards.
The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause.
The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest.
The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction.
The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall.
The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand.
The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning.
The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years.
The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye.
The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village.
The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes.
The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat.
The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . .
The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . .
The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs.
The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze.
The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went.
The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking.
The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh.
The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day.
The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.'
The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist.
The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin?
The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?'
The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me.
The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office.
The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied.
The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition.
The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me.
The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard.
The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode.
The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard!
The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard.
The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai.
The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick.
The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek.
The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak.
The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said.
The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards.
The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it?
The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what.
The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller.
The burning feeling was fading.
The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain.
The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder.
The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master.
The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything.
The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change.
The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately.
The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha.
The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately. And after he finished reading his face was red all over, just like your little Buddha. People who read this confession later all blushed too, like the little Buddha.
The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica.
The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear.
The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope.
The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods.
The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill.
The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts.
The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind.
The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind.
The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain.
The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!'
The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang.
The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive.
The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.'
The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood.
The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold.
The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape.
The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose.
The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it.
The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why.
The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see.
The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch.
The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation.
The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.'
The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at.
The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher.
The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded.
The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed.
The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's.
The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone.
The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly.
The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement.
The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders.
The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough.
The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked.
The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu.
The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face!
The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood.
The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip.
The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field.
The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field. There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air.
The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field. There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air. Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included.
The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field. There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air. Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included. But when they were quartered in the village, they had stirred things up so much, with chickens squawking and dogs yelping, that you'd have thought it was a garrison command.
The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field. There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air. Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included. But when they were quartered in the village, they had stirred things up so much, with chickens squawking and dogs yelping, that you'd have thought it was a garrison command. Out on the highway, the soldiers huddled so closely together they looked like an inert snake.
The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field. There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air. Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included. But when they were quartered in the village, they had stirred things up so much, with chickens squawking and dogs yelping, that you'd have thought it was a garrison command. Out on the highway, the soldiers huddled so closely together they looked like an inert snake. Their motley assortment of weapons included shotguns, fowling pieces, ageing Hanyang rifles, plus a cannon that fired scale weights and was carried by two brothers, Fang Six and Fang Seven.
The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field. There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air. Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included. But when they were quartered in the village, they had stirred things up so much, with chickens squawking and dogs yelping, that you'd have thought it was a garrison command. Out on the highway, the soldiers huddled so closely together they looked like an inert snake. Their motley assortment of weapons included shotguns, fowling pieces, ageing Hanyang rifles, plus a cannon that fired scale weights and was carried by two brothers, Fang Six and Fang Seven. Mute was toting a rake with twenty-six metal tines, as were three other soldiers.
The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time.
The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope.
The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists.
The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore.
The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars.
The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire.
The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights.
The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage.
The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined.
The canal sparkled with golden light.
The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly.
The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them.
The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither."
The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie.
The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia.
The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange.
The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past.
The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced.
The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand.
The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang.
The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside.
The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart.
The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday.
The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts.
The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks.
The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop.
The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here.
The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct.
The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch.
The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past.
The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys.
The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light.
The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night.
The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color.
The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow.
The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky.
The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village.
The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight.
The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep.
The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast.
The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth.
The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could.
The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward.
The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away.
The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village. Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast.
The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?'
The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no.
The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?'
The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no.
The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?'
The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'"
The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?"
The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye.
The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History!
The child asks, 'Are they enemies?'
The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no.
The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?'
The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'"
The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?"
The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye.
The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History!
The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History! History!
The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History! History! It's a new age now.
The child asks, 'Then who are they?'
The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'"
The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?"
The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye.
The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History!
The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History! History!
The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History! History! It's a new age now.
The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History! History! It's a new age now. Who will remember us?
The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'" "Did you hear that?" The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History! History! It's a new age now. Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you?
The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty.
The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human.
The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.'
The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled.
The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people.
The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found.
The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society.
The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together.
The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human. I spoke without thinking.' Gu Yanwu smiled. 'I've knocked about a great deal during these last few years,' he said, 'and made friends with an extraordinary variety of people. And wherever I've been, north or south of the River, I've discovered that it isn't only among educated people like ourselves that resistance to the Tartars is to be found. Many of our most ardent patriots are small tradesmen, Yamen runners, or market folk—people belonging to the very lowest ranks of society. If you'd care to join us, the three of us could travel to Yangzhou together. I have a number of contacts there I could introduce you to.
The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there.
The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city.
The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward.
The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is!
The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest.
The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time.
The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him.
The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber.
The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather.
The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back.
The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad.
The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts.
The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion.
The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little.
The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them.
The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do?
The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on.
The clasp was in the front, but I reached around to her back. She said, Looks like you haven't learned what it takes to be bad. And then she turned to let me see her breasts. I looked carefully at them for a while, and gave her my opinion. For some reason, her face blushed a little. She said, Well, you've seen them. What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry?
The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip.
The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip.
The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain.
The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine.
The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds.
The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends.
The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share.
The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others.
The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes.
The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back.
The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time.
The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School.
The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle.
The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her.
The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods.
The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all.
The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people.
The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them.
The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched.
The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day.
The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else.
The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other.
The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her.
The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint.
The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned.
The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness.
The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked.
The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air.
The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?"
The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly.
The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head.
The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of?
The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny."
The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist.
The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away.
The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall."
The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race.
The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface.
The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning.
The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years.
The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye.
The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village.
The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes.
The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat.
The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . .
The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life.
The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds.
The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident.
The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo.
The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students.
The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth.
The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment.
The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness?
The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back?
The color felt familiar to Wang.
The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time.
The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope.
The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists.
The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore.
The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars.
The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire.
The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights.
The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage.
The color in her face deepened.
The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good.
The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard!
The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me.
The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package.
The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift.
The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears.
The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched.
The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window.
The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red.
The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred.
The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead.
The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?'
The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed.
The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?'
The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads.
The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground.
The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist.
The commander asked you a question!
The commander asked you a question! What village is this?
The commander asked you a question! What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?'
The commander asked you a question! What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs.
The commander asked you a question! What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?'
The commander asked you a question! What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little.
The commander asked you a question! What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.'
The commander asked you a question! What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?'
The commander asked you a question! What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered.
The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient.
The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed.
The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it".
The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it.
The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.'
The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy.
The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain".
The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.'
The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed. In the History of the Han Dynasty it says "Qin lost the deer and the world went chasing after it". That means that when the Qin Emperor lost control of the Empire, ambitious men rose up everywhere and fought each other to possess it. In the end it was the first Han Emperor who got this big, fat deer by defeating the Tyrant King of Chu.' 'I know,' said the boy. 'In my story-books it says "they chased the deer on the Central Plain". That means they were all fighting each other to become Emperor.' The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness.
The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic."
The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players.
The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris.
The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment.
The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real.
The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment."
The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said.
The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit."
The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said.
The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there.
The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results."
The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal.
The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks.
The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long.
The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts."
The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No.
The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable.
The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails.
The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession.
The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself.
The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below."
The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life.
The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.'
The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist.
The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before.
The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls?
The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist. 'I have certainly never heard of a debt of tears before. Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.'
The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault.
The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution.
The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals.
The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring.
The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador.
The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce.
The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left.
The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session.
The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage.
The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down.
The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle.
The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals.
The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery....
The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough.
The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!"
The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye.
The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late.
The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head.
The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere.
The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said.
The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup.
The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped.
The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family.
The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement.
The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message.
The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted).
The cool wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the bright moon still shines everywhere. 'That's a splendid couplet of yours, Liuliang, ' he said. 'Whenever I drink wine now, I have to recite it—and do it justice, too,' he added, with a ceremonious flourish of his wine-cup. In spite of Lü Liuliang's patriotic unwillingness to serve, a local official, impressed by what he had heard of Lü's reputation, had once sought to recommend him as a 'hidden talent' meriting a summons to the Manchu Court for suitable employment; but Lü had made it clear that he would die rather than accept such a tones, recited summons, and the matter had been dropped. Some time later, however, when another high-ranking official sent forward his name as a 'distinguished scholar of exceptional merit', Lü realized that his continued refusal would be construed by the Court as an open slight, with fatal consequences for himself and perhaps his family. Accordingly he had had himself tonsured (though not in fact with any intention of becoming a real monk), whereupon the Government officials were finally convinced of his determination and ceased urging him to come out of his retirement. Gu Yanwu's enthusiasm for Lü's somewhat pedestrian couplet sprang from the fact that it contained a hidden message. In Chinese the word for 'cool' is qing (the word chosen by the Manchus for their new 'Chinese' dynasty) and the word for 'bright' is ming (the name of the old Chinese dynasty they had supplanted). So the couplet Gu had recited could be understood to mean: The Qing wind sways not me, howe'er it blow; For me the Ming moon still shines everywhere.
The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood.
The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again.
The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas."
The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue.
The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige.
The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely.
The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge!
The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics."
The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas." Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results."
The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden.
The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her.
The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound.
The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window.
The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features.
The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself,
The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man!
The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby!
The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that.
The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance.
The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious.
The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight.
The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway.
The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area.
The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog.
The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine.
The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders.
The crab-nourished poppies grew huge and fleshy, a mixture of pinks, reds, and whites that assailed your nostrils with their fragrance. The black soil of my hometown, always fertile, was especially productive, and the people who tilled it were especially decent, strong-willed, and ambitious. The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded.
The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground.
The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems.
The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles.
The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up.
The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!'
The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted.
The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them.
The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill.
The crabs stopped as soon as they entered the ring of lamplight, and lined up head to tail, blotting out the ground. A greenish glint issued from their shells, as countless pairs of button eyes popped from deep sockets on little stems. Mouths hidden beneath sloping faces released frothy strings of brazenly colourful bubbles. The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs.
The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her.
The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age.
The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones.
The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few.
The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985.
The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again.
The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down.
The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by.
The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light.
The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it.
The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window.
The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly.
The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.'
The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so.
The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that?
The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.'
The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it.
The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated.
The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river.
The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard.
The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan!
The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up!
The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up! Wake up!
The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up! Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .'
The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up! Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes.
The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up! Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son.
The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up! Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family.
The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side.
The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface.
The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew.
The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River.
The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills.
The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was.
The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes.
The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite.
The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up.
The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky.
The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine.
The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life.
The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires;
The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky.
The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered.
The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls.
The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday.
The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me.
The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade.
The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor.
The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath.
The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out.
The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush.
The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly.
The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting.
The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct.
The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch.
The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom.
The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship.
The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade.
The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor.
The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath.
The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out.
The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush.
The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly.
The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting.
The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines.
The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines. It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs.
The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines. It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom.
The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines. It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship.
The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines. It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade.
The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines. It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor.
The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines. It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath.
The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines. It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out.
The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines. It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade. Against this decades-old backdrop of darkness, the Paris of the Orient unfolds her splendor. Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush.
The daughter-in-law had also just given birth.
The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution.
The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled.
The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains.
The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in.
The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village.
The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng.
The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast.
The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time.
The daughters were married and had moved out.
The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them.
The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth.
The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution.
The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled.
The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains.
The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in.
The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village.
The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng.
The dawn of a new life was already evident.
The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo.
The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students.
The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth.
The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment.
The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness?
The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back?
The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly.
The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students. Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris.
The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.'
The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü.
The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?'
The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang.
The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there.
The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend.
The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark.
The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, '
The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here.
The deaths of Lei and Yang were treated as accidents.
The deaths of Lei and Yang were treated as accidents. Everybody at the base knew that Ye and Yang were a happy couple, and no one suspected her.
The deaths of Lei and Yang were treated as accidents. Everybody at the base knew that Ye and Yang were a happy couple, and no one suspected her. A new commissar came to the base, and life returned to its habitual peace.
The deaths of Lei and Yang were treated as accidents. Everybody at the base knew that Ye and Yang were a happy couple, and no one suspected her. A new commissar came to the base, and life returned to its habitual peace. The tiny life inside Ye grew bigger every day, and she also felt the world outside change.
The deaths of Lei and Yang were treated as accidents. Everybody at the base knew that Ye and Yang were a happy couple, and no one suspected her. A new commissar came to the base, and life returned to its habitual peace. The tiny life inside Ye grew bigger every day, and she also felt the world outside change. One day, the security platoon commander asked Ye to come to the gatehouse at the entrance to the base.
The deaths of Lei and Yang were treated as accidents. Everybody at the base knew that Ye and Yang were a happy couple, and no one suspected her. A new commissar came to the base, and life returned to its habitual peace. The tiny life inside Ye grew bigger every day, and she also felt the world outside change. One day, the security platoon commander asked Ye to come to the gatehouse at the entrance to the base. When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen.
The deaths of Lei and Yang were treated as accidents. Everybody at the base knew that Ye and Yang were a happy couple, and no one suspected her. A new commissar came to the base, and life returned to its habitual peace. The tiny life inside Ye grew bigger every day, and she also felt the world outside change. One day, the security platoon commander asked Ye to come to the gatehouse at the entrance to the base. When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen. They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals.
The deaths of Lei and Yang were treated as accidents. Everybody at the base knew that Ye and Yang were a happy couple, and no one suspected her. A new commissar came to the base, and life returned to its habitual peace. The tiny life inside Ye grew bigger every day, and she also felt the world outside change. One day, the security platoon commander asked Ye to come to the gatehouse at the entrance to the base. When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen. They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals. The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun.
The deaths of Lei and Yang were treated as accidents. Everybody at the base knew that Ye and Yang were a happy couple, and no one suspected her. A new commissar came to the base, and life returned to its habitual peace. The tiny life inside Ye grew bigger every day, and she also felt the world outside change. One day, the security platoon commander asked Ye to come to the gatehouse at the entrance to the base. When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen. They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals. The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies.
The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic.
The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden.
The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate.
The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?'
The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him.
The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf.
The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you.
The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.'
The descent of this thunderbolt drove all else from his mind and he rushed off in a panic. As soon as he had changed, he hurried out of the Garden. Tealeaf was waiting for him outside the inner gate. 'I suppose you don't know what he wants to see me about?' Bao-yu asked him. 'I should hurry up, if I were you,' said Tealeaf. 'All I know is that he wants to see you. You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke.
The difficult birth had damaged her health.
The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help.
The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them.
The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine.
The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit.
The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters.
The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out.
The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them.
The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth.
The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village.
The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans.
The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes.
The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew.
The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew.
The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field.
The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground.
The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing.
The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth.
The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts.
The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal.
The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline."
The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult.
The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it.
The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference.
The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there.
The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results."
The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal.
The distance between the abutments is too great.
The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material."
The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across.
The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters."
The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters.
The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net."
The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke.
The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?"
The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down.
The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood.
The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her.
The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents.
The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died.
The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child.
The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health.
The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help.
The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them.
The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine.
The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong.
The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done.
The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him.
The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome.
The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this?
The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see.
The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way.
The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate.
The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble.
The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about.
The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music.
The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony.
The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains.
The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk.
The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed.
The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her.
The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age.
The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones.
The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement.
The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows.
The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness.
The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath.
The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair.
The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart.
The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul.
The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone.
The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand.
The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains.
The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk.
The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed.
The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her.
The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age.
The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones.
The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few.
The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985.
The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her. Only when the screen suddenly lit up did her drooping eyelids show, giving away her age. But the stamp of age passes in a flickering instant: she carefully wrapped hers up and tucked it away inside her bones. The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again.
The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light.
The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time.
The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery.
The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time.
The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline.
The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley.
The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up.
The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over.
The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time. The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down.
The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering.
The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up.
The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy.
The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you."
The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths.
The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng.
The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say.
The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate.
The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!"
The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself.
The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own.
The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper.
The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it.
The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out.
The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch.
The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well.
The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out.
The effort of getting to this appointment had absorbed so much of his attention that it had almost taken his mind off the pain; but as soon as she asked the question he became aware that he was hurting dreadfully all over and groaned in spite of himself. Blossom seized his hand in her own. 'Where does it hurt?' she asked in an anxious whisper. As Trinket was on the point of answering her, a shadow appeared on the ground and he looked up to see a dark figure like a great eagle floating down from the top of the garden wall and softly alighting at the foot of it. He was so startled that he almost called out. While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet.
The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart.
The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul.
The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone.
The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand.
The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang.
The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside.
The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart.
The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday.
The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts.
The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology.
The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds.
The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack.
The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted.
The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment.
The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task.
The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible."
The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day.
The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation."
The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage.
The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter.
The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage.
The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went.
The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence.
The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers.
The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound.
The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life.
The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back.
The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh.
The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully.
The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside.
The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?'
The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .'
The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough.
The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .'
The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what?
The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!'
The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined.
The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered.
The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of.
The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng.
The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful.
The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation.
The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again.
The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment.
The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.'
The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease.
The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words.
The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be.
The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them.
The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that.
The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds.
The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively.
The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops.
The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight.
The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him.
The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars.
The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now.
The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney.
The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known.
The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest.
The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess.
The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel.
The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him. He led them quickly to each of the sandal makers' cellars. Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail.
The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune.
The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist.
The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company.
The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly.
The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir.
The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?'
The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin.
The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her.
The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy.
The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that.
The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about.
The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long.
The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.'
The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two.
The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight.
The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags!
The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble!
The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner.
The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was.
The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes.
The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite.
The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up.
The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry?
The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am.
The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am. Can you find me something to eat?
The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am. Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .'
The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry? I am. Can you find me something to eat? I'm starving. . . .' Granddad sat up and fished around in his belt until he found a bullet, which he inserted into the cylinder; then he snapped it shut, sending the bullet into the chamber.
The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face.
The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving.
The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?"
The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng.
The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes:
The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm.
The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness.
The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground.
The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air.
The fields were still and deserted.
The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits.
The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides.
The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag.
The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag. No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat.
The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag. No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat. Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room.
The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag. No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat. Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room. A glazed wine crock rested on the bar, its ladle hanging from the rim.
The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag. No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat. Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room. A glazed wine crock rested on the bar, its ladle hanging from the rim. A fat old man was sprawled on the kang.
The fields were still and deserted. During those years, any farmer who had food at home left his field before nightfall, turning the sorghum fields into a haven for bandits. Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag. No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat. Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room. A glazed wine crock rested on the bar, its ladle hanging from the rim. A fat old man was sprawled on the kang. Yu Zhan'ao recognised him as the Korean dog butcher they called Gook.
The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth.
The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data."
The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?"
The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table.
The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table. No one spoke.
The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table. No one spoke. "All right.
The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table. No one spoke. "All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details."
The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table. No one spoke. "All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up.
The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data." "Anyone got a better idea?" Chang looked around the table. No one spoke. "All right. Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back."
The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang.
The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case."
The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds.
The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left.
The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen.
The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues.
The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful.
The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?"
The filaments should be made from the nanomaterial called 'Flying Blade,' developed by Professor Wang. A very appropriate name, in this case." After Shi Qiang finished speaking, he stood and waited a few seconds. Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded.
The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever.
The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others.
The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her?
The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her?
The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed.
The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away.
The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars.
The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened.
The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke.
The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony.
The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool.
The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday.
The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below.
The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud.
The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground.
The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes.
The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach.
The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief.
The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other.
The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her.
The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint.
The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned.
The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness.
The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked.
The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity.
The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone.
The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression.
The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused.
The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again.
The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall.
The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing.
The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me.
The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years.
The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach.
The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping.
The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing.
The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past.
The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys.
The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light.
The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night.
The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color.
The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow.
The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky.
The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own.
The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys. But on the iron-railed balconies of the newer longtang apartments the sunlight is already striking the glass panes on the French doors, which refract the light. This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that.
The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away.
The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear.
The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear.
The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship.
The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times.
The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties.
The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai.
The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip.
The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear. She admitted that she was very excited that night and really felt like a koala bear. She finally had a chance to fulfill her great friendship. So she locked her legs around my waist, grabbed my shoulder with her hands, and imagining that I was a tall tree, tried to climb up several times. When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me.
The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback.
The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past.
The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends.
The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her.
The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price.
The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden.
The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house.
The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens.
The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house. Still, as long as she lived in Peace Lane, Madame Yan felt like a crane among chickens. No one there was her equal and, in her eyes, even the neighbors were no better than her servants.
The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her.
The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later.
The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened.
The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside.
The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass.
The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.)
The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching.
The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever.
The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside. In the afternoon I fell asleep on the grass. I remembered covering myself with a few banana leaves before I fell asleep, but by the time I woke up I found nothing on my body. (Perhaps the buffalo had eaten the leaves.) The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday.
The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours.
The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways.
The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground.
The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first.
The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs.
The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said.
The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step.
The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings.
The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads.
The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun....
The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams.
The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart.
The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared.
The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong.
The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace.
The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated.
The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away.
The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation.
The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian.
The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study.
The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze.
The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went.
The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking.
The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh.
The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day.
The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.'
The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist.
The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood.
The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings.
The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing.
The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections.
The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane.
The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living.
The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms.
The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles.
The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor.
The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead.
The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge.
The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch.
The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late.
The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her.
The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes.
The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth.
The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him.
The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white.
The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart.
The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday.
The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts.
The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks.
The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop.
The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here.
The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion.
The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys.
The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart. Neither is like an official document; both belong to the necessary language of the everyday. The back alleys of Shanghai try even harder to work their way into people's hearts. The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west.
The former warranted going on denouncement trips; and the latter warranted being torn apart by five running horses or being minced by thousands of knives.
The former warranted going on denouncement trips; and the latter warranted being torn apart by five running horses or being minced by thousands of knives. But no one had the power to tear us apart with five horses, so they had no choice but to set us free.
The former warranted going on denouncement trips; and the latter warranted being torn apart by five running horses or being minced by thousands of knives. But no one had the power to tear us apart with five horses, so they had no choice but to set us free. After Chen Qingyang told me this, the train roared away.
The former warranted going on denouncement trips; and the latter warranted being torn apart by five running horses or being minced by thousands of knives. But no one had the power to tear us apart with five horses, so they had no choice but to set us free. After Chen Qingyang told me this, the train roared away. From that moment on, I never saw her again.
The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain.
The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly.
The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door.
The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist.
The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while.
The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too.
The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good.
The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good. She said, Really?
The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good. She said, Really? I had no idea.
The four rear carts were occupied by women, the last of them by a young mother holding a baby girl at her breast.
The four rear carts were occupied by women, the last of them by a young mother holding a baby girl at her breast. The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console.
The four rear carts were occupied by women, the last of them by a young mother holding a baby girl at her breast. The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console. One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart.
The four rear carts were occupied by women, the last of them by a young mother holding a baby girl at her breast. The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console. One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart. 'Stop it!
The four rear carts were occupied by women, the last of them by a young mother holding a baby girl at her breast. The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console. One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart. 'Stop it! Shut up!
The four rear carts were occupied by women, the last of them by a young mother holding a baby girl at her breast. The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console. One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart. 'Stop it! Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!'
The four rear carts were occupied by women, the last of them by a young mother holding a baby girl at her breast. The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console. One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart. 'Stop it! Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder.
The four rear carts were occupied by women, the last of them by a young mother holding a baby girl at her breast. The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console. One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart. 'Stop it! Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side.
The four rear carts were occupied by women, the last of them by a young mother holding a baby girl at her breast. The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console. One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart. 'Stop it! Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears.
The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue.
The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life.
The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale?
The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said.
The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese.
The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!'
The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming.
The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine.
The fox began licking his wounds with its cold tongue. Old Geng was adamant that the fox had repaid his betrayal by saving his life. Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they?
The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames.
The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers.
The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice.
The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment.
The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired.
The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds.
The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual.
The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing.
The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds. Old Geng, his shoulder numb from the recoil, stood up under a silvery sky, looking bigger and taller than usual. He knew the fox was hiding amid the reeds and staring at him with loathing. Something suspiciously like a guilty conscience began to stir in Old Geng.
The fox fairy was licking my wounds.'
The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution.
The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver.
The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot.
The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price.
The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now.
The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken.
The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away.
The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution. They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food.
The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken.
The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away.
The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food.
The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up.
The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains.
The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp.
The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood.
The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly.
The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains. Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger.
The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said.
The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese.
The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!'
The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming.
The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine.
The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they?
The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng.
The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?'
The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met.
The frenzied crowd sank into silence.
The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood.
The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below.
The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away.
The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence.
The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken.
The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood.
The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage.
The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter.
The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship.
The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other.
The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh.
The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher.
The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to.
The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma."
The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking.
The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course.
The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt.
The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions.
The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events.
The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement.
The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows.
The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness.
The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath.
The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair.
The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart.
The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul.
The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones.
The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS
The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself.
The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.'
The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in!
The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!'
The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside.
The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all.
The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all. To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height.
The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open.
The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came.
The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut.
The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it.
The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket.
The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale.
The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones.
The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold.
The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale. Moreover the gallery was bare and draughty and this was the midwinter season when the nights are long and the bitter north wind seems to pierce into the very marrow of the bones. By the end of the night he was almost dead with cold. When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up.
The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way.
The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate.
The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble.
The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear.
The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here.
The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.'
The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building.
The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do.
The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound!
The gates will have been shut long ago.
The gates will have been shut long ago. It won't be long now before the Empress Dowager gives orders for my arrest.
The gates will have been shut long ago. It won't be long now before the Empress Dowager gives orders for my arrest. I shan't get away then, even if I grow wings.'
The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west.
The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions.
The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes.
The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss.
The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets.
The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom.
The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom.
The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place.
The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there.
The giant antenna was gone.
The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal.
The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short.
The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body.
The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang.
The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea?
The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon!
The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed.
The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better.
The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again.
The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye.
The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount.
The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere.
The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary.
The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory.
The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories."
The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject.
The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven.
The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage.
The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient.
The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher.
The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage.
The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row.
The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards.
The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward.
The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!"
The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it.
The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart.
The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up.
The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill.
The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!'
The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter.
The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth.
The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!'
The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it.
The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart. 'Dad,' Father said, 'don't give up. I'll work hard on my shooting, like when you shot fish at the inlet to perfect your seven-plum-blossom skill. Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth.
The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness.
The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground.
The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air.
The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?"
The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly.
The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head.
The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of?
The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny."
The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist.
The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs.
The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth.
The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond.
The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery.
The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight.
The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal.
The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun.
The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide.
The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain.
The gravity of reality is too strong."
The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted.
The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student.
The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads.
The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him.
The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck.
The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!"
The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye.
The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood.
The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through.
The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend.
The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was.
The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant.
The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan.
The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth.
The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory.
The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades.
The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend. Hearing that Wang Qiyao had given birth, she was moved to sympathy; being a woman, she could relate to how difficult things must have been for Wang Qiyao, and decided to go over to see how she was. Mrs. Wang, sensing that Madame Yan was a cut above the others, felt favored by the visit and tried to make herself pleasant. She even brewed some tea and sat down with Madame Yan. With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened.
The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips.
The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend.
The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions.
The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events.
The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement.
The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows.
The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness.
The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath.
The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair.
The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess.
The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel.
The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail.
The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream.
The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane.
The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully.
The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears.
The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself.
The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs.
The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first.
The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs.
The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said.
The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step.
The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings.
The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads.
The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling.
The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders.
The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads.
The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun.
The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies.
The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak.
The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting.
The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced.
The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base.
The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables.
The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook.
The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark.
The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced.
The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base.
The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables.
The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook.
The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark.
The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question:
The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity.
The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why.
The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked.
The hands had been cleanly sliced off.
The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal.
The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise.
The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches.
The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut.
The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull.
The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up.
The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft.
The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft. A thick column of smoke poured out of the hole.
The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs.
The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently.
The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground.
The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy.
The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed.
The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma.
The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away.
The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies.
The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma. But even though they lost their appetite for it, they couldn't bear to throw the uneaten ones away. So Uncle Arhat minced the leftovers and ground them under the bean-curd millstone, then salted the crab paste, which they ate daily, until it finally went bad and became mulch for the poppies. Apparently Grandma was an opium smoker, but wasn't addicted, which was why she had the complexion of a peach, a sunny disposition, and a clear mind.
The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic.
The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead.
The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there.
The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul.
The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury.
The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today.
The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult.
The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away.
The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface.
The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping.
The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured.
The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony.
The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool.
The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday.
The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below.
The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud.
The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground.
The hem is only about a foot around.
The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down.
The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick.
The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman.
The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too.
The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her.
The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills.
The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light.
The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down. Chen Qingyang said she could never learn that trick. After conducting an observation for a while in Qingping market, she drew the conclusion that if she wanted to disguise herself like someone, she would rather be an Ahcang woman. On the way back, the mountain road was all uphill, and she was exhausted, too. So whenever we needed to jump over a ditch or cross a ridge, she would find a stump, gracefully mount it, and let me carry her. So on the way home I carried her on my shoulder climbing the hills. The dry season had just arrived, white clouds coasted through the sky, and the sun gave brilliant light. But in the mountains it would drizzle from time to time.
The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood.
The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person.
The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry.
The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one.
The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian.
The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study.
The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze.
The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went.
The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking.
The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses.
The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger.
The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!'
The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed.
The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!'
The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace.
The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said.
The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays.
The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead.
The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious.
The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons.
The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers.
The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something.
The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow.
The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald.
The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it.
The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed.
The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf.
The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars.
The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed.
The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt.
The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down.
The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down.
The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards.
The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly.
The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out.
The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand.
The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.'
The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again.
The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs.
The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door.
The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal.
The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside.
The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand.
The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it.
The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window.
The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization.
The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call."
The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang.
The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer.
The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours."
The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal
The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country.
The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake.
The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer. They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City.
The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written.
The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date.
The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain:
The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I.
The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it?
The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence.
The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view.
The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind.
The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind. All I can find in it, in fact, are a number of females, conspicuous, if at all, only for their passion or folly or for some trifling talent or insignificant virtue.
The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while.
The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer.
The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left.
The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules.
The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone.
The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop.
The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up.
The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this.
The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman.
The issue she wanted to discuss was this:
The issue she wanted to discuss was this: Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was.
The issue she wanted to discuss was this: Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was. Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did.
The issue she wanted to discuss was this: Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was. Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that.
The issue she wanted to discuss was this: Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was. Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods.
The issue she wanted to discuss was this: Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was. Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods.
The issue she wanted to discuss was this: Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was. Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated.
The issue she wanted to discuss was this: Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was. Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable.
The issue she wanted to discuss was this: Despite the fact that everyone believed she was damaged goods, she didn't think she was. Because, to be damaged goods she had to have cheated on her husband, but she never did. Although her husband had been in prison for a year, she hadn't slept with another man, nor had she ever done anything like that. Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question.
The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.'
The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled.
The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.'
The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly.
The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering.
The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet.
The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?'
The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin.
The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly. 'You are too flattering. I was merely reciting at random from the lines of some old poet. But what brings you here, sir?' 'Tonight is Mid Autumn night,'said Shi-yin. 'People call it the Festival of Reunion.
The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—'
The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him.
The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you.
The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are.
The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it.
The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead.
The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay.
The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while.
The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses.
The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes:
The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm.
The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness.
The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground.
The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air.
The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?"
The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly.
The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head.
The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of?
The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri.
The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs.
The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth.
The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond.
The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery.
The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight.
The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal.
The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun.
The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide.
The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts.
The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines.
The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too.
The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!'
The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four.
The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground.
The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed.
The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .'
The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home?
The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow.
The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew.
The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart.
The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers.
The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness.
The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri.
The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs.
The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth.
The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond.
The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground.
The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them.
The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man.
The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand.
The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?'
The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours.
The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways.
The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground.
The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first.
The last couple of days they've washed me inside and outside like a flour sack.
The last couple of days they've washed me inside and outside like a flour sack. They didn't originally think you needed to attend this meeting, but I insisted.
The last couple of days they've washed me inside and outside like a flour sack. They didn't originally think you needed to attend this meeting, but I insisted. Heh.
The last couple of days they've washed me inside and outside like a flour sack. They didn't originally think you needed to attend this meeting, but I insisted. Heh. I bet the two of us are going to be important this time."
The last couple of days they've washed me inside and outside like a flour sack. They didn't originally think you needed to attend this meeting, but I insisted. Heh. I bet the two of us are going to be important this time." As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag.
The last couple of days they've washed me inside and outside like a flour sack. They didn't originally think you needed to attend this meeting, but I insisted. Heh. I bet the two of us are going to be important this time." As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag. He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table.
The last couple of days they've washed me inside and outside like a flour sack. They didn't originally think you needed to attend this meeting, but I insisted. Heh. I bet the two of us are going to be important this time." As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag. He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps.
The last couple of days they've washed me inside and outside like a flour sack. They didn't originally think you needed to attend this meeting, but I insisted. Heh. I bet the two of us are going to be important this time." As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag. He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look.
The last couple of days they've washed me inside and outside like a flour sack. They didn't originally think you needed to attend this meeting, but I insisted. Heh. I bet the two of us are going to be important this time." As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag. He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last.
The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted.
The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger.
The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper.
The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside.
The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop.
The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind.
The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart.
The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue.
The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated.
The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air.
The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there.
The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city.
The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward.
The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is!
The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest.
The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time.
The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him.
The late show was about to begin at the cinemas, which added a feeling of excitement to the night air. The city still had the spirit of a night owl, and the same energy of years ago was still there. The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber.
The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother.
The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence.
The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses.
The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else?
The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study.
The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other?
The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry.
The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better.
The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other? Not hang on to it and cry. Crying won't make it any better. You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you?
The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean.
The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors.
The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party.
The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about.
The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music.
The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony.
The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains.
The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk.
The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed.
The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood.
The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage.
The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter.
The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage.
The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went.
The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence.
The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers.
The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound.
The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life.
The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan!
The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans!
The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from?
The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me.
The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office.
The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied.
The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition.
The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me.
The leader of the boys couldn't help crying out: Hooligan! I answered back, Your father and mother are hooligans! If they're not hooligans, where did a little hooligan like you come from? The boy grabbed some dirt and flung it at me. After I was released, I went to see the boy's father and said: Today I was in the public security office. I was hog-tied. Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard.
The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue.
The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing.
The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office.
The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore.
The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me.
The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone.
The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue.
The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools.
The leaders always said that I didn't confess thoroughly enough and needed to continue. So I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life confessing. Finally, Chen Qingyang wrote a confession without letting me see it and turned it into the public security office. After that, no one asked us to write confessions or go on denouncement trips anymore. What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions.
The less said the better.
The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said.
The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive.
The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive. "The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body.
The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive. "The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body. Your IDs will be deleted.
The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive. "The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body. Your IDs will be deleted. Please leave now.
The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive. "The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body. Your IDs will be deleted. Please leave now. Thank you."
The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive. "The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body. Your IDs will be deleted. Please leave now. Thank you." The two stood up and looked at each other; then glanced around, confused, and left.
The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive. "The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body. Your IDs will be deleted. Please leave now. Thank you." The two stood up and looked at each other; then glanced around, confused, and left. Pan held out his hand to the remaining five, shaking each person's hand in turn.
The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture.
The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp.
The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind.
The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart.
The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away.
The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district?
The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness.
The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs.
The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation.
The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me.
The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard.
The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai.
The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect.
The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy.
The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again.
The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow!
The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?"
The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants.
The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.'
The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so.
The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that?
The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.'
The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it.
The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated.
The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies.
The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body?
The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken.
The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console.
The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console. One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart.
The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console. One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart. 'Stop it!
The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console. One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart. 'Stop it! Shut up!
The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console. One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart. 'Stop it! Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!'
The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console. One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart. 'Stop it! Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder.
The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console. One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart. 'Stop it! Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side.
The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console. One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart. 'Stop it! Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears.
The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console. One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart. 'Stop it! Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself.
The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come.
The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with.
The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use.
The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said.
The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...'
The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course.
The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.'
The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot.
The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course. Oriole took it, the evening before last.' She turned to Melilot. 'Would you go and get it for me, then?'
The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road.
The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own.
The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance.
The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange.
The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before.
The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome!
The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.'
The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled.
The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking.
The little tart knows she's not good-looking.
The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks.
The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then.
The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.'
The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked.
The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai.
The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick.
The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek.
The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak.
The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people.
The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later.
The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber.
The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again.
The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me;
The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me.
The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done.
The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang.
The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while.
The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base.
The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables.
The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook.
The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark.
The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question:
The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity.
The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why.
The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked.
The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly.
The location for the Three Body players' meet-up was a small, out-of-the-way coffee shop.
The location for the Three Body players' meet-up was a small, out-of-the-way coffee shop. Wang had always imagined game meet-ups would be lively events full of people, but this meet-up consisted of only seven players, including himself.
The location for the Three Body players' meet-up was a small, out-of-the-way coffee shop. Wang had always imagined game meet-ups would be lively events full of people, but this meet-up consisted of only seven players, including himself. Like Wang, the other six did not look like gaming enthusiasts.
The location for the Three Body players' meet-up was a small, out-of-the-way coffee shop. Wang had always imagined game meet-ups would be lively events full of people, but this meet-up consisted of only seven players, including himself. Like Wang, the other six did not look like gaming enthusiasts. Only two were relatively young.
The location for the Three Body players' meet-up was a small, out-of-the-way coffee shop. Wang had always imagined game meet-ups would be lively events full of people, but this meet-up consisted of only seven players, including himself. Like Wang, the other six did not look like gaming enthusiasts. Only two were relatively young. Another three, including a woman, were middle-aged.
The location for the Three Body players' meet-up was a small, out-of-the-way coffee shop. Wang had always imagined game meet-ups would be lively events full of people, but this meet-up consisted of only seven players, including himself. Like Wang, the other six did not look like gaming enthusiasts. Only two were relatively young. Another three, including a woman, were middle-aged. There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies.
The location for the Three Body players' meet-up was a small, out-of-the-way coffee shop. Wang had always imagined game meet-ups would be lively events full of people, but this meet-up consisted of only seven players, including himself. Like Wang, the other six did not look like gaming enthusiasts. Only two were relatively young. Another three, including a woman, were middle-aged. There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies. Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong.
The location for the Three Body players' meet-up was a small, out-of-the-way coffee shop. Wang had always imagined game meet-ups would be lively events full of people, but this meet-up consisted of only seven players, including himself. Like Wang, the other six did not look like gaming enthusiasts. Only two were relatively young. Another three, including a woman, were middle-aged. There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies. Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong. The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants.
The location for the Three Body players' meet-up was a small, out-of-the-way coffee shop. Wang had always imagined game meet-ups would be lively events full of people, but this meet-up consisted of only seven players, including himself. Like Wang, the other six did not look like gaming enthusiasts. Only two were relatively young. Another three, including a woman, were middle-aged. There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies. Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong. The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily.
The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up.
The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!'
The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted.
The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them.
The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill.
The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs.
The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently.
The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground.
The long fibres on Father's straw rain cape stood up. 'Now!' Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy.
The longtang are the backdrop of this city.
The longtang are the backdrop of this city. Streets and buildings emerge around them in a series of dots and lines, like the subtle brushstrokes that bring life to the empty expanses of white paper in a traditional Chinese landscape painting.
The longtang are the backdrop of this city. Streets and buildings emerge around them in a series of dots and lines, like the subtle brushstrokes that bring life to the empty expanses of white paper in a traditional Chinese landscape painting. As day turns into night and the city lights up, these dots and lines begin to glimmer.
The longtang are the backdrop of this city. Streets and buildings emerge around them in a series of dots and lines, like the subtle brushstrokes that bring life to the empty expanses of white paper in a traditional Chinese landscape painting. As day turns into night and the city lights up, these dots and lines begin to glimmer. However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai.
The longtang are the backdrop of this city. Streets and buildings emerge around them in a series of dots and lines, like the subtle brushstrokes that bring life to the empty expanses of white paper in a traditional Chinese landscape painting. As day turns into night and the city lights up, these dots and lines begin to glimmer. However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai. The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines.
The longtang are the backdrop of this city. Streets and buildings emerge around them in a series of dots and lines, like the subtle brushstrokes that bring life to the empty expanses of white paper in a traditional Chinese landscape painting. As day turns into night and the city lights up, these dots and lines begin to glimmer. However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai. The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines. It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs.
The longtang are the backdrop of this city. Streets and buildings emerge around them in a series of dots and lines, like the subtle brushstrokes that bring life to the empty expanses of white paper in a traditional Chinese landscape painting. As day turns into night and the city lights up, these dots and lines begin to glimmer. However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai. The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines. It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom.
The longtang are the backdrop of this city. Streets and buildings emerge around them in a series of dots and lines, like the subtle brushstrokes that bring life to the empty expanses of white paper in a traditional Chinese landscape painting. As day turns into night and the city lights up, these dots and lines begin to glimmer. However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai. The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines. It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship.
The longtang are the backdrop of this city. Streets and buildings emerge around them in a series of dots and lines, like the subtle brushstrokes that bring life to the empty expanses of white paper in a traditional Chinese landscape painting. As day turns into night and the city lights up, these dots and lines begin to glimmer. However, underneath the glitter lies an immense blanket of darkness—these are the longtang of Shanghai. The darkness looks almost to be a series of furious waves that threaten to wash away the glowing dots and lines. It has volume, whereas all those lines and dots float on the surface—they are there only to differentiate the areas of this dark mass, like punctuation marks whose job it is to break up an essay into sentences and paragraphs. The darkness is like an abyss—even a mountain falling in would be swallowed whole and sink silently to the bottom. Countless reefs lurk beneath this swelling ocean of darkness, where one false move could capsize a ship. The darkness buoys up Shanghai's handful of illuminated lines and dots, supporting them decade after decade.
The longtang in the slums are open-air.
The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly.
The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks.
The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge.
The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree.
The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web.
The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable.
The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests.
The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits.
The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight.
The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal.
The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun.
The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide.
The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain.
The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience.
The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip
The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom.
The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block.
The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends.
The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share.
The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others.
The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes.
The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden.
The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow.
The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating.
The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain.
The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip.
The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate.
The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip.
The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip.
The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip.
The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip.
The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip.
The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain.
The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine.
The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds.
The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered.
The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips.
The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend.
The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions.
The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events.
The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement.
The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows.
The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness.
The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows. At night, the sounds of rapping on the doors rise and fall in the darkness. To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath.
The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness.
The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been.
The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago.
The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago.
The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details.
The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart.
The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time.
The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time!
The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago. Gradually the image became clearer, taking on depth and new details. But none of those details looked real; they floated on the surface, piercing Old Colour's heart. He came face to face with a cruel reality—the corrosive power of time. At twenty-six years of age, Old Colour should have been too young to care about the passing of time; time had yet to teach him such truths, but that is precisely why he longed for the past—that is the only reason he dared to extol the fruits of time! The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross.
The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them.
The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants.
The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste.
The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute.
The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me.
The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window.
The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out.
The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period.
The loquats growing on the plain aren't edible, because of the ant colonies in them. Only the ones on the mountain don't have ants. The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it.
The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad.
The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission.
The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes.
The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness.
The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad.
The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's.
The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion.
The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger.
The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission. I hated that sanctuary: though it had sheltered decent emotions, it had also sheltered heinous crimes. Father, when you were hiding in the burrow we dug for you in the floor of my home back in 1957, you recalled those days of your past in the unrelenting darkness. On no fewer than 365 occasions, in your mind you saw the roof of your house crash down amid the flames, and wondered what was going through the mind of your father, my granddad. So my fantasies were chasing yours while yours were chasing Granddad's. As he watched the roof collapse, Granddad became as angry as he'd been the day he abandoned Grandma and moved to another village to be with his new love, Passion. He had learned then that Grandma had shamelessly taken up with Black Eye, the leader of an organisation called the Iron Society, and at the time he wasn't sure what filled his heart – loathing or love, pain or anger. When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out.
The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine.
The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life.
The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires;
The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky.
The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered.
The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls.
The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday.
The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me.
The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday. I thought I would always be lively and strong, and that nothing could beat me. I had invited Chen Qingyang over to eat fish with me that night, so I was supposed to catch fish in the afternoon.
The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself,
The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man!
The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby!
The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that.
The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about.
The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long.
The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.'
The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two.
The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long. I remember hearing him say that he's often wanted to help him but hasn't yet found an opportunity.' And thinking these thoughts she could not forbear to turn back for another peep or two. Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight.
The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly.
The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks.
The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge.
The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree.
The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web.
The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable.
The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests.
The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits.
The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions.
The man could slaughter a dog in less than a minute, and the hundreds of dogs that lived in Ma Hamlet growled viciously when they saw him, their fur standing straight up, though they kept their distance.
The man in front of Father coughed loudly.
The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement.
The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders.
The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough.
The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked.
The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu.
The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face!
The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess.
The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders. Father strained and squinted until his gaze bored through the mist: there was Wang Wenyi's head, jerking with each cough. Father thought back to when Wang was whipped on the parade ground, and how pitiful he had looked. He had just joined up with Commander Yu. Adjutant Ren ordered the recruits: Right face! Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips.
The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas.
The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening.
The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome.
The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen.
The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high.
The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders.
The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement.
The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings.
The man lived on the thirteenth floor of a building that he was managing for the owner, a relative of his who was living overseas. He didn't normally live there, but every few days he would invite friends over for a fun-filled afternoon or evening. Gradually, his parties started to gain some notoriety: word traveled fast, as one guest brought ten friends and each of them brought along others—but he didn't mind, everyone was welcome. As the numbers started to build up, it was inevitable that some questionable individuals would weasel their way in, and sometimes unpleasant things, such as thefts, would happen. But with so many people, the probability of someone extraordinary showing up was also quite high. Occasionally, real celebrities would appear, such as movie stars, the first violin from a famous orchestra, and reporters, as well as the children and grandchildren of powerful Communist and Nationalist leaders. This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant.
The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer.
The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature.
The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals.
The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away.
The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.'
The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper.
The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire.
The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient.
The man picked up a writing-brush and moistened it on the ink-slab, then, on a sheet of paper, he wrote the character for a deer. 'The deer is a wild animal, but although it is comparatively large, it has a very peaceable nature. It eats only grass and leaves and never harms other animals. So when other animals want to hurt it or to eat it, all it can do is run away. If it can't escape by running away, it gets eaten.' He wrote the characters for 'chasing the deer' on the sheet of paper. 'That's why in ancient times they often used the deer as a symbol of Empire. The common people, who are the subjects of Empire, are gentle and obedient. Like the deer's, it is their lot to be cruelly treated and oppressed.
The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles.
The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere.
The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist.
The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!"
The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days.
The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all.
The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria.
The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children.
The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980.
The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand.
The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell.
The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves.
The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps.
The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off.
The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal.
The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise.
The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches.
The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut.
The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence.
The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers.
The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound.
The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life.
The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back.
The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance.
The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe.
The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home.
The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home.
The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding.
The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try.
The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her.
The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first.
The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was.
The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home.
The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands.
The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather.
The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding. She gathered that they were interested in planting some ginseng for cash while the government seemed to be relaxing policies a little, but they didn't quite have the courage to try. They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings.
The meet-up organizer showed up not long after.
The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei.
The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang.
The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!"
The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong.
The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes.
The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined.
The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood.
The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess."
The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste.
The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute.
The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me.
The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window.
The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out.
The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period.
The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it.
The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work.
The mess officer said since we got along, and the military deputy wasn't around, he'd allow me to go buy toothpaste. But he also said the military deputy might return any minute. If I were not here by the time the military deputy returned, he couldn't cover for me. I left my team and climbed to the fifteenth team's mountainside, holding a small piece of mirror to reflect light on Chen Qingyang's back window. After a while, she came up the mountain and told me that since people had been keeping a close eye on her for the past two days, she hadn't been able to get out. And right now she was having her period. She said that shouldn't be a problem and we could still do it. I said that wasn't going to work. When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan.
The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold.
The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me.
The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains.
The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape.
The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up.
The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing.
The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair.
The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything.
The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything. We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that.
The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun.
The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun.
The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly.
The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him.
The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today.
The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while.
The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs.
The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down.
The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches.
The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies.
The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer.
The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually.
The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic."
The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players.
The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris.
The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment.
The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real.
The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment."
The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly.
The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly. The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves.
The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly. The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves. Their eyes are focused exclusively on themselves, and they are never distracted by their surroundings.
The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly. The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves. Their eyes are focused exclusively on themselves, and they are never distracted by their surroundings. They don't want to create a place for themselves in history: they want to create themselves.
The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly. The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves. Their eyes are focused exclusively on themselves, and they are never distracted by their surroundings. They don't want to create a place for themselves in history: they want to create themselves. Without being ambitious, they expend every ounce of what strength they have.
The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly. The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves. Their eyes are focused exclusively on themselves, and they are never distracted by their surroundings. They don't want to create a place for themselves in history: they want to create themselves. Without being ambitious, they expend every ounce of what strength they have. This strength, too, is evenly allocated.
The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly. The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves. Their eyes are focused exclusively on themselves, and they are never distracted by their surroundings. They don't want to create a place for themselves in history: they want to create themselves. Without being ambitious, they expend every ounce of what strength they have. This strength, too, is evenly allocated. Everyone has his fair share.
The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out.
The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand.
The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell.
The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves.
The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps.
The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off.
The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal.
The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise.
The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell. As his body contacted the deck, it came apart in two halves. The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches.
The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties!
The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you.
The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special.
The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.'
The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted.
The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut?
The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to?
The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.'
The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh.
The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water.
The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night.
The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?"
The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room.
The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette.
The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity.
The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said.
The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh.
The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?" He followed the voice and saw Wang Qiyao lying in bed across the room. She had also woken up, but her face was obscured by the shadows and Mr. Cheng could only make out her silhouette. Mr. Cheng did not feel awkward; on the contrary, he was filled with a sense of serenity. "I'm so embarrassed!" he said. Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table.
The moon shone that night.
The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while.
The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south.
The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off.
The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground.
The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep.
The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour.
The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too.
The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans.
The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966.
The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966. The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square.
The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966. The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square. But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators.
The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966. The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square. But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet.
The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966. The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square. But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire.
The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966. The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square. But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness.
The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966. The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square. But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy.
The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966. The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square. But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade.
The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966. The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square. But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy. The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots.
The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road.
The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao.
The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands.
The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day.
The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents.
The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world.
The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality.
The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out.
The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground.
The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow.
The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky.
The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own.
The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that.
The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged.
The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal.
The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power.
The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions.
The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls.
The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients.
The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg.
The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies.
The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife.
The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.'
The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's.
The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him.
The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.'
The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's. Between you you ought somehow or other to be able to raise enough to give him. If you can save a man's life by doing so, you will have performed a work of merit.' But though Xi-feng pretended to do as Lady Wang suggested, in fact she made no such inquiries.
The mountain was either rainy or foggy.
The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it.
The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else.
The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me.
The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river.
The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them.
The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people.
The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over.
The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over. I've had a feeling about this all along.
The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard.
The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift.
The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down.
The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder.
The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then.
The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking.
The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap.
The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath.
The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around.
The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House.
The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard.
The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement.
The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.'
The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker.
The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now.
The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously.
The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room.
The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now. It was Dai-yu, of course, lying on her bed, stretching herself and yawning luxuriously. He laughed: 'Why "each day in a drowsy waking dream of love"?' he asked through the window (the words were from his beloved Western Chamber); then going to the doorway he lifted up the door-blind and walked into the room. Dai-yu realized that she had been caught off her guard.
The murky air was stifling.
The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders.
The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads.
The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned.
The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits.
The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure.
The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it.
The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins.
The murky air was stifling. Roofs of houses, their supports burned out beneath them, had collapsed in mountains of smoke, dust, and cinders. Bodies were strewn atop the village wall and on the roads. A page in the history of our village had been turned. At one time the site had been a wasteland covered with brambles, underbrush, and reeds, a paradise for foxes and wild rabbits. Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to.
The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady.
The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease.
The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words.
The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be.
The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them.
The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that.
The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds.
The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively.
The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops.
The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky.
The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood....
The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest.
The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her.
The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky.
The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy.
The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body.
The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound.
The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained.
The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao.
The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up.
The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away.
The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day.
The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao.
The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng.
The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days.
The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days.
The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng.
The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao.
The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise.
The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say.
The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval.
The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice.
The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting.
The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other.
The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming.
The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice. This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded.
The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out.
The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet.
The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch.
The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something.
The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards.
The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction.
The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought.
The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.'
The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck.
The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him.
The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber.
The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather.
The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper.
The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her.
The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?"
The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun.
The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ."
The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added.
The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day.
The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival.
The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day.
The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely.
The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days.
The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us.
The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again.
The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation.
The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central.
The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world.
The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed.
The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky.
The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun....
The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams.
The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart.
The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared.
The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong.
The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace.
The odour grew stronger.
The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!'
The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed.
The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!'
The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace.
The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said.
The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays.
The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead.
The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!' He emptied his pistol, scattering the dogs without a trace. 'Let's go, son,' he said. The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist.
The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead.
The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist.
The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near.
The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft.
The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's.
The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone.
The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly.
The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement.
The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement. Large transparent ears covered with tiny blood vessels were the trademark of Wang Wenyi, a small man whose enlarged head was tucked down between his shoulders.
The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder.
The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled.
The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields.
The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down.
The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him.
The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway.
The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland.
The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat.
The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear.
The offense went as follows:
The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog.
The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around.
The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak.
The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked.
The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear.
The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes.
The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty.
The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear. It was a white buffalo, who turned its head and stared at us with one of its eyes. A white buffalo's horn can be used to make a knife handle, glittering and crystal clear, very pretty. But its texture is brittle, easy to crack.
The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters.
The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house.
The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill.
The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance.
The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red.
The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything.
The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team.
The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow.
The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house. You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle.
The old Red Guard's final remark echoed endlessly in her mind....
The old Red Guard's final remark echoed endlessly in her mind.... The setting sun cast a long shadow from Ye's slender figure.
The old Red Guard's final remark echoed endlessly in her mind.... The setting sun cast a long shadow from Ye's slender figure. The small sliver of hope for society that had emerged in her soul had evaporated like a drop of dew in the sun.
The old Red Guard's final remark echoed endlessly in her mind.... The setting sun cast a long shadow from Ye's slender figure. The small sliver of hope for society that had emerged in her soul had evaporated like a drop of dew in the sun. Her tiny sense of doubt about her supreme act of betrayal had also disappeared without a trace.
The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room.
The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed.
The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.'
The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh.
The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu.
The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?'
The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch.
The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!'
The old eunuch had him by the collar and was propelling him back into the room. 'Damn!' thought Trinket, 'Damn!' as the old man threw him down on the bed. The Old Devil knows I want to go and see that little maid and now he's going to stop me.' 'Is this to test my reactions, Goong-goong?' he said, forcing a laugh. 'It's a long time since you've taught me any kungfu. What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud.
The old eunuch heaved another sigh.
The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?'
The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed.
The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.'
The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen.
The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?'
The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket.
The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.'
The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?' He was speaking so calmly that Trinket's terror was somewhat allayed. 'About fourteen, I think.' 'If you're thirteen, you're thirteen; if you're fourteen, you're fourteen. What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.' This was true.
The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh.
The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now.
The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.'
The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body.
The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering.
The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh.
The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.'
The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh.
The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.' The old eunuch heaved another sigh. 'How old are you, child?'
The old eunuch jumped up in surprise.
The old eunuch jumped up in surprise. 'Did you say there were two copies at Oboi's place?'
The old eunuch jumped up in surprise. 'Did you say there were two copies at Oboi's place?' 'Yes,' said Trinket.
The old eunuch jumped up in surprise. 'Did you say there were two copies at Oboi's place?' 'Yes,' said Trinket. 'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.'
The old eunuch jumped up in surprise. 'Did you say there were two copies at Oboi's place?' 'Yes,' said Trinket. 'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.' Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure.
The old eunuch jumped up in surprise. 'Did you say there were two copies at Oboi's place?' 'Yes,' said Trinket. 'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.' Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure. 'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly.
The old eunuch jumped up in surprise. 'Did you say there were two copies at Oboi's place?' 'Yes,' said Trinket. 'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.' Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure. 'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.'
The old eunuch jumped up in surprise. 'Did you say there were two copies at Oboi's place?' 'Yes,' said Trinket. 'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.' Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure. 'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens.
The old eunuch jumped up in surprise. 'Did you say there were two copies at Oboi's place?' 'Yes,' said Trinket. 'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.' Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure. 'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.' Shortly after this their evening meal was brought in from the Imperial kitchens. After eating barely half a bowl of rice, the old eunuch sat back, turned up his pale, unseeing eyes towards the ceiling, and appeared to be lost in thought.
The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit.
The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training.
The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse.
The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.'
The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading.
The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.'
The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head.
The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better.
The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time.
The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face.
The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said.
The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice.
The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?'
The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom.
The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer.
The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?'
The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen.
The old eunuch ran his hand over her head, then over her face. ''You're one of the maids-in-waiting, aren't you?' he said. 'Yes,' said Blossom in a little voice. 'So what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?' 'I'm just. . . just playing,' said Blossom. A faint smile appeared on the face of the old eunuch which the dim moonlight transformed into a ghastly leer. 'Who is here with you?' He cocked his head to listen. What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened.
The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat.
The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket.
The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested.
The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor?
The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it.
The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it. Oh help!
The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it. Oh help! What am I going to do?
The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it. Oh help! What am I going to do? I have to get out of this Palace as quickly as possible.
The old eunuch walked beside her, his right hand still encircling her throat. 'The Old Devil's going to tell the Empress Dowager about me, ' thought Trinket. 'He'll tell her everything—how I killed Laurie and dressed up in his clothes, and how I made him blind, and he'll ask her to have me arrested. But I wonder why he doesn't tell the Emperor? I suppose it's because he knows the Emperor likes me and is afraid he might not do anything about it. Oh help! What am I going to do? I have to get out of this Palace as quickly as possible. Aiyo, I can't though!
The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders.
The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.'
The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought.
The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu?
The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu?
The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?'
The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket.
The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said.
The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said. However immune to self-criticism Trinket might be, he knew that what he liked to call his Martial Arts training was really a joke.
The old eunuch was clearly startled by this.
The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?'
The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor.
The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew.
The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl.
The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did.
The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.'
The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach.
The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl. So that's what I did. It wasn't very difficult to fool you because you couldn't see.' All the while he was saying this, he was raising the dagger inch by inch and aiming it at the pit of the old man's stomach. He knew that in order to succeed he would have to kill him instantly.
The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not.
The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?'
The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh.
The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out.
The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.'
The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer.
The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch.
The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.'
The old eunuch wasn't sure whether to believe him or not. 'If you didn't drink the soup, ' he said, 'how is it that it hurt so badly when you pressed your belly?' Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again.
The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window.
The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly.
The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.'
The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so.
The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that?
The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.'
The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it.
The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated.
The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.' When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies.
The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious.
The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!'
The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother!
The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!'
The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily.
The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that.
The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you.
The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble.
The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother! Climb down from there!' Granddad lashed out angrily. 'You have no right to talk to me like that. I didn't do anything to you. You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained.
The old man shook his head.
The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion".
The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am.
The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.'
The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press.
The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard.
The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard. Tell me what you feel.'
The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard. Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said.
The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard. Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud.
The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls.
The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up.
The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early.
The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two.
The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science.
The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers.
The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page.
The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation.
The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences.
The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine.
The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit.
The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters.
The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out.
The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them.
The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth.
The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution.
The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled.
The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains.
The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science.
The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers.
The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page.
The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation.
The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences.
The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them.
The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after.
The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei.
The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang.
The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out.
The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien.
The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?"
The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said.
The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests.
The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions."
The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded.
The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded. "Very good.
The old philosopher waved his pipe, which had gone out. He spoke with a serious mien. "Let's discuss this question with a bit more depth: What is your impression of the Aztecs?" "Dark and bloody," the author said. "Blood-drenched pyramids lit by insidious fires seen through dark forests. Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded. "Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?"
The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest.
The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too.
The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement.
The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.'
The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile.
The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away.
The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.'
The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk.
The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?'
The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault!
The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed."
The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!"
The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit!
The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod.
The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?"
The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself.
The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway.
The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste.
The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face.
The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province.
The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province.
The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day.
The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power.
The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying.
The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you.
The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.'
The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang.
The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket.
The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments?
The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first."
The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve.
The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets.
The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached."
The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts.
The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal.
The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline."
The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng.
The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast.
The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time.
The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong.
The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother.
The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village.
The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on.
The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them.
The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts.
The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky.
The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative.
The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other.
The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said.
The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished.
The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished. You should know that."
The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished. You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something.
The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished. You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure."
The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished. You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked.
The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently.
The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it.
The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars.
The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?'
The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no.
The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?'
The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no.
The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?'
The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?' The adult says, 'History.'"
The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly.
The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy.
The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us.
The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other."
The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye.
The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt.
The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River.
The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team.
The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths!
The one-armed woman took over.
The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction.
The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction.
The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank.
The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud.
The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old."
The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!"
The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms.
The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!" The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners.
The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid.
The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot.
The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company.
The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her.
The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting.
The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit.
The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right.
The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university.
The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot. She wore a thin beige coat, a tweed skirt, high-heeled leather boots and a pair of goldrimmed glasses, like a public relations person in a big company. If she hadn't called my name, I wouldn't have recognized her. At that moment it dawned on me that everyone had his own essence, which would shine in the right setting. I was essentially a rascal or bandit. Now that I was a city dweller and a schoolteacher, mine didn't look quite right. Chen Qingyang said her daughter had gone into her sophomore year at the university. Recently she found out about our affair and wanted to meet me.
The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals.
The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear.
The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood.
The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her.
The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation.
The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either.
The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this:
The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag.
The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her. I said that so-called damaged goods was just a denotation. If people say you're damaged goods, then you must be damaged goods—there isn't much logic to it; if people say you slept with another man, you must have done it—there is not much logic to that either. As for why they say you're damaged goods, in my opinion it's because of this: People generally agree that if a married woman hasn't cheated on her husband, her face must be leathery, and her breasts must sag. Now your face is not dark but fair, your breasts are not hanging down but jutting out, so you must be damaged goods.
The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong.
The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao.
The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover.
The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories.
The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another?
The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight?
The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!"
The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties.
The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao. Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side.
The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors.
The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party.
The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about.
The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music.
The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony.
The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains.
The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk.
The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed.
The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains. In a corner of this room sat a woman with fair skin, wearing light makeup, in a pinkish-purple suit made of raw silk. She was leaning forward slightly toward the television screen with her arms crossed. The curtain brushed against her skirt from time to time, but this didn't seem to distract her.
The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her.
The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—'
The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb.
The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed.
The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it.
The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk.
The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses.
The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.'
The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses. There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.'
The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him.
The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either.
The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her.
The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—'
The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb.
The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed.
The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it.
The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk.
The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—' 'So you went to catch a sheep, but while you were about it you thought you might as well take a pig,' said Trinket, slightly reconstructing the proverb. Butcher Qian laughed. 'That's about it. Although she's only a young girl, she means all the world to the Mu folk. As long as their Little Countess is in our hands, Brother Xu will be safe as houses.
The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood.
The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below.
The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away.
The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence.
The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken.
The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood.
The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage.
The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter.
The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage.
The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks.
The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts.
The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them."
The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said.
The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!"
The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak.
The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again."
The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness.
The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough!
The only way left would be through the back gate.
The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble.
The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear.
The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here.
The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.'
The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building.
The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do.
The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound!
The only way left would be through the back gate. The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.'
The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day.
The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack.
The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy.
The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology.
The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds.
The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack.
The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted.
The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment.
The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted. At the same time, we can't heavily damage the facilities within, especially computer equipment. Thus, this is a very difficult task.
The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name.
The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither."
The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake.
The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before.
The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no.
The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said.
The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?"
The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression.
The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega.
The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear.
The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded.
The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience!
The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began:
The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men.
The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane.
The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple.
The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum.
The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood.
The other continued rather erratically to roll about.
The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace!
The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace! Ace!
The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace! Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands.
The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace! Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six!
The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace! Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six! Seven!
The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace! Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six! Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible.
The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace! Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six! Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three.
The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace! Ace! Ace!' cried Oriole, clapping her hands. 'Six! Seven! Eight!' shouted Jia Huan glaring at Oriole and commanding the die to perform the impossible. But the perverse wanderer finally came to rest with the ace uppermost, making a grand total of three. With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six.
The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means.
The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels.
The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style.
The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style. Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again.
The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style. Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again. Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure.
The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style. Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again. Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure. And Bao-yu, though he too was distressed at the prospect of Dai-yu's leaving him, could scarcely seek to interfere in a matter affecting the natural feelings of a father and his child.
The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style. Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again. Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure. And Bao-yu, though he too was distressed at the prospect of Dai-yu's leaving him, could scarcely seek to interfere in a matter affecting the natural feelings of a father and his child. Grandmother Jia insisted that Jia Lian should accompany Dai-yu and see her safely there and back.
The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style. Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again. Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure. And Bao-yu, though he too was distressed at the prospect of Dai-yu's leaving him, could scarcely seek to interfere in a matter affecting the natural feelings of a father and his child. Grandmother Jia insisted that Jia Lian should accompany Dai-yu and see her safely there and back. The various gifts to be taken and the journey-money were, it goes without saying, duly prepared.
The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style. Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again. Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure. And Bao-yu, though he too was distressed at the prospect of Dai-yu's leaving him, could scarcely seek to interfere in a matter affecting the natural feelings of a father and his child. Grandmother Jia insisted that Jia Lian should accompany Dai-yu and see her safely there and back. The various gifts to be taken and the journey-money were, it goes without saying, duly prepared. A suitable day on which to commence the journey was quickly determined and Jia Lian and Dai-yu took leave of all the rest and, embarking with their attendants, set sail for Yangchow.
The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province.
The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day.
The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power.
The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying.
The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you.
The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.'
The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang.
The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province.
The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power. Gu Yanwu drew a little closer before replying. 'Liuliang, we have something serious to discuss with you. That's what brings us here today.' Liuliang was the man's name, then—Lü Liuliang. His family had lived for generations in Chongde, a prefecture in the Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province. Like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu, to whom you have just been introduced, he is an historical personage, famous among those Southern gentlemen who, during the last days of the Ming dynasty and the early days of the Manchu conquest, buried themselves away on their estates and refused to take part in public life.
The other players nodded.
The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds.
The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist."
The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison.
The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke.
The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer.
The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot.
The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday."
The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison. After looking at each of them in turn, Pan sat down and spoke. "Some questions I can answer. Others I cannot. But if you are meant to be with Trisolaris, all your questions will be answered someday." "Then ... does the game really portray Trisolaris accurately?" the reporter asked.
The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye.
The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount.
The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere.
The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary.
The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory.
The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories."
The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject.
The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven.
The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century—
The other two were men of middle years.
The other two were men of middle years. The four rear carts were occupied by women, the last of them by a young mother holding a baby girl at her breast.
The other two were men of middle years. The four rear carts were occupied by women, the last of them by a young mother holding a baby girl at her breast. The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console.
The other two were men of middle years. The four rear carts were occupied by women, the last of them by a young mother holding a baby girl at her breast. The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console. One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart.
The other two were men of middle years. The four rear carts were occupied by women, the last of them by a young mother holding a baby girl at her breast. The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console. One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart. 'Stop it!
The other two were men of middle years. The four rear carts were occupied by women, the last of them by a young mother holding a baby girl at her breast. The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console. One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart. 'Stop it! Shut up!
The other two were men of middle years. The four rear carts were occupied by women, the last of them by a young mother holding a baby girl at her breast. The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console. One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart. 'Stop it! Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!'
The other two were men of middle years. The four rear carts were occupied by women, the last of them by a young mother holding a baby girl at her breast. The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console. One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart. 'Stop it! Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder.
The other two were men of middle years. The four rear carts were occupied by women, the last of them by a young mother holding a baby girl at her breast. The little girl was crying in a continuous wail which her mother's gentle words of comfort were powerless to console. One of the soldiers marching alongside, irritated by the baby's crying, aimed a mighty kick at the cart. 'Stop it! Shut up! Or I'll really give you something to cry about!' The baby, startled by this sudden violence, cried even louder. Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side.
The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up.
The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early.
The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two.
The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science.
The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers.
The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page.
The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation.
The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences.
The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them.
The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share.
The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others.
The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes.
The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden.
The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow.
The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating.
The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain.
The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip.
The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip. The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly.
The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain.
The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip.
The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip. The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly.
The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip. The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly. The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves.
The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip. The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly. The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves. Their eyes are focused exclusively on themselves, and they are never distracted by their surroundings.
The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip. The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly. The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves. Their eyes are focused exclusively on themselves, and they are never distracted by their surroundings. They don't want to create a place for themselves in history: they want to create themselves.
The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip. The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly. The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves. Their eyes are focused exclusively on themselves, and they are never distracted by their surroundings. They don't want to create a place for themselves in history: they want to create themselves. Without being ambitious, they expend every ounce of what strength they have.
The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip. The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly. The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves. Their eyes are focused exclusively on themselves, and they are never distracted by their surroundings. They don't want to create a place for themselves in history: they want to create themselves. Without being ambitious, they expend every ounce of what strength they have. This strength, too, is evenly allocated.
The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip. The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly. The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves. Their eyes are focused exclusively on themselves, and they are never distracted by their surroundings. They don't want to create a place for themselves in history: they want to create themselves. Without being ambitious, they expend every ounce of what strength they have. This strength, too, is evenly allocated. Everyone has his fair share.
The painting had a message, ' he said.
The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is.
The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription.
The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago.
The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?'
The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely.
The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it.
The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu.
The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it.
The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated.
The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow.
The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao.
The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered.
The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again.
The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness.
The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been.
The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago.
The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been. He thought, The Miss Shanghai pageant was nearly forty years ago. His vision grew blurry as he stared at Wang Qiyao, as if his eyes couldn't focus properly, and through that hazy vision he saw an image of her from more than three decades ago.
The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip.
The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip.
The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip.
The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip.
The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain.
The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine.
The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds.
The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends.
The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share.
The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming.
The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine.
The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they?
The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng.
The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?'
The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met.
The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge.
The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes.
The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us.
The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference.
The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there.
The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results."
The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal.
The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks.
The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long.
The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts."
The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No.
The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results." "Then it's best to set the trap at one of the locks along the canal. Judgment Day is built to Panamax specifications, just enough to fill the thirty-two-meter locks. Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable.
The party took place on the evening of National Day and fireworks were being set off from one of the balconies.
The party took place on the evening of National Day and fireworks were being set off from one of the balconies. A single rocket shot up into the darkness and slowly unfurled its fiery petals in the night sky before breaking up into a stream of falling stars, which vanished slowly, leaving a faint white shadow in the sky.
The party took place on the evening of National Day and fireworks were being set off from one of the balconies. A single rocket shot up into the darkness and slowly unfurled its fiery petals in the night sky before breaking up into a stream of falling stars, which vanished slowly, leaving a faint white shadow in the sky. It was some time before the last of the light was absorbed into the blackness.
The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross.
The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person.
The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic.
The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface.
The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away.
The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television.
The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom.
The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile.
The passage of time associated with those old jazz records was indeed a good thing; it had smoothed things out until they were strong and fine, rubbing off the superficial layers to reveal the inner grain, like gold emerging when the fire has burned away the dross. But what he saw that day was not an object, like an old jazz record, but a person. He was at a complete loss as to what to say, because the situation had an element of the tragic. He had finally touched the heart of that bygone era, whereas before he had only paced back and forth on its surface. Something halted his steps and Old Colour couldn't bring himself to walk away. He picked up a glass of wine and leaned up against the door, fixing his gaze on the television. Eventually Wang Qiyao got up from the corner to go to the restroom. As she walked past him, he flashed her a smile. She immediately accepted his smile, responding with a look of gratitude before smiling back at him.
The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night.
The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade.
The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others.
The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them.
The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers.
The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid.
The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip.
The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood.
The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day.
The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal.
The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun.
The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide.
The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain.
The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience.
The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip
The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom.
The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block.
The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos.
The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening.
The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask.
The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street.
The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam.
The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern.
The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed.
The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom.
The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay.
The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself.
The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks.
The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop.
The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here.
The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion.
The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys.
The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west.
The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color.
The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand.
The pavement is covered with a layer of cracks. Gutters overflow; floating in the discolored water are fish scales and rotten vegetable leaves, as well as the greasy lampblack from the stovetop. It is dirty and grimy, impure, here. Here the most private secrets are exposed, and not always in the most conventional fashion. Because of this a pall hangs over these back alleys. The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained.
The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves.
The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves. Their eyes are focused exclusively on themselves, and they are never distracted by their surroundings.
The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves. Their eyes are focused exclusively on themselves, and they are never distracted by their surroundings. They don't want to create a place for themselves in history: they want to create themselves.
The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves. Their eyes are focused exclusively on themselves, and they are never distracted by their surroundings. They don't want to create a place for themselves in history: they want to create themselves. Without being ambitious, they expend every ounce of what strength they have.
The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves. Their eyes are focused exclusively on themselves, and they are never distracted by their surroundings. They don't want to create a place for themselves in history: they want to create themselves. Without being ambitious, they expend every ounce of what strength they have. This strength, too, is evenly allocated.
The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves. Their eyes are focused exclusively on themselves, and they are never distracted by their surroundings. They don't want to create a place for themselves in history: they want to create themselves. Without being ambitious, they expend every ounce of what strength they have. This strength, too, is evenly allocated. Everyone has his fair share.
The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could.
The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood.
The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous.
The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense.
The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below.
The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry.
The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison.
The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression.
The people of my father's generation who lived there ate sorghum out of preference, planting as much of it as they could. In late autumn, during the eighth lunar month, vast stretches of red sorghum shimmered like a sea of blood. Tall and dense, it reeked of glory; cold and graceful, it promised enchantment; passionate and loving, it was tumultuous. The autumn winds are cold and bleak, the sun's rays intense. White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds.
The person was critically ill.
The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor.
The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink.
The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city.
The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed.
The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night.
The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade.
The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others.
The person was critically ill. They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them.
The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband.
The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was.
The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face.
The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving.
The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?"
The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng.
The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes:
The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm.
The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness.
The philosopher nodded.
The philosopher nodded. "Very good.
The philosopher nodded. "Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?"
The philosopher nodded. "Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said.
The philosopher nodded. "Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers."
The philosopher nodded. "Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire.
The philosopher nodded. "Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later.
The philosopher nodded. "Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all.
The philosopher nodded. "Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race."
The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head.
The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence.
The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood.
The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below.
The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away.
The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence.
The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken.
The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood.
The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage.
The pig can wait till later.'
The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes.
The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek.
The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away.
The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing.
The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said.
The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.'
The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat.
The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.'
The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain.
The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience.
The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip
The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom.
The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block.
The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos.
The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman.
The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat.
The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip Gossip always carries with it an exhalation of gloom. This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist.
The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan.
The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards.
The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution.
The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist.
The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf....
The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed.
The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold.
The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in.
The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in. She stood there for a while, silent.
The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways.
The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground.
The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first.
The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs.
The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said.
The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step.
The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings.
The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads.
The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground. The green-eyed dogs returned to the corpses, timidly at first. But their eyes quickly disappeared, and the moonlight was reflected off rolling waves of bluish fur; Granddad and Father could hear the sounds of dogs tearing human bodies with their fangs. 'Let's go into the village, Dad,' Father said. Granddad wavered for a moment, so Father tugged on him, and they fell into step. By then most of the fires in the village had gone out, leaving red-hot cinders that gave off an acrid heat amid the crumbling walls and shattered buildings. Hot winds whirled above the village roads. The murky air was stifling.
The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart.
The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren.
The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four.
The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River.
The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought.
The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart.
The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air.
The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave.
The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart. All that kept Granddad moving was a powerful drive to push on and continue the bitter struggle against wave after murky wave of obdurate air. In his dazed state he heard a loud clamour rushing towards him like a tidal wave. When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike.
The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace.
The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica.
The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear.
The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope.
The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods.
The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill.
The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts.
The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind.
The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind.
The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter.
The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself.
The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking.
The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks.
The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then.
The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.'
The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked.
The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai.
The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks. All right, then. I'll carve the turtle first.' He took the lid off an inkstone that was on the table, ground some ink in it, and dabbled the tip of a writing-brush in it until it was well soaked. The brush, the inkstone, and the ink-stick had all been the property of Old Hai. Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick.
The pressure of the moment made him quake.
The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open.
The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .'
The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp.
The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts.
The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines.
The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too.
The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!'
The pressure of the moment made him quake. Fang Seven's eyes snapped open. 'Elder brother . . .' Granddad spun his face away, and a burst of flame leaped out of the muzzle, lighting up Fang Seven's greenish scalp. The kneeling man shot forward and fell on top of his own exposed guts. Father found it hard to believe that a man's belly could hold such a pile of intestines. 'Consumptive Four, you'd better be on your way, too. Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four.
The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants.
The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily.
The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions.
The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls.
The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up.
The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early.
The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two.
The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science.
The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers.
The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat.
The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable.
The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.'
The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather.
The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody?
The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement.
The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!'
The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework.
The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.' 'I have always told you that you are not to go out of that gate without first informing me,' said his grandfather. 'Why then did you presume to go off on your own yesterday without saying a word to anybody? That in itself would constitute sufficient grounds for chastisement. But in addition to that you are lying!' Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined.
The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown.
The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times.
The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage.
The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault.
The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution.
The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals.
The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring.
The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador.
The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack.
The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands.
The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha.
The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking.
The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs.
The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread.
The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted.
The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck.
The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her.
The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past.
The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it.
The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something.
The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family.
The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said.
The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.'
The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch.
The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?'
The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket.
The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?' Here was another surprise for Trinket. 'Could the real Laurie have been a Fujianese?' he wondered.
The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it.
The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said.
The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you.
The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer?
The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked.
The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha!
The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.'
The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body.
The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath.
The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle.
The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity.
The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them.
The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused.
The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day.
The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind.
The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates.
The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day.
The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused. In the elegant apartment-style longtang on the west side of town, this atmosphere is free of clouds, refreshing and transparent as a bright autumn day. Moving down among the modern-style longtang neighborhoods, the atmosphere becomes a bit more turgid and turbulent, blowing to and fro like the wind. Lower down still is the fractious atmosphere of the old-style longtang neighborhoods with the stone gates. Here the wind has died, replaced by the vapor of a humid day. By the time one gets to where the slum-dwellers live, all is enveloped in mist—not the roseate mists of dawn, but the thick fog that comes before a torrential downpour, when you cannot see your hand in front of your face.
The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real.
The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment."
The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said.
The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit."
The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said.
The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?"
The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question.
The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile.
The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?"
The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it.
The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood.
The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty.
The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan.
The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her.
The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself.
The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue.
The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it.
The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan. I thought since she might have trouble spending the two hundred yuan, I wouldn't mind helping her. So I brought the money with me to Jingkan and bought a double-barreled shotgun for myself. Later when I wrote my confessions, the double-barreled shotgun was also an issue. They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun.
The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads.
The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.'
The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded.
The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?'
The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher.
The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one.
The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity.
The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him.
The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either.
The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.'
The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü.
The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China.
The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere.
The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble.
The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he?
The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph!
The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph! What does the poet say?
The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph! What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!'
The red clay was very slippery.
The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time.
The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline.
The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley.
The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up.
The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over.
The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down.
The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time.
The red clay was very slippery. Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard.
The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him.
The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear.
The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific.
The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light.
The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly.
The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them.
The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither."
The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie.
The rest of the world had ceased to exist for him. All of his attention was focused on the spot where Judgment Day would appear. By now the sun that had risen over the Atlantic was falling toward the Pacific. The canal sparkled with golden light. Close by, the deadly zither stood quietly. The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia.
The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens.
The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now.
The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, '
The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket.
The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.'
The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long.
The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here.
The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, '
The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.' He'd wanted to say, 'This girl better not stay here long. It's terribly dangerous having her here. If anyone were to find out, I'd really be in the shit, ' But then he reflected that all members of the Triad Society were heroes who laughed at danger and would despise him if they heard him uttering such craven words.
The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle.
The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed.
The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought.
The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut.
The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?'
The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's.
The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in.
The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him.
The result was a most frightful pain in his chest which at once slowed him down to a shuffle. When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear.
The reverend gentlemen laughed.
The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged.
The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.'
The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them.
The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed.
The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about?
The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?'
The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin.
The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them. 'Heavenly mysteries must not, of course, be revealed. But might one perhaps inquire what the "absurd creature" is that you were talking about? Is it possible that I might be allowed to see it?' 'Oh, as for that,' said the monk: 'I think it is on the cards for you to have a look at him,' and he took the object from his sleeve and handed it to Shi-yin. Shi-yin took the object from him and saw that it was a clear, beautiful jade on one side of which were carved the words 'Magic Jade'.
The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away.
The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence.
The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken.
The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood.
The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage.
The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter.
The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage.
The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went.
The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence.
The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled.
The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields.
The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down.
The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him.
The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway.
The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland.
The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat.
The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear.
The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him. At about dawn, the massive curtain of mist finally lifted, just as Commander Yu and his troops emerged onto the Jiao-Ping highway. In my hometown, August is the misty season, possibly because there's so much swampy lowland. Once he stepped onto the highway, Father felt suddenly light and nimble; with extra spring in his step, he let go of Commander Yu's coat. Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head.
The ringing bells make their evening rounds, reminding residents to watch their cooking fires, evincing a trace of warmth and goodwill from those who live there.
The ringing bells make their evening rounds, reminding residents to watch their cooking fires, evincing a trace of warmth and goodwill from those who live there. Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes.
The ringing bells make their evening rounds, reminding residents to watch their cooking fires, evincing a trace of warmth and goodwill from those who live there. Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes. Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles.
The ringing bells make their evening rounds, reminding residents to watch their cooking fires, evincing a trace of warmth and goodwill from those who live there. Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes. Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles. Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun.
The ringing bells make their evening rounds, reminding residents to watch their cooking fires, evincing a trace of warmth and goodwill from those who live there. Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes. Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles. Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood.
The ringing bells make their evening rounds, reminding residents to watch their cooking fires, evincing a trace of warmth and goodwill from those who live there. Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes. Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles. Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes.
The ringing bells make their evening rounds, reminding residents to watch their cooking fires, evincing a trace of warmth and goodwill from those who live there. Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes. Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles. Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity.
The ringing bells make their evening rounds, reminding residents to watch their cooking fires, evincing a trace of warmth and goodwill from those who live there. Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes. Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles. Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood.
The ringing bells make their evening rounds, reminding residents to watch their cooking fires, evincing a trace of warmth and goodwill from those who live there. Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes. Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles. Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood. Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane.
The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form."
The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184.
The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds.
The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said.
The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality."
The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?"
The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?" Pan asked, interested.
The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?" Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said.
The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?" Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting."
The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits.
The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions.
The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern.
The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop.
The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle.
The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor.
The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered.
The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips.
The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend.
The room did seem different with the curtains.
The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated.
The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May.
The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed.
The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms.
The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange.
The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric.
The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days.
The room did seem different with the curtains. However, with no shade over the light bulb, the objects in the room simply looked naked rather than illuminated. Outside it was a typical evening in May. The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood.
The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes.
The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes. I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed.
The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes. I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build.
The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes. I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now?
The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes. I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look!
The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes. I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath.
The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes. I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early.
The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes. I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water.
The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes. I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door.
The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood.
The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back.
The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room.
The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far.
The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back.
The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me.
The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear.
The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense.
The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense. So I didn't finish my confession.
The routines of washing, cutting, rolling, perming, drying, and setting had long been imprinted on her mind.
The routines of washing, cutting, rolling, perming, drying, and setting had long been imprinted on her mind. She felt like she had been there just the day before, surrounded by faces she knew.
The routines of washing, cutting, rolling, perming, drying, and setting had long been imprinted on her mind. She felt like she had been there just the day before, surrounded by faces she knew. When the process was completed, the old Wang Qiyao emerged in the mirror—the intervening three years seemed to have been snipped off along with her split ends.
The routines of washing, cutting, rolling, perming, drying, and setting had long been imprinted on her mind. She felt like she had been there just the day before, surrounded by faces she knew. When the process was completed, the old Wang Qiyao emerged in the mirror—the intervening three years seemed to have been snipped off along with her split ends. Looking into the mirror, she noted Madame Yan's face, on which was a mixture of astonishment and envy.
The routines of washing, cutting, rolling, perming, drying, and setting had long been imprinted on her mind. She felt like she had been there just the day before, surrounded by faces she knew. When the process was completed, the old Wang Qiyao emerged in the mirror—the intervening three years seemed to have been snipped off along with her split ends. Looking into the mirror, she noted Madame Yan's face, on which was a mixture of astonishment and envy. As the stylist gave her hair a last-minute adjustment with a hand blower, the expression on Wang Qiyao's face, turning slightly to avoid the hot air with just a soupçon of the spoiled child, belonged to yesteryear.
The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.'
The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again.
The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty.
The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings.
The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat."
The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?'
The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback.
The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?'
The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.'
The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement.
The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves.
The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded.
The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside.
The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived.
The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns?
The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement.
The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground.
The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking.
The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded.
The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience!
The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began:
The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men.
The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane.
The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple.
The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum.
The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood.
The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person.
The sands of time had long since interred her origins and background.
The sands of time had long since interred her origins and background. Her rich, youthful, resilient flesh, her plump bean-pod face, and her deep-blue, seemingly deathless eyes were buried in the wet yellow earth, extinguishing for all time her angry, defiant gaze, which challenged the world of filth, adored the world of beauty, and brimmed over with an intense consciousness.
The sands of time had long since interred her origins and background. Her rich, youthful, resilient flesh, her plump bean-pod face, and her deep-blue, seemingly deathless eyes were buried in the wet yellow earth, extinguishing for all time her angry, defiant gaze, which challenged the world of filth, adored the world of beauty, and brimmed over with an intense consciousness. Second Grandma had been buried in the black earth of her hometown.
The sands of time had long since interred her origins and background. Her rich, youthful, resilient flesh, her plump bean-pod face, and her deep-blue, seemingly deathless eyes were buried in the wet yellow earth, extinguishing for all time her angry, defiant gaze, which challenged the world of filth, adored the world of beauty, and brimmed over with an intense consciousness. Second Grandma had been buried in the black earth of her hometown. Her body was enclosed in a coffin of thin willow covered with an uneven coat of reddish-brown varnish that failed to camouflage its wormy, beetle-holed surface.
The sands of time had long since interred her origins and background. Her rich, youthful, resilient flesh, her plump bean-pod face, and her deep-blue, seemingly deathless eyes were buried in the wet yellow earth, extinguishing for all time her angry, defiant gaze, which challenged the world of filth, adored the world of beauty, and brimmed over with an intense consciousness. Second Grandma had been buried in the black earth of her hometown. Her body was enclosed in a coffin of thin willow covered with an uneven coat of reddish-brown varnish that failed to camouflage its wormy, beetle-holed surface. The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind.
The sands of time had long since interred her origins and background. Her rich, youthful, resilient flesh, her plump bean-pod face, and her deep-blue, seemingly deathless eyes were buried in the wet yellow earth, extinguishing for all time her angry, defiant gaze, which challenged the world of filth, adored the world of beauty, and brimmed over with an intense consciousness. Second Grandma had been buried in the black earth of her hometown. Her body was enclosed in a coffin of thin willow covered with an uneven coat of reddish-brown varnish that failed to camouflage its wormy, beetle-holed surface. The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind. In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar.
The sands of time had long since interred her origins and background. Her rich, youthful, resilient flesh, her plump bean-pod face, and her deep-blue, seemingly deathless eyes were buried in the wet yellow earth, extinguishing for all time her angry, defiant gaze, which challenged the world of filth, adored the world of beauty, and brimmed over with an intense consciousness. Second Grandma had been buried in the black earth of her hometown. Her body was enclosed in a coffin of thin willow covered with an uneven coat of reddish-brown varnish that failed to camouflage its wormy, beetle-holed surface. The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind. In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar. Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . .
The sands of time had long since interred her origins and background. Her rich, youthful, resilient flesh, her plump bean-pod face, and her deep-blue, seemingly deathless eyes were buried in the wet yellow earth, extinguishing for all time her angry, defiant gaze, which challenged the world of filth, adored the world of beauty, and brimmed over with an intense consciousness. Second Grandma had been buried in the black earth of her hometown. Her body was enclosed in a coffin of thin willow covered with an uneven coat of reddish-brown varnish that failed to camouflage its wormy, beetle-holed surface. The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind. In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar. Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite.
The sands of time had long since interred her origins and background. Her rich, youthful, resilient flesh, her plump bean-pod face, and her deep-blue, seemingly deathless eyes were buried in the wet yellow earth, extinguishing for all time her angry, defiant gaze, which challenged the world of filth, adored the world of beauty, and brimmed over with an intense consciousness. Second Grandma had been buried in the black earth of her hometown. Her body was enclosed in a coffin of thin willow covered with an uneven coat of reddish-brown varnish that failed to camouflage its wormy, beetle-holed surface. The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind. In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar. Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum.
The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky:
The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . .
The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather.
The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness.
The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot.
The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on.
The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky.
The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river.
The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river.
The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires.
The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend.
The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship.
The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job.
The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude.
The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans.
The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression.
The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties.
The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend. Although he got on quite well with some of the girls in his regular circle of friends, things had never developed past the point of ordinary friendship. As there was nothing further he needed, he had no particular aspirations and was content just to have a job. However, he recognized that he had only himself to rely on, and this made him approach things with a positive attitude. And, though he lacked long-term goals, he did have some short-term plans. This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy.
The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes.
The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat.
The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . .
The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . .
The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs.
The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart.
The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren.
The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four.
The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River.
The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness.
The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper.
The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it.
The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it.
The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel.
The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them.
The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence.
The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron."
The scholar nodded, pleased with his young son's astuteness. He drew a picture of a cauldron on the sheet of paper. 'In olden times they didn't use a cooking-pot on the stove to cook their food in, they used a three-legged cauldron like this and lit a fire underneath it. When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die.
The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble.
The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he?
The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph!
The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph! What does the poet say?
The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph! What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!'
The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph! What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang.
The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph! What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive.
The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph! What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.'
The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble. So Oboi is using this business to crush the Southern gentry, is he? Humph! What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood.
The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded.
The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump.
The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river.
The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her.
The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!'
The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin.
The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white.
The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly.
The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump. He looked up, just in time to see exploded bits of truck tyres settling slowly into the river like black butterflies, and countless kernels of Japanese rice – some black, some white – soaring upward, then raining down on the still surface of the river. As he spun around, his eyes settled on the tiny figure of Wang Wenyi's wife lying at the edge of the river, the blood from her wounds staining the water around her. He scrambled to the top of the dike and yelled: 'Dad!' Granddad was standing on the dike, the flesh on his face wasted away by the day's battle, the bones jutting out beneath his dark, weathered skin. In the dying sunlight Father noticed that Granddad's short-cropped hair was turning white. With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad!
The security comrade finally stopped a woman.
The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back.
The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot.
The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up.
The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough.
The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together.
The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market.
The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk.
The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom?
The security comrade said, That's good enough.
The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together.
The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market.
The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk.
The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom?
The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early.
The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave.
The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again.
The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes.
The security comrades told us to confess our love affair.
The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair?
The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it?
The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem.
The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem?
The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do.
The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something.
The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you.
The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you.
The security comrades were in a fix.
The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting.
The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part.
The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future.
The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity?
The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams.
The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others.
The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came.
The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains.
The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom.
The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously.
The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again.
The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed.
The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness.
The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.'
The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides.
The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back.
The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness. However, I have a precious thing here that I can lend you which, if you will look at it every day, can be guaranteed to save your life.' So saying, he took from his satchel a mirror which had reflecting surfaces on both its sides. The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui.
The setting sun cast a long shadow from Ye's slender figure.
The setting sun cast a long shadow from Ye's slender figure. The small sliver of hope for society that had emerged in her soul had evaporated like a drop of dew in the sun.
The setting sun cast a long shadow from Ye's slender figure. The small sliver of hope for society that had emerged in her soul had evaporated like a drop of dew in the sun. Her tiny sense of doubt about her supreme act of betrayal had also disappeared without a trace.
The setup permitted other ships safe passage.
The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined.
The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day.
The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name.
The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither."
The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake.
The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before.
The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no.
The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said.
The shady side of the mountain could be that damp.
The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear.
The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second.
The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature.
The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot.
The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough.
The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way.
The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing.
The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit.
The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage.
The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once.
The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail.
The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead.
The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering!
The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question!
The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question! What village is this?
The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question! What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?'
The sharp pain of parted skin and sliced muscles leaped from his rib cage. He doubled over, all the foul liquids in his body seeming to pour out at once. He looked imploringly into the enraged Japanese face and began to wail. Chestnut Wool Cap drove the barrel of his pistol into his forehead. 'Stop blubbering! The commander asked you a question! What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs.
The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles.
The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself.
The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai.
The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years.
The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron.
The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun.
The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun.
The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly.
The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun. When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him.
The ship still sails the Atlantic freely.
The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days.
The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us.
The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again.
The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation.
The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central.
The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently.
The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages.
The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways.
The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth.
The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white.
The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone.
The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal.
The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short.
The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body.
The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang.
The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea?
The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon!
The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined.
The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined. In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them.
The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined. In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them. Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window.
The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined. In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them. Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window. And, since the houses in this area all had wooden walls and bamboo fences—though also, doubtless, because they were doomed to destruction anyway-the fire leaped from house to house until the whole street was blazing away like a regular Fiery Mountain; and though the firemen came to put it out, by the time they arrived the fire was well under way and long past controlling, and roared away all night long until it had burnt itself out, rendering heaven knows how many families homeless in the process.
The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined. In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them. Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window. And, since the houses in this area all had wooden walls and bamboo fences—though also, doubtless, because they were doomed to destruction anyway-the fire leaped from house to house until the whole street was blazing away like a regular Fiery Mountain; and though the firemen came to put it out, by the time they arrived the fire was well under way and long past controlling, and roared away all night long until it had burnt itself out, rendering heaven knows how many families homeless in the process. Poor Zhens!
The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined. In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them. Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window. And, since the houses in this area all had wooden walls and bamboo fences—though also, doubtless, because they were doomed to destruction anyway-the fire leaped from house to house until the whole street was blazing away like a regular Fiery Mountain; and though the firemen came to put it out, by the time they arrived the fire was well under way and long past controlling, and roared away all night long until it had burnt itself out, rendering heaven knows how many families homeless in the process. Poor Zhens! Though they and their handful of domestics escaped unhurt, their house, which was only next door to the temple, was soon reduced to a heap of rubble, while Shi-yin stood by helpless, groaning and stamping in despair.
The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined. In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them. Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window. And, since the houses in this area all had wooden walls and bamboo fences—though also, doubtless, because they were doomed to destruction anyway-the fire leaped from house to house until the whole street was blazing away like a regular Fiery Mountain; and though the firemen came to put it out, by the time they arrived the fire was well under way and long past controlling, and roared away all night long until it had burnt itself out, rendering heaven knows how many families homeless in the process. Poor Zhens! Though they and their handful of domestics escaped unhurt, their house, which was only next door to the temple, was soon reduced to a heap of rubble, while Shi-yin stood by helpless, groaning and stamping in despair. After some discussion with his wife, Shi-yin decided that they should move to their farm in the country; but a series of crop failures due to flooding and drought had led to widespread brigandage in those parts, and government troops were out everywhere hunting down the mutinous peasants and making arrests.
The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined. In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them. Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window. And, since the houses in this area all had wooden walls and bamboo fences—though also, doubtless, because they were doomed to destruction anyway-the fire leaped from house to house until the whole street was blazing away like a regular Fiery Mountain; and though the firemen came to put it out, by the time they arrived the fire was well under way and long past controlling, and roared away all night long until it had burnt itself out, rendering heaven knows how many families homeless in the process. Poor Zhens! Though they and their handful of domestics escaped unhurt, their house, which was only next door to the temple, was soon reduced to a heap of rubble, while Shi-yin stood by helpless, groaning and stamping in despair. After some discussion with his wife, Shi-yin decided that they should move to their farm in the country; but a series of crop failures due to flooding and drought had led to widespread brigandage in those parts, and government troops were out everywhere hunting down the mutinous peasants and making arrests. In such conditions it was impossible to settle on the farm, so Shi-yin sold the land and, taking only two of the maids with them, went with his wife to seek refuge with his father-in-law, Feng Su.
The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide.
The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim.
The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics.
The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is.
The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death!
The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time.
The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words.
The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit:
The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?"
The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth.
The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang.
The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time.
The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope.
The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists.
The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore.
The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars.
The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire.
The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights.
The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground.
The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong!
The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast.
The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't!
The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her.
The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell.
The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her.
The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then!
The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't! Auntie Lian has already told Lady Wang that you have been pestering her. She asked us to keep you here while she went to tell. When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then! Off we go!'
The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind.
The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind. In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar.
The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind. In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar. Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . .
The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind. In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar. Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite.
The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind. In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar. Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum.
The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind. In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar. Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven.
The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind. In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar. Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom.
The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind. In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar. Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue.
The sight of her blackened, blood-shiny corpse being swallowed up by golden earth is etched forever on the screen of my mind. In the warm red rays of the sun, I saw a mound in the shape of a human figure rising atop the heavy, deeply remorseful sandbar. Second Grandma's shapely figure; Second Grandma's high-arching breasts; tiny grains of shifting sand on Second Grandma's furrowed brow; Second Grandma's sensual lips protruding through the golden-yellow sand . . . I knew it was an illusion, that Second Grandma was buried beneath the black earth of her hometown, and that only red sorghum grew around her gravesite. Standing at the head of her grave – as long as it isn't during the winter, when the plants are dead and frozen, or on a spring day, when cool southerly breezes blow – you can't even see the horizon for the nightmarishly dense screen of Northeast Gaomi sorghum. Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail.
The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him.
The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him. He shivered.
The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him. He shivered. His stomach growled.
The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him. He shivered. His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.'
The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him. He shivered. His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred.
The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him. He shivered. His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road.
The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him. He shivered. His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves.
The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him. He shivered. His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs.
The sight of her large frame and the warm fragrance of her lined jacket chilled him. He shivered. His stomach growled. Commander Yu patted him on the head and said, 'Let's go, foster-son.' Heaven and earth were in turmoil, the view was blurred. By then the soldiers' muffled footsteps had moved far down the road. Father could still hear them, but a curtain of blue mist obscured the men themselves. Gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat, he nearly flew down the path on churning legs. Grandma receded like a distant shore as the approaching sea of mist grew more tempestuous; holding on to Commander Yu was like clinging to the railing of a boat.
The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane.
The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons.
The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop.
The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it?
The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years.
The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed.
The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon.
The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence.
The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past.
The situation around the locks is too unpredictable.
The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails.
The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert.
The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered."
The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks?
The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments."
The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No.
The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No. The distance between the abutments is too great.
The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No. The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material."
The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined.
The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills.
The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling.
The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist.
The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth.
The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white.
The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone.
The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal.
The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist. The ship was a mountain gliding across solid earth. After he grew used to the sunlight, Wang saw that Judgment Day's hull was pitch black, and the superstructure was painted pure white. The giant antenna was gone. They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short.
The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way.
The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there.
The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather.
The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.'
The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south.
The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape.
The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure.
The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them.
The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them.
The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows.
The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body.
The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then.
The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten.
The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember.
The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time.
The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right?
The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment."
The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel.
The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky.
The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life.
The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth.
The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely.
The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha.
The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing.
The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her.
The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth.
The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up.
The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade.
The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots.
The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears.
The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history.
The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before.
The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below.
The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor.
The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky.
The slender figure of a beautiful young girl emerged at the top of the building, waving the giant red banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade. Her appearance was greeted immediately by a cacophony of gunshots. The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood....
The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship.
The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope.
The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby.
The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder.
The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables.
The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left.
The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat.
The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day.
The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed.
The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards.
The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass.
The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest.
The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship.
The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope.
The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby.
The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder.
The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables.
The slices near the top moved faster than the slices near the bottom, and the ship spread open like a deck of cards. As the forty-some metal slices moved past each other, the piercing noise was like countless giant fingernails scratching against glass. By the time the intolerable noise ended, Judgment Day was spilled on the shore like a stack of plates carried by a stumbling waiter, the plates near the top having traveled the farthest. The slices looked as soft as cloth, and rapidly deformed into complicated shapes impossible to imagine as having once belonged to a ship. Soldiers rushed toward the shore from the slope. Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left.
The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither."
The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake.
The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before.
The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no.
The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said.
The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?"
The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression.
The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega.
The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way."
The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest.
The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction.
The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall.
The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand.
The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this.
The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.'
The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot.
The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought.
The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer.
The small sliver of hope for society that had emerged in her soul had evaporated like a drop of dew in the sun.
The small sliver of hope for society that had emerged in her soul had evaporated like a drop of dew in the sun. Her tiny sense of doubt about her supreme act of betrayal had also disappeared without a trace.
The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist.
The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist. The routines of washing, cutting, rolling, perming, drying, and setting had long been imprinted on her mind.
The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist. The routines of washing, cutting, rolling, perming, drying, and setting had long been imprinted on her mind. She felt like she had been there just the day before, surrounded by faces she knew.
The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist. The routines of washing, cutting, rolling, perming, drying, and setting had long been imprinted on her mind. She felt like she had been there just the day before, surrounded by faces she knew. When the process was completed, the old Wang Qiyao emerged in the mirror—the intervening three years seemed to have been snipped off along with her split ends.
The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist. The routines of washing, cutting, rolling, perming, drying, and setting had long been imprinted on her mind. She felt like she had been there just the day before, surrounded by faces she knew. When the process was completed, the old Wang Qiyao emerged in the mirror—the intervening three years seemed to have been snipped off along with her split ends. Looking into the mirror, she noted Madame Yan's face, on which was a mixture of astonishment and envy.
The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist. The routines of washing, cutting, rolling, perming, drying, and setting had long been imprinted on her mind. She felt like she had been there just the day before, surrounded by faces she knew. When the process was completed, the old Wang Qiyao emerged in the mirror—the intervening three years seemed to have been snipped off along with her split ends. Looking into the mirror, she noted Madame Yan's face, on which was a mixture of astonishment and envy. As the stylist gave her hair a last-minute adjustment with a hand blower, the expression on Wang Qiyao's face, turning slightly to avoid the hot air with just a soupçon of the spoiled child, belonged to yesteryear.
The smell took their breath away.
The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes.
The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished.
The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone.
The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses.
The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger.
The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!'
The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed.
The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes. Commander Yu drew his pistol and fired – a pair of eyes was extinguished. Another shot, another pair of eyes gone. The howling dogs scattered, then sat on their haunches once they were out of range, setting up a deafening chorus of angry barks as they gazed greedily, longingly at the corpses. The odour grew stronger. 'Jap dogs!' Commander Yu screamed. 'Jap sons of bitches!'
The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange.
The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric.
The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days.
The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood.
The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings.
The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing.
The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections.
The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane.
The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living.
The snow will only add to their sufferings.'
The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south.
The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape.
The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure.
The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them.
The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them.
The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face.
The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province.
The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province.
The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow.
The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle.
The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground.
The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor.
The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill.
The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him.
The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates.
The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore.
The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back.
The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top.
The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said.
The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü.
The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao.
The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present.
The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang.
The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed.
The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said.
The sole inscription on this enormous painting was the phrase 'This Lovely Land' written in very large characters at the top. 'From the brushwork I should say this must be Erzhan's work,' he said. 'You are absolutely right,' said Lü. This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is.
The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village.
The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning.
The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him.
The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds.
The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink.
The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side.
The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface.
The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew.
The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River.
The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew.
The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts.
The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him.
The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze.
The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth.
The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red.
The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred.
The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead.
The sorghum was set in motion by the exhausted troops, whose heads and necks were soaked by the settling dew. Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?'
The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.'
The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand.
The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went.
The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?'
The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before.
The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place.
The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess.
The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief.
The sort of things he taught me were not the sort of things you'd want anyone else to see.' The Helmsman nodded and made a little gesture with his left hand. At once Big Beaver and the other three older men left the room, closing the door after them as they went. 'Now, ' said the Helmsman, 'what did you mean when you said you made the old eunuch go blind?' In the presence of this heroic individual Trinket found it harder to tell his habitual lies than to tell the truth—a sensation he had never experienced before. He now found himself telling the Helmsman how the massive dose of medicine he had put in the old eunuch's cup had caused him to go blind and how he had killed the little eunuch Laurie and taken his place. The Helmsman, having heard this last piece of information with amusement and some surprise, felt with his left hand between Trinket's legs and satisfied himself that he was indeed equipped with those parts which eunuchs lack but ordinary little boys possess. Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile.
The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken.
The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood.
The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage.
The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter.
The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage.
The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went.
The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence.
The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers.
The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken. The laughter frightened the attendees, who began to leave the struggle session, first in trickles, and then in a flood. The exercise grounds soon emptied, leaving only one young woman below the stage. She was Ye Wenjie, Ye Zhetai's daughter. As the four girls were taking her father's life, she had tried to rush onto the stage. But two old university janitors held her down and whispered into her ear that she would lose her own life if she went. The mass struggle session had turned into a scene of madness, and her appearance would only incite more violence. She had screamed and screamed, but she had been drowned out by the frenzied waves of slogans and cheers. When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound.
The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was.
The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face.
The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth.
The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot.
The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls.
The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill.
The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree.
The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!'
The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth.
The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank.
The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river.
The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky:
The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . .
The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather.
The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness.
The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot.
The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on.
The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky.
The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy.
The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal.
The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough.
The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence.
The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for.
The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour.
The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out.
The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion.
The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down.
The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal:
The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade.
The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.'
The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly.
The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent.
The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds!
The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!'
The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine.
The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates.
The speaker was a Russian officer.
The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away.
The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one."
The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said.
The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements."
The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said.
The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more.
The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys.
The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said. Others waited for him to finish his thought, but he said nothing more. Da Shi said, "I use concussion bombs in police work, but they're toys. They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two.
The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor.
The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs.
The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design.
The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery.
The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion.
The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides.
The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible.
The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security.
The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside.
The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground.
The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing.
The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth.
The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down.
The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face.
The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder.
The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it.
The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother.
The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up.
The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning.
The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him.
The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds.
The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink.
The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side.
The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface.
The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew.
The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River.
The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning. Father had gone with Uncle Arhat to the wall, which the villagers were reinforcing, and gazed uneasily at the yellow water rushing towards him. The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills.
The stone was delighted.
The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut?
The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to?
The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.'
The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh.
The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.'
The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist.
The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea.
The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible.
The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another?
The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight?
The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!"
The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties.
The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side.
The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party.
The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence.
The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over.
The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way.
The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers.
The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page.
The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation.
The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences.
The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them.
The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after.
The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei.
The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang.
The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!"
The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness.
The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri.
The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs.
The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth.
The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond.
The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery.
The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight.
The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal.
The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth. This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun.
The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort.
The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood.
The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard.
The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north.
The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands.
The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha.
The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking.
The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs.
The strengthening of our great friendship that Chen Qingyang and I did while in the hotel room was of the recreational sort. I pulled out once in the middle of it and found my little Buddha smeared with blood. She said, An older woman's insides get a bit thin, don't push too hard. She also said she'd stayed in the south so long that her hands cracked when she came to the north. The quality of skin cream had declined and it was no use putting it on her hands. After saying this, she took out a small bottle of glycerin and applied some to my little Buddha. Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread.
The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward.
The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is!
The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest.
The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time.
The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him.
The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber.
The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather.
The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper.
The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her.
The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart.
The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away.
The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district?
The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness.
The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs.
The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation.
The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad.
The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory.
The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district.
The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below.
The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud.
The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground.
The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes.
The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach.
The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief.
The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red.
The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded.
The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud. He squatted down upriver from the corpse of Wang Wenyi's wife and scooped up some water in his hands; the sticky water oozed through the cracks between his fingers and dropped noiselessly to the ground. Sharp pains racked his cracked, swollen lips, and the brackish taste of blood seeped between his teeth and slid down his throat, moistening the parched membranes. He experienced a satisfying pain, and even though the taste of blood made his stomach churn, he scooped up handful after handful of water, drinking it down until it soaked up the dry, cracked fistcake in his stomach. He stood up straight and took a deep breath of relief. Night was definitely about to fall; the ridge of the sky's dome was tinged with the final sliver of red. The scorched smell from the burned-out hulks of the trucks had faded. A loud bang made Father jump.
The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail.
The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows.
The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land.
The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward.
The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks.
The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger.
The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches.
The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky.
The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger. Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young.
The sun is coming out soon.
The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now?
The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense.
The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows:
The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog.
The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around.
The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak.
The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked.
The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now? That was the situation prior to the offense. The offense went as follows: Chen Qingyang rode my body, up and down; behind her back was a broad expanse of white fog. It didn't feel that cold anymore, and the sound of buffalo bells floated all around. Since Thai people here didn't pen their buffaloes, they would ramble at daybreak. Hung with wooden bells, the buffaloes would make clunking sounds as they walked. A hulk suddenly turned up beside us, with dewdrops dangling from a hairy ear.
The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor.
The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients.
The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening.
The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask.
The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street.
The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam.
The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern.
The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed.
The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom.
The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west.
The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color.
The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand.
The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained.
The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue.
The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty.
The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight.
The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness.
The sunlight does not shine through until three o'clock in the afternoon and before long the sun begins to set in the west. But this little bit of sunlight envelops the back alleys in a blanket of warm color. The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it.
The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color.
The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow.
The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky.
The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own.
The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that.
The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged.
The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal.
The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power.
The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions.
The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching.
The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever.
The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday.
The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky.
The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body.
The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time.
The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen.
The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly.
The sunshine in the subtropical dry season had burned my entire body red, leaving me in an agony of burning and itching. My little Buddha pointed to the sky like an arrow, bigger than ever. That was how I spent my birthday. When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field.
The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms.
The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while.
The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma.
The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out.
The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm.
The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide.
The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams.
The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions.
The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us.
The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed.
The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky.
The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun....
The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams.
The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart.
The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared.
The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong.
The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace.
The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated.
The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field.
The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground.
The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing.
The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth.
The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down.
The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face.
The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder.
The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it.
The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother.
The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten.
The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten. But then something odd happened.
The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten. But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene.
The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten. But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing.
The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten. But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd.
The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten. But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen?
The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten. But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs.
The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten. But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s.
The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten. But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats.
The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist.
The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –'
The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi.
The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled.
The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?'
The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column.
The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling.
The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face.
The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek.
The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears.
The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself.
The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs.
The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest.
The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house.
The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life.
The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society.
The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality.
The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society. When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years.
The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year.
The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him.
The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect.
The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse.
The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair.
The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective.
The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients.
The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg.
The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies.
The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation.
The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either.
The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land.
The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se.
The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time.
The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time.
The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia.
The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours."
The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth.
The term probably originated with the English word "old colour," or perhaps "old classic," a remnant of the colonial culture of Shanghai in the day of the treaty ports.
The term probably originated with the English word "old colour," or perhaps "old classic," a remnant of the colonial culture of Shanghai in the day of the treaty ports. As the lingo of the city incorporated bits and pieces of foreign languages, words became dismembered and, with the passage of time, grew increasingly distant from their original meanings.
The term probably originated with the English word "old colour," or perhaps "old classic," a remnant of the colonial culture of Shanghai in the day of the treaty ports. As the lingo of the city incorporated bits and pieces of foreign languages, words became dismembered and, with the passage of time, grew increasingly distant from their original meanings. By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct.
The term probably originated with the English word "old colour," or perhaps "old classic," a remnant of the colonial culture of Shanghai in the day of the treaty ports. As the lingo of the city incorporated bits and pieces of foreign languages, words became dismembered and, with the passage of time, grew increasingly distant from their original meanings. By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct. The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten.
The term probably originated with the English word "old colour," or perhaps "old classic," a remnant of the colonial culture of Shanghai in the day of the treaty ports. As the lingo of the city incorporated bits and pieces of foreign languages, words became dismembered and, with the passage of time, grew increasingly distant from their original meanings. By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct. The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten. But then something odd happened.
The term probably originated with the English word "old colour," or perhaps "old classic," a remnant of the colonial culture of Shanghai in the day of the treaty ports. As the lingo of the city incorporated bits and pieces of foreign languages, words became dismembered and, with the passage of time, grew increasingly distant from their original meanings. By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct. The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten. But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene.
The term probably originated with the English word "old colour," or perhaps "old classic," a remnant of the colonial culture of Shanghai in the day of the treaty ports. As the lingo of the city incorporated bits and pieces of foreign languages, words became dismembered and, with the passage of time, grew increasingly distant from their original meanings. By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct. The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten. But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing.
The term probably originated with the English word "old colour," or perhaps "old classic," a remnant of the colonial culture of Shanghai in the day of the treaty ports. As the lingo of the city incorporated bits and pieces of foreign languages, words became dismembered and, with the passage of time, grew increasingly distant from their original meanings. By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct. The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten. But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd.
The term probably originated with the English word "old colour," or perhaps "old classic," a remnant of the colonial culture of Shanghai in the day of the treaty ports. As the lingo of the city incorporated bits and pieces of foreign languages, words became dismembered and, with the passage of time, grew increasingly distant from their original meanings. By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct. The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten. But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd. Where might one go to find such a specimen?
The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity.
The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why.
The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked.
The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly.
The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?"
The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam!
The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college!
The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago.
The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago. Didn't you know?"
The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy.
The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people.
The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later.
The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber.
The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again.
The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me;
The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me.
The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done.
The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang.
The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair....
The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting."
The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?"
The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal?
The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?"
The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide.
The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so."
The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations.
The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so." Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough."
The thickset woman raised her arms.
The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners.
The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last.
The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes.
The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams.
The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all."
The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly.
The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy.
The thickset woman raised her arms. "Two of us were sent to Shaanxi, the other two to Henan, all to the most remote and poorest corners. When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us.
The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua.
The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death."
The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over.
The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction.
The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction.
The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank.
The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud.
The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old."
The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction. I held a grenade and attacked a homemade tank from the Jinggang Mountain faction. My arm was crushed by the treads on the tank. My blood and muscle and bones were ground into the mud. I was only fifteen years old." "Then, we were sent to the wilderness!"
The thickset woman stared at Ye.
The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt.
The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River.
The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team.
The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths!
The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!'
The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep.
The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice.
The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing.
The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye.
The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History!
The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History! History!
The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History! History! It's a new age now.
The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History! History! It's a new age now. Who will remember us?
The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History! History! It's a new age now. Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you?
The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History! History! It's a new age now. Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you? Everyone will forget all this completely!"
The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History! History! It's a new age now. Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you? Everyone will forget all this completely!" The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds.
The thickset woman waved an arm excitedly at Ye. "History! History! It's a new age now. Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you? Everyone will forget all this completely!" The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds. More than a dozen years ago, on that rainy afternoon, she had stood alone here as well, gazing at her dead father.
The thickset woman's face showed only numbness.
The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky.
The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative.
The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other.
The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said.
The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished.
The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished. You should know that."
The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished. You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something.
The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished. You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure."
The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes.
The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city.
The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back?
The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back? We still have nothing.
The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back? We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives.
The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back? We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs.
The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back? We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future.
The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back? We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future. We have nothing."
The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back? We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future. We have nothing." Ye had no words.
The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression.
The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness.
The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky.
The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative.
The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other.
The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said.
The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished.
The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished. You should know that."
The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished. You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something.
The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something.
The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure."
The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked.
The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?"
The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked.
The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua.
The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death."
The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over.
The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over. "During the Hundred-Day War at Tsinghua, two of us were with the Jinggang Mountain Corps, and the other two were with the April Fourteenth Faction.
The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along.
The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching.
The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles.
The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere.
The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist.
The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!"
The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days.
The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all.
The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days. Sometimes there were so many of them that the gatehouse couldn't accommodate them all. With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria.
The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked.
The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity.
The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone.
The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression.
The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness.
The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky.
The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative.
The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other.
The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said.
The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away.
The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?'
The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers.
The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.'
The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket.
The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head!
The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman.
The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, '
The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear.
The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast.
The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep.
The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again.
The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs.
The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness?
The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year.
The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him.
The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect.
The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse.
The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at.
The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket.
The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior.
The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.'
The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so.
The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks.
The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!'
The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her.
The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.'
The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate.
The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings.
The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him.
The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders.
The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed.
The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed.
The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket.
The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something.
The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!'
The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too.
The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans.
The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season.
The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp.
The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear.
The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second.
The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature.
The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot.
The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough.
The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds.
The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds. More than a dozen years ago, on that rainy afternoon, she had stood alone here as well, gazing at her dead father.
The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds. More than a dozen years ago, on that rainy afternoon, she had stood alone here as well, gazing at her dead father. The old Red Guard's final remark echoed endlessly in her mind....
The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds. More than a dozen years ago, on that rainy afternoon, she had stood alone here as well, gazing at her dead father. The old Red Guard's final remark echoed endlessly in her mind.... The setting sun cast a long shadow from Ye's slender figure.
The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds. More than a dozen years ago, on that rainy afternoon, she had stood alone here as well, gazing at her dead father. The old Red Guard's final remark echoed endlessly in her mind.... The setting sun cast a long shadow from Ye's slender figure. The small sliver of hope for society that had emerged in her soul had evaporated like a drop of dew in the sun.
The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds. More than a dozen years ago, on that rainy afternoon, she had stood alone here as well, gazing at her dead father. The old Red Guard's final remark echoed endlessly in her mind.... The setting sun cast a long shadow from Ye's slender figure. The small sliver of hope for society that had emerged in her soul had evaporated like a drop of dew in the sun. Her tiny sense of doubt about her supreme act of betrayal had also disappeared without a trace.
The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity.
The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone.
The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression.
The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness.
The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky.
The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative.
The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other.
The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said.
The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone. The thin woman's face held a mouselike expression. The thickset woman's face showed only numbness. The one-armed woman gazed up at the sky. "Did you think we wouldn't dare to show up?" the thickset woman asked, her tone trying to be provocative. "I thought we should see each other. There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished.
The three old women laughed apologetically.
The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss.
The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep.
The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep. Nightingale!
The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep. Nightingale! Come inside now!
The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep. Nightingale! Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.'
The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep. Nightingale! Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired.
The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep. Nightingale! Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape.
The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep. Nightingale! Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him.
The tiny life inside Ye grew bigger every day, and she also felt the world outside change.
The tiny life inside Ye grew bigger every day, and she also felt the world outside change. One day, the security platoon commander asked Ye to come to the gatehouse at the entrance to the base.
The tiny life inside Ye grew bigger every day, and she also felt the world outside change. One day, the security platoon commander asked Ye to come to the gatehouse at the entrance to the base. When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen.
The tiny life inside Ye grew bigger every day, and she also felt the world outside change. One day, the security platoon commander asked Ye to come to the gatehouse at the entrance to the base. When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen. They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals.
The tiny life inside Ye grew bigger every day, and she also felt the world outside change. One day, the security platoon commander asked Ye to come to the gatehouse at the entrance to the base. When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen. They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals. The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun.
The tiny life inside Ye grew bigger every day, and she also felt the world outside change. One day, the security platoon commander asked Ye to come to the gatehouse at the entrance to the base. When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen. They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals. The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies.
The tiny life inside Ye grew bigger every day, and she also felt the world outside change. One day, the security platoon commander asked Ye to come to the gatehouse at the entrance to the base. When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen. They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals. The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak.
The tiny life inside Ye grew bigger every day, and she also felt the world outside change. One day, the security platoon commander asked Ye to come to the gatehouse at the entrance to the base. When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen. They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals. The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting.
The tiny life inside Ye grew bigger every day, and she also felt the world outside change. One day, the security platoon commander asked Ye to come to the gatehouse at the entrance to the base. When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen. They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals. The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced.
The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps.
The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off.
The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal.
The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise.
The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches.
The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut.
The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull.
The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up.
The top half crawled through the expanding pool of blood, but had to use two arms that were bloody stumps. The hands had been cleanly sliced off. After the stern of the ship went between the two pillars, Judgment Day continued to sail forward at the same speed, and everything seemed normal. But then Wang heard the sound of the engine shift into a strange whine, before turning into chaotic noise. It sounded like a wrench being thrown into the rotor of a large motor—no, many, many wrenches. He knew this was the result of the rotating parts of the engine having been cut. After a piercing, tearing sound, a hole appeared in the side of the stern of Judgment Day, made by a large metallic piece punching through the hull. A broken component flew out of the hole and fell into the water, causing a large column of water to shoot up. As it briefly flew past, Wang recognized it as a section of the engine crankshaft.
The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats.
The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them.
The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most.
The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms.
The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot.
The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor.
The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital.
The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life.
The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma.
The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face.
The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder.
The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it.
The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother.
The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up.
The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs.
The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next.
The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass.
The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs. Autumn winds brought cool air, and wild geese flew through the sky heading south, their formation changing from a straight line one minute to a V the next. When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank.
The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs.
The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design.
The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery.
The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion.
The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides.
The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible.
The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security.
The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside.
The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another.
The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city.
The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward.
The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is!
The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest.
The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time.
The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him.
The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber.
The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather.
The tricolor revolving pole outside the barbershop was the emblem of this unsleeping city. The strong aroma of Brazilian coffee wafting out of Old Chang's gives the impression that time is flowing backward. How exciting the night is! Desire and contentment abound and, despite the compromises that have to be made, everyone gives their all, living life to the fullest. Mr. Cheng's eyes grew moist and a strange excitement welled up in his heart, the like of which he had not experienced in a long time. The next time Kang Mingxun showed up, Mrs. Wang did not go into the kitchen to avoid him. She sat on the sofa reading a cartoon version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper.
The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast.
The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village.
The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans.
The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes.
The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew.
The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew.
The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field.
The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground.
The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew. The surrounding mist grew more sluggish once they were in the sorghum field. The stalks screeched in secret resentment when the men and equipment bumped against them, sending large, mournful beads of water splashing to the ground. The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing.
The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses.
The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—'
The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him.
The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you.
The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are.
The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it.
The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead.
The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay.
The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while.
The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble.
The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear.
The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here.
The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.'
The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building.
The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do.
The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound!
The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.'
The trouble is, though, that if you leave now, you might run into someone on the way, and then I should get into even worse trouble. You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself.
The truth is that you can't wake up.
The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment.
The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy.
The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway.
The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished.
The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha.
The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha.
The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world.
The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world. Chen Qingyang said, facing this ugly thing, she remembered our great friendship.
The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving.
The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet.
The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time.
The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence:
The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog;
The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye;
The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun.
The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman.
The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary.
The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them.
The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room.
The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it.
The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap.
The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband.
The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was.
The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face.
The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving.
The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?"
The two male Red Guards didn't interfere.
The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary.
The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory.
The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories."
The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject.
The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven.
The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century—
The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe."
The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!"
The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly.
The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead.
The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge.
The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch.
The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late.
The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her.
The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes.
The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth.
The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her. They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him.
The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays.
The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead.
The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist.
The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near.
The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft.
The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's.
The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone.
The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly.
The two of them, one old and one young, threaded their way through the sorghum field, guided by the moon's rays. The odour saturating the field drenched Father's soul and would be his constant companion during the cruel months and years ahead. Sorghum stems and leaves sizzled fiercely in the mist. The Black Water River, which flowed slowly through the swampy lowland, sang in the spreading mist, now loud, now soft, now far, now near. As they caught up with the troops, Father heard the tramping of feet and some coarse breathing fore and aft. The butt of a rifle noisily bumped someone else's. A foot crushed what sounded like a human bone. The man in front of Father coughed loudly. It was a familiar cough, calling to mind large ears that turned red with excitement.
The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them.
The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither."
The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie.
The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia.
The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange.
The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past.
The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced.
The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant.
The two steel pillars were dark and reflected no sunlight, looking even older than the canal that flowed between them. "Target is two kilometers from the zither." Stanton seemed to not have heard the voice from the walkie-talkie. He continued, "After learning that the alien fleet is coming toward the Earth, I've been suffering from amnesia. It's so strange. I can't recall many things from the past. I don't remember the details of the wars I experienced. Like I just said, those wars all seem so insignificant. After learning this truth, everyone becomes a new person spiritually, and sees the world anew.
The two stood up and looked at each other; then glanced around, confused, and left.
The two stood up and looked at each other; then glanced around, confused, and left. Pan held out his hand to the remaining five, shaking each person's hand in turn.
The two stood up and looked at each other; then glanced around, confused, and left. Pan held out his hand to the remaining five, shaking each person's hand in turn. Then he said, solemnly, "We are comrades now."
The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths.
The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor.
The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames.
The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd.
The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide.
The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim.
The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics.
The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is.
The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death!
The upper half of a Japanese soldier was draped over one of the railings, his steel helmet hanging upturned by a strap from his neck.
The upper half of a Japanese soldier was draped over one of the railings, his steel helmet hanging upturned by a strap from his neck. Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose.
The upper half of a Japanese soldier was draped over one of the railings, his steel helmet hanging upturned by a strap from his neck. Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose. The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed.
The upper half of a Japanese soldier was draped over one of the railings, his steel helmet hanging upturned by a strap from his neck. Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose. The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed. The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface.
The upper half of a Japanese soldier was draped over one of the railings, his steel helmet hanging upturned by a strap from his neck. Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose. The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed. The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping.
The upper half of a Japanese soldier was draped over one of the railings, his steel helmet hanging upturned by a strap from his neck. Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose. The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed. The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured.
The upper half of a Japanese soldier was draped over one of the railings, his steel helmet hanging upturned by a strap from his neck. Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose. The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed. The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony.
The upper half of a Japanese soldier was draped over one of the railings, his steel helmet hanging upturned by a strap from his neck. Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose. The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed. The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool.
The upper half of a Japanese soldier was draped over one of the railings, his steel helmet hanging upturned by a strap from his neck. Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose. The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed. The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday.
The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second.
The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature.
The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot.
The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough.
The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way.
The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing.
The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit.
The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon.
The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing. Not wanting to move, I said, Hold on for a bit. The sun is coming out soon. After a few minutes I said, Do you think I have energy to do it now?
The various gifts to be taken and the journey-money were, it goes without saying, duly prepared.
The various gifts to be taken and the journey-money were, it goes without saying, duly prepared. A suitable day on which to commence the journey was quickly determined and Jia Lian and Dai-yu took leave of all the rest and, embarking with their attendants, set sail for Yangchow.
The various gifts to be taken and the journey-money were, it goes without saying, duly prepared. A suitable day on which to commence the journey was quickly determined and Jia Lian and Dai-yu took leave of all the rest and, embarking with their attendants, set sail for Yangchow. If you wish for further details, you may learn them in the following chapter.
The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences.
The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels.
The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means.
The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels.
The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style.
The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style. Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again.
The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style. Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again. Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure.
The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style. Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again. Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure. And Bao-yu, though he too was distressed at the prospect of Dai-yu's leaving him, could scarcely seek to interfere in a matter affecting the natural feelings of a father and his child.
The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels. Although Dai-ru's means were slender, with so much monetary help coming in he was able to perform the whole business in considerable style. Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again. Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure. And Bao-yu, though he too was distressed at the prospect of Dai-yu's leaving him, could scarcely seek to interfere in a matter affecting the natural feelings of a father and his child. Grandmother Jia insisted that Jia Lian should accompany Dai-yu and see her safely there and back.
The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .'
The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes.
The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son.
The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family.
The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty.
The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period.
The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword.
The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence.
The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment.
The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds.
The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink.
The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side.
The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface.
The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew.
The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River.
The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills.
The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was.
The villagers made rafts from kindling and paddled out to the fields to hack off the ears of grain, which were already sprouting new green buds. Bundles of soaked deep-red and emerald-green ears of sorghum weighted down the rafts so much it's a wonder they didn't sink. The dark, gaunt men, barefoot and bare-chested, wearing conical straw hats, stood with their legs akimbo on the rafts, poling with all their strength as they rocked from side to side. The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes.
The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another.
The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom.
The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them.
The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air.
The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly.
The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks.
The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge.
The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree.
The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web.
The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand.
The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained.
The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue.
The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty.
The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight.
The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness.
The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it.
The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone.
The walls turn a brilliant yellow, highlighting the unevenness of the rough whetstone and giving it the texture of coarse sand. The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time.
The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun.
The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries.
The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human.
The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization.
The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this.
The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day.
The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival.
The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day.
The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely.
The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed.
The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms.
The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange.
The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric.
The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days.
The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood.
The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings.
The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing.
The warm breeze carried with it whiffs of grease and swill, which was the basic odor of Shanghai, although the typical Shanghainese was so steeped in it he scarcely noticed. Later in the night would come the scent of rice gruel flavored with osmanthus blossoms. The smells were familiar, the curtains were familiar, and the evening outside was familiar, but Wang Qiyao felt strange. She needed to reattach herself to life here; fortunately for her, the lines where attachments could be made were clearly marked on the fabric. Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections.
The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath.
The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves.
The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again.
The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac.
The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind.
The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way.
The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit.
The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little.
The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship.
The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface.
The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew.
The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River.
The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills.
The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was.
The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes.
The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite.
The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up.
The water in the village was knee-high, covering the legs of livestock, whose waste floated on the surface. In the dying rays of the autumn sun, the water shone like liquefied metal; tips of sorghum stalks too far away to be harvested formed a canopy of golden red just above the rippling surface, over which flocks of wild geese flew. Father could see a bright, broad body of water flowing slowly through the densest patch of red sorghum, in sharp contrast to the muddy, stagnant water around him; it was, he knew, the Black Water River. On one of the rafts lay a silver-bellied, green-backed grass carp, a long, thin sorghum stalk stuck through its gills. The farmer proudly held it up to show the people on the wall; it was nearly half as tall as he was. Blood oozed from its gills, and its mouth was open as it looked at my father with dull, sorrowful eyes. Father was thinking about how Uncle Arhat had bought a fish from a farmer once, and how Grandma had scraped the scales from its belly, then made soup out of it; just thinking about that delicious soup gave him an appetite. He sat up. 'Dad,' he said, 'aren't you hungry?
The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift.
The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down.
The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder.
The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then.
The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking.
The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap.
The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath.
The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around.
The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking. She said, Go take a crap. A Thai skirt is like a cloth sheath. The hem is only about a foot around. People who know how to wear them can do all kinds of things with them on, including peeing on the street without squatting down.
The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed.
The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed. The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface.
The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed. The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping.
The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed. The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured.
The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed. The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony.
The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed. The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool.
The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed. The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday.
The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed. The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below.
The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed. The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony. Father's attention was riveted by the sight and sound of blood dripping from the Japanese soldier's nose into the steel helmet, each drop splashing crisply and sending out rings of concentric circles in the deepening pool. Father had barely passed his fifteenth birthday. The sun had nearly set on this ninth day of the eighth lunar month of the year 1939, and the dying embers of its rays cast a red pall over the world below. Father's face, turned unusually gaunt by the fierce daylong battle, was covered by a layer of purplish mud.
The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing.
The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth.
The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down.
The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face.
The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder.
The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it.
The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother.
The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up.
The water was ice-cold, clear and sparkling, and deliciously refreshing. Father looked up, and a large drop fell into his mouth. As the heavy curtain of mist parted gently, he watched the heads of sorghum stalks bend slowly down. The tough, pliable leaves, weighted down by the dew, sawed at his clothes and face. A breeze set the stalks above him rustling briefly; the gurgling of the Black Water River grew louder. Father had gone swimming so often in the Black Water River that he seemed born to it. Grandma said that the sight of the river excited him more than the sight of his own mother. At the age of five, he could dive like a duckling, his little pink asshole bobbing above the surface, his feet sticking straight up. He knew that the muddy riverbed was black and shiny, and as spongy as soft tallow, and that the banks were covered with pale-green reeds and plantain the colour of goose-down; coiling vines and stiff bone grass hugged the muddy ground, which was crisscrossed with the tracks of skittering crabs.
The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste.
The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault.
The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long.
The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in.
The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry.
The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er!
The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du!
The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du! You pricks!
The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du! You pricks! You are ganging up on me!
The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness.
The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot.
The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on.
The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky.
The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river.
The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river.
The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind.
The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister.
The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders.
The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears.
The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history.
The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before.
The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below.
The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor.
The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky.
The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood....
The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest.
The weapons attacking her were a diverse mix: antiques such as American carbines, Czech-style machine guns, Japanese Type-38 rifles; newer weapons such as standard-issue People's Liberation Army rifles and submachine guns, stolen from the PLA after the publication of the "August Editorial"; and even a few Chinese dadao swords and spears. Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her.
The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life.
The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth.
The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely.
The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha.
The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing.
The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her.
The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth.
The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up.
The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth. If there were only one person—only her—in this world, she would feel too lonely. Chen Qingyang said, when she went to my little thatched hut, she thought about everything except the little Buddha. That thing was too ugly to appear in her musing. Chen Qingyang wanted to wail then, but she couldn't cry out, as if someone were choking her. This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment.
The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains.
The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard.
The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading.
The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain.
The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder.
The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master.
The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything.
The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change.
The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain. Chen Qingyang said that moment she felt limp all over, so she let go of herself, hanging over my shoulder. That moment she felt like a spring vine entangling a tree, or a young bird clinging to its master. She no longer cared about anything else, and at that moment she had forgotten everything. At that moment she fell in love with me, and that would never change. At the train station, Chen Qingyang told me when she submitted this confession, the regimental commander read it immediately.
The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight.
The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway.
The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area.
The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog.
The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine.
The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders.
The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded.
The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha.
The white eels of the Black Water River, like plump sausages with tapered ends, foolishly swallowed every hook in sight. Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water.
The whole thing unfolded as follows:
The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields.
The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time.
The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet.
The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections.
The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back.
The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time.
The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School.
The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time. Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle.
The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed.
The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence.
The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven.
The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!'
The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether.
The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—'
The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu.
The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty.
The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven. 'Ah, Peach Tree Stream,' he murmured, 'if I could but find you!' 'Come,' said Gu, 'even if there were such a place, we cannot, as individuals, opt out altogether. In times like these—' Before he could finish, Lü struck the desk with his hand and jumped to his feet, loudly disclaiming his own weakness, 'You do right to rebuke me, Yanwu. The citizen of a conquered country still has his duty. It's all very well to take temporary refuge, but to live a life of ease in some Peach Tree Haven while millions are suffering under the iron heel of the Tartars would be less than human.
The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body.
The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace.
The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica.
The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear.
The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope.
The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods.
The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill.
The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts.
The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill. Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind.
The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane.
The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully.
The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears.
The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself.
The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs.
The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest.
The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house.
The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life.
The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane. Shuddering from the cold, she tilted her head so she could see her daughter, my aunt, who was lying beside her, snoring peacefully. The sweet, even breathing of the five-year-old girl soothed Second Grandma's fears. Maybe it was only Old Geng shooting at wild game, a mountain lion or something, she consoled herself. She had no way of knowing how accurate her prediction was, nor could she have known that while she was sliding back under the covers the tips of Japanese bayonets were jabbing Old Geng's ribs. Little Auntie rolled over and nestled up against Second Grandma, who wrapped her arms around her until she could feel the little girl's warm breath against her chest. Eight years had passed since Grandma had kicked her out of the house. During that time, Granddad had been tricked into going to the Jinan police station, where he nearly lost his life. But he managed to escape and make his way home, where Grandma had taken Father to live with Black Eye, the leader of the Iron Society.
The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained.
The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue.
The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty.
The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight.
The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness.
The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it.
The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone.
The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time.
The windows also turn a golden yellow, but they are scratched and stained. By now the sun has been shining down for a long time and is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Summoning up the last vestiges of radiance from the depths, the lingering rays of sunlight flicker with a sticky thickness of built-up residue, rather dirty. As twilight encroaches, flocks of pigeons soar overhead, dust motes drift, and stray cats wander in and out of sight. This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality.
The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant.
The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me.
The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing.
The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am!
The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily!
The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily! What trick?
The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily! What trick? What are you talking about?
The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily! What trick? What are you talking about? I played dumb.
The woman could change her mind any minute and slap me—if that occurred, it would only prove that women didn't understand what great friendship meant. But to my surprise, she didn't slap me. Instead she snorted and then started laughing. How stupid I am! To be tricked so easily! What trick? What are you talking about? I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything.
The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot.
The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up.
The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough.
The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together.
The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market.
The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk.
The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom?
The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early.
The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave.
The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames.
The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd.
The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide.
The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim.
The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics.
The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is.
The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death!
The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time.
The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words.
The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain.
The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine.
The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds.
The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends.
The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share.
The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others.
The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes.
The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden.
The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow.
The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back.
The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui.
The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion.
The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity.
The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty.
The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror.
The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front.
The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.'
The words A MIRROR FOR THE ROMANTIC were inscribed on the back. He handed it to Jia Rui. 'This object comes from the Hall of Emptiness in the Land of Illusion. It was fashioned by the fairy Disenchantment as an antidote to the ill effects of impure mental activity. It has life-giving and restorative properties and has been brought into the world for the contemplation of those intelligent and handsome young gentlemen whose hearts are too susceptible to the charms of beauty. I lend it to you on one important condition: you must only look into the back of the mirror. Never, never under any circumstances look into the front. Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer.
The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste.
The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them.
The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face.
The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?'
The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.'
The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry.
The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose.
The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it.
The words, like Dai-yu's languorous line, were from Western Chamber, but in somewhat dubious taste. Dai-yu was dreadfully offended by them. In an instant the smile had vanished from her face. 'What was that you said?' He laughed: 'I didn't say anything.' Dai-yu began to cry. 'This is your latest amusement, I suppose. Every time you hear some coarse expression outside or read some crude, disgusting book, you have to come back here and give me the benefit of it. I am to become a source of entertainment for the menfolk now, it seems.'
The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs.
The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars.
The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place.
The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said.
The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down.
The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang.
The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama.
The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone.
The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd....
The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky.
The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun....
The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams.
The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart.
The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared.
The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong.
The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace.
The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated.
The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away.
The wound on Granddad's arm had turned worse, the scabs cracking and releasing a rotting, oozing mixture of dark blood and white pus.
The wound on Granddad's arm had turned worse, the scabs cracking and releasing a rotting, oozing mixture of dark blood and white pus. He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound.
The wound on Granddad's arm had turned worse, the scabs cracking and releasing a rotting, oozing mixture of dark blood and white pus. He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound. Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables.
The wound on Granddad's arm had turned worse, the scabs cracking and releasing a rotting, oozing mixture of dark blood and white pus. He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound. Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables. Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it.
The wound on Granddad's arm had turned worse, the scabs cracking and releasing a rotting, oozing mixture of dark blood and white pus. He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound. Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables. Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound.
The wound on Granddad's arm had turned worse, the scabs cracking and releasing a rotting, oozing mixture of dark blood and white pus. He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound. Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables. Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?'
The wound on Granddad's arm had turned worse, the scabs cracking and releasing a rotting, oozing mixture of dark blood and white pus. He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound. Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables. Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment.
The wound on Granddad's arm had turned worse, the scabs cracking and releasing a rotting, oozing mixture of dark blood and white pus. He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound. Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables. Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?'
The wound on Granddad's arm had turned worse, the scabs cracking and releasing a rotting, oozing mixture of dark blood and white pus. He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound. Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables. Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper.
The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire.
The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight.
The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes.
The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face.
The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him.
The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall.
The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life.
The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village.
The wound throbbed in Granddad's arm, which seemed to be on fire. Father's feet had swollen until his cloth shoes nearly split their seams, and he fantasised about the exquisite pleasure of airing the rotting skin of his feet in the moonlight. But he didn't have the strength to sit up and take off his shoes. Instead, he rolled over and rested his head on Granddad's hard stomach so he could look up into the starry night and let the moon's rays light up his face. He could hear the murmuring flow of the Black Water River and see black clouds gather in the sky above him. He remembered Uncle Arhat's saying once that, when the Milky Way lay horizontally across the sky, autumn rains would fall. He had only really seen autumn water once in his life. The sorghum was ready for harvest when the Black Water River rose and burst its banks, flooding both the fields and the village. The stalks strained to keep their heads above water; rats and snakes scurried and slithered up them to escape drowning.
The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few.
The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985.
The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again.
The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down.
The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by.
The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light.
The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age.
The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era.
The years had tiptoed around her, careful not to leave too many traces, but in the end they couldn't help leaving a few. This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong.
The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.'
The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned.
The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy!
The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge?
The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?'
The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian.
The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads.
The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.'
The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded.
The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky.
The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy.
The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body.
The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound.
The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained.
The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body.
The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice.
The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything.
The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body. They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain.
The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing.
The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye.
The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?"
The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know."
The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know." "What?"
The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know." "What?" "I'm saying I don't know.
The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know." "What?" "I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not.
The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know." "What?" "I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way."
The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye. "You: you're trying to say that God exists?" "I don't know." "What?" "I'm saying I don't know. If by 'God' you mean some kind of superconsciousness outside the universe, I don't know if it exists or not. Science has given no evidence either way." Actually, in this nightmarish moment, Ye was leaning toward believing that God did not exist.
The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless.
The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed.
The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high.
The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off.
The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down.
The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle.
The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals.
The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery....
The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless. She picked up her belt and rushed at Ye, and her three companions followed. Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough.
The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle.
The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals.
The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery....
The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough.
The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!"
The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye.
The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late.
The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head.
The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence.
The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country.
The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power.
The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off.
The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position.
The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister.
The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again.
The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university.
The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself.
The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university. Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through.
The young reporter was the first to break the silence.
The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years.
The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force."
The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted.
The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings.
The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous.
The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection.
The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world."
The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings. "The human race is hideous. I've spent the first half of my life unveiling this ugliness with the scalpel of literature, but now I'm even sick of the work of dissection. I yearn for Trisolaran civilization to bring real beauty to this world." Pan said nothing.
Their eyes are focused exclusively on themselves, and they are never distracted by their surroundings.
Their eyes are focused exclusively on themselves, and they are never distracted by their surroundings. They don't want to create a place for themselves in history: they want to create themselves.
Their eyes are focused exclusively on themselves, and they are never distracted by their surroundings. They don't want to create a place for themselves in history: they want to create themselves. Without being ambitious, they expend every ounce of what strength they have.
Their eyes are focused exclusively on themselves, and they are never distracted by their surroundings. They don't want to create a place for themselves in history: they want to create themselves. Without being ambitious, they expend every ounce of what strength they have. This strength, too, is evenly allocated.
Their eyes are focused exclusively on themselves, and they are never distracted by their surroundings. They don't want to create a place for themselves in history: they want to create themselves. Without being ambitious, they expend every ounce of what strength they have. This strength, too, is evenly allocated. Everyone has his fair share.
Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths.
Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises.
Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that.
Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them.
Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them.
Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls.
Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife.
Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them.
Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working.
Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed.
Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu.
Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand.
Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late.
Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again.
Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh!
Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I?
Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?'
Their eyes met in the glass and they both laughed. 'Of all the girls in this room she has the sharpest tongue,' said Bao-yu. Musk signalled to him agitatedly in the glass with her hand. Bao-yu took her meaning; but it was too late. With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk.
Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts.
Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots.
Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day.
Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked.
Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side.
Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests.
Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other.
Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted.
Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends.
Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.'
Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan.
Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers.
Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!'
Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'.
Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'.
Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought.
Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr".
Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha!
Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge.
Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree.
Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web.
Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable.
Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests.
Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits.
Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions.
Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern.
Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable. As dusk approaches, flocks of pigeons hover about the Shanghai skyline in search of their nests. The rooftop ridges rise and fall, extending into the distance; viewed from the side, they form an endless mountain range, and from the front, a series of vertical summits. Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop.
Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles.
Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants.
Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic.
Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination.
Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den.
Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip.
Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead.
Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again.
Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks.
Their motley assortment of weapons included shotguns, fowling pieces, ageing Hanyang rifles, plus a cannon that fired scale weights and was carried by two brothers, Fang Six and Fang Seven.
Their motley assortment of weapons included shotguns, fowling pieces, ageing Hanyang rifles, plus a cannon that fired scale weights and was carried by two brothers, Fang Six and Fang Seven. Mute was toting a rake with twenty-six metal tines, as were three other soldiers.
Their motley assortment of weapons included shotguns, fowling pieces, ageing Hanyang rifles, plus a cannon that fired scale weights and was carried by two brothers, Fang Six and Fang Seven. Mute was toting a rake with twenty-six metal tines, as were three other soldiers. Father still didn't know what an ambush was, and even if he had, he wouldn't have known why anyone would take four rakes to the event.
Their red flags fluttered restlessly around the brigade building like flames yearning for firewood.
Their red flags fluttered restlessly around the brigade building like flames yearning for firewood. The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced.
Their red flags fluttered restlessly around the brigade building like flames yearning for firewood. The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced. The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966.
Their red flags fluttered restlessly around the brigade building like flames yearning for firewood. The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced. The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966. The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square.
Their red flags fluttered restlessly around the brigade building like flames yearning for firewood. The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced. The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966. The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square. But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators.
Their red flags fluttered restlessly around the brigade building like flames yearning for firewood. The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced. The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966. The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square. But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet.
Their red flags fluttered restlessly around the brigade building like flames yearning for firewood. The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced. The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966. The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square. But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire.
Their red flags fluttered restlessly around the brigade building like flames yearning for firewood. The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced. The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966. The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square. But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness.
Their red flags fluttered restlessly around the brigade building like flames yearning for firewood. The Red Union commander was anxious, though not because of the defenders he faced. The more than two hundred Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were mere greenhorns compared with the veteran Red Guards of the Red Union, which was formed at the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in early 1966. The Red Union had been tempered by the tumultuous experience of revolutionary tours around the country and seeing Chairman Mao in the great rallies in Tiananmen Square. But the commander was afraid of the dozen or so iron stoves inside the building, filled with explosives and connected to each other by electric detonators. He couldn't see them, but he could feel their presence like iron sensing the pull of a nearby magnet. If a defender flipped the switch, revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries alike would all die in one giant ball of fire. And the young Red Guards of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade were indeed capable of such madness. Compared with the weathered men and women of the first generation of Red Guards, the new rebels were a pack of wolves on hot coals, crazier than crazy.
Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court.
Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights.
Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival.
Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside.
Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain.
Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills.
Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones.
Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS
Their two pairs of eyes met and briefly skirmished; then Crimson felt herself blushing, and turning away abruptly, she made off for Allspice Court. Our narrative now follows Jia Yun and Trinket along the winding pathway to the House of Green Delights. Soon they were at the courtyard gate and Jia Yun waited outside while she went in to announce his arrival. She returned presently to lead him inside. There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself.
Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall.
Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain.
Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team.
Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions.
Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this:
Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold.
Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me.
Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains.
Then I hacked up everything in the place with a machete, found a piece of charcoal, and wrote "xxx (the military deputy's name), fuck your mother!" on the wall. After that I left and headed up the mountain. That was how I ran away from the fourteenth team. I also included these things in my confessions. To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape.
Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant.
Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork."
Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up.
Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!"
Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray."
Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...."
Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes.
Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!"
Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed.
Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet.
Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned.
Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face.
Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me.
Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks.
Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard!
Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me?
Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong?
Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing.
Then I would feel confused.
Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something.
Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body.
Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women.
Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task.
Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me.
Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them.
Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team.
Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin.
Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye.
Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask.
Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts.
Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death.
Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well.
Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley.
Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer."
Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice.
Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me.
Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure.
Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it.
Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins.
Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to.
Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years.
Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week.
Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever.
Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad.
Then a few huts appeared, and it became a haven for escaped murderers, drunks, gamblers, who built homes, cultivated the land, and turned it into a paradise for humans, forcing out the foxes and wild rabbits, who set up howls of protest on the eve of their departure. Now the village lay in ruins; man had created it, and man had destroyed it. It was now a sorrowful paradise, a monument to both grief and joy, built upon ruins. In 1960, when the dark cloud of famine settled over the Shandong Peninsula, even though I was only four years old I could dimly sense that Northeast Gaomi Township had never been anything but a pile of ruins, and that its people had never been able to rid their hearts of the shattered buildings, nor would they ever be able to. That night, after the smoke and sparks from the other houses had died out, our buildings were still burning, sending skyward green-tinged tongues of flame and the intoxicating aroma of strong wine, released in an instant after all those years. Blue roof tiles, deformed by the intense heat, turned scarlet, then leaped into the air through a wall of flames that illuminated Granddad's hair, which had turned three-quarters grey in the space of a week. A roof came crashing down, momentarily blotting out the flames, which then roared out of the rubble, stronger than ever. The loud crash nearly crushed the breath out of Father and Granddad. Our house, which had sheltered the father and son of the Shan family as they grew rich, then had sheltered Granddad after his murderous deed, then had sheltered Grandma, Granddad, Father, Uncle Arhat, and all the men who worked for them, a sanctuary for their kindnesses and their grievances, had now completed its historical mission.
Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found.
Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined.
Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined. In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them.
Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined. In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them. Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window.
Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined. In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them. Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window. And, since the houses in this area all had wooden walls and bamboo fences—though also, doubtless, because they were doomed to destruction anyway-the fire leaped from house to house until the whole street was blazing away like a regular Fiery Mountain; and though the firemen came to put it out, by the time they arrived the fire was well under way and long past controlling, and roared away all night long until it had burnt itself out, rendering heaven knows how many families homeless in the process.
Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined. In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them. Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window. And, since the houses in this area all had wooden walls and bamboo fences—though also, doubtless, because they were doomed to destruction anyway-the fire leaped from house to house until the whole street was blazing away like a regular Fiery Mountain; and though the firemen came to put it out, by the time they arrived the fire was well under way and long past controlling, and roared away all night long until it had burnt itself out, rendering heaven knows how many families homeless in the process. Poor Zhens!
Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined. In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them. Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window. And, since the houses in this area all had wooden walls and bamboo fences—though also, doubtless, because they were doomed to destruction anyway-the fire leaped from house to house until the whole street was blazing away like a regular Fiery Mountain; and though the firemen came to put it out, by the time they arrived the fire was well under way and long past controlling, and roared away all night long until it had burnt itself out, rendering heaven knows how many families homeless in the process. Poor Zhens! Though they and their handful of domestics escaped unhurt, their house, which was only next door to the temple, was soon reduced to a heap of rubble, while Shi-yin stood by helpless, groaning and stamping in despair.
Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined. In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them. Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window. And, since the houses in this area all had wooden walls and bamboo fences—though also, doubtless, because they were doomed to destruction anyway-the fire leaped from house to house until the whole street was blazing away like a regular Fiery Mountain; and though the firemen came to put it out, by the time they arrived the fire was well under way and long past controlling, and roared away all night long until it had burnt itself out, rendering heaven knows how many families homeless in the process. Poor Zhens! Though they and their handful of domestics escaped unhurt, their house, which was only next door to the temple, was soon reduced to a heap of rubble, while Shi-yin stood by helpless, groaning and stamping in despair. After some discussion with his wife, Shi-yin decided that they should move to their farm in the country; but a series of crop failures due to flooding and drought had led to widespread brigandage in those parts, and government troops were out everywhere hunting down the mutinous peasants and making arrests.
Then a search was made; but all those sent out were obliged in the end to report that no trace of her could be found. The shock of so sudden a loss to a middle-aged couple who had only ever had the one daughter can be imagined. In tears every day and most of the night, they almost lost the will to go on living, and after about a month like this first Shi-yin and then his wife fell ill, so that doctors and diviners were in daily attendance on them. Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window. And, since the houses in this area all had wooden walls and bamboo fences—though also, doubtless, because they were doomed to destruction anyway-the fire leaped from house to house until the whole street was blazing away like a regular Fiery Mountain; and though the firemen came to put it out, by the time they arrived the fire was well under way and long past controlling, and roared away all night long until it had burnt itself out, rendering heaven knows how many families homeless in the process. Poor Zhens! Though they and their handful of domestics escaped unhurt, their house, which was only next door to the temple, was soon reduced to a heap of rubble, while Shi-yin stood by helpless, groaning and stamping in despair. After some discussion with his wife, Shi-yin decided that they should move to their farm in the country; but a series of crop failures due to flooding and drought had led to widespread brigandage in those parts, and government troops were out everywhere hunting down the mutinous peasants and making arrests. In such conditions it was impossible to settle on the farm, so Shi-yin sold the land and, taking only two of the maids with them, went with his wife to seek refuge with his father-in-law, Feng Su.
Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy.
Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.'
Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket.
Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them.
Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.'
Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression.
Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death.
Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.'
Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket.
Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle.
Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor.
Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered.
Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips.
Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend.
Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions.
Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events.
Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement.
Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions. On each side of the door hang couplets announcing marriages, funerals, and other family events. The door seems always to be in a state of uncontrollable, even garrulous, excitement. Echoes of secret whispers linger around the flat roof, the balcony, and the windows.
Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later.
Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all.
Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race."
Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked.
Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time.
Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous."
Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger.
Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher.
Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it.
Then he burst into tears.
Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched.
Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window.
Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me.
Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me.
Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else.
Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me.
Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't.
Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else. I also said, Don't bring a crowd to see me. He promised he wouldn't. After he was gone, a gang of boys climbed up to the window ledge to see me.
Then he called out, "Da Shi!"
Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone.
Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table.
Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket.
Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments?
Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first."
Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve.
Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets.
Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments? Maybe the pillars would be sliced apart first." Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached."
Then he followed him to the hall.
Then he froze as if paralysed.
Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded!
Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!'
Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck.
Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!'
Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound.
Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?'
Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him.
Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .'
Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief.
Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile.
Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.'
Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself.
Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course.
Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution.
Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.'
Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf.
Then he gave what to Trinket sounded very much like a sigh of relief. 'Good,' he said with a little smile. 'If you haven't been mutilated and you aren't a eunuch, this suggests a way out of a difficulty that has been bothering me for some time.' He tapped the table lightly with his left hand and continued speaking, apparently to himself. 'Yes, of course. This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself.
Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek.
Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting.
Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first.
Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.'
Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes.
Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek.
Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away.
Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing.
Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.' The Little Countess's tears were now welling through the closed lids in streams, but still she wouldn't open her eyes. And since Trinket was unwilling to admit defeat, there was nothing for it but to begin moving the point around on her cheek. Although she had the most delicate complexion imaginable, the point was so blunt that it made not the slightest mark on her skin; but so great was her fear, that she imagined this horrible boy really was cutting patterns on her face and, from excess of emotion, she fainted clean away. Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said.
Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue.
Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige.
Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely.
Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge!
Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics."
Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results."
Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin.
Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function.
Then he nodded at Shao Lin, indicating that she should continue. Shao was happy to oblige. She had to keep on talking, otherwise her fragile mind, already hanging on only by a thin thread, would collapse completely. "Ye Zhetai, you cannot deny this charge! You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression."
Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left.
Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen.
Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues.
Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful.
Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?"
Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded.
Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament.
Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair....
Then he raised his hands, said to the stunned crowd, "That's it," turned, and left. The air seemed frozen. Everyone present stayed still like stone statues. Even the droning from the computers all around them seemed more careful. After a long while, someone timidly broke the silence, "Professor Wang, is 'Flying Blade' really in the form of filaments?" Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting."
Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth.
Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up.
Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said.
Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute.
Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute. I'll be done soon."
Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute. I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton.
Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute. I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled.
Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute. I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one."
Then he reached across the table and pulled Colonel Stanton's just-lit cigar out of his mouth. "I can no longer tolerate this idiot!" the colonel shouted, standing up. "Da Shi, get out of here!" General Chang said. "Give me one minute. I'll be done soon." Da Shi extended a hand in front of Colonel Stanton. "What do you want?" the colonel asked, puzzled. "Give me another one." Stanton hesitated for a second before taking another cigar out of a beautiful wooden box and handing it to Da Shi.
Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound.
Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?'
Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment.
Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?'
Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper.
Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight.
Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?'
Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth.
Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound. 'Dad,' Father said, 'shall I mix some soil into it?' Granddad thought for a moment. 'Sure, why not?' Father bent down and picked up a clod of dark earth near the roots of a sorghum stalk, crumbled it in his fingers, and spread it on the paper. After Granddad mixed the three substances together and covered the wound with them, paper and all, Father wrapped a filthy strip of bandage cloth around it and tied it tight. 'Does that make it feel better, Dad?' Granddad moved his arm back and forth. 'Much better, Douguan.
Then he said, solemnly, "We are comrades now."
Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders.
Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded.
Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha.
Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water.
Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan.
Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . .
Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .'
Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village.
Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan. You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all.
Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together.
Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market.
Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk.
Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom?
Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early.
Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave.
Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again.
Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes.
Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk. He asked, Want to go to the bathroom? It's still early. I'll come back after a while and then let you two leave. Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room.
Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang.
Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again.
Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.'
Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia.
Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses.
Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully.
Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early.
Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game.
Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again. I shall be all right if I lie here quietly on my own.' Bao-yu thought he had better do as she said, and after waiting until she had taken off her ornaments and was lying tucked up in bed, he went to the front apartment and took his dinner with Grandmother Jia. After dinner Grandmother Jia wanted to go on playing cards with some of the old stewardesses. Bao-yu, still worrying about Aroma, returned to his own room, where he found her sleeping fitfully. He thought of going to bed himself, but it was still too early. Skybright, Mackerel, Ripple and Emerald had gone off in quest of livelier entertainment, hoping to persuade Grandmother Jia's maids, Faithful and Amber, to join them in a game. Only Musk was left in the outer room, playing Patience under the lamp with a set of dominoes.
Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor.
Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again.
Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher.
Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said.
Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up!
Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!'
Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman.
Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One!
Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.'
Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water.
Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls.
Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad.
Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.'
Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels.
Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint.
Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces.
Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them.
Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood.
Then he walked gingerly up to the edge of the water.
Then he walked gingerly up to the edge of the water. There on the stone bridge across the Black Water River the lead truck, its tyres flattened by the barrier of linked rakes, crouched in front of the other three.
Then he walked gingerly up to the edge of the water. There on the stone bridge across the Black Water River the lead truck, its tyres flattened by the barrier of linked rakes, crouched in front of the other three. Its railings and fenders were stained by splotches of gore.
Then he walked gingerly up to the edge of the water. There on the stone bridge across the Black Water River the lead truck, its tyres flattened by the barrier of linked rakes, crouched in front of the other three. Its railings and fenders were stained by splotches of gore. The upper half of a Japanese soldier was draped over one of the railings, his steel helmet hanging upturned by a strap from his neck.
Then he walked gingerly up to the edge of the water. There on the stone bridge across the Black Water River the lead truck, its tyres flattened by the barrier of linked rakes, crouched in front of the other three. Its railings and fenders were stained by splotches of gore. The upper half of a Japanese soldier was draped over one of the railings, his steel helmet hanging upturned by a strap from his neck. Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose.
Then he walked gingerly up to the edge of the water. There on the stone bridge across the Black Water River the lead truck, its tyres flattened by the barrier of linked rakes, crouched in front of the other three. Its railings and fenders were stained by splotches of gore. The upper half of a Japanese soldier was draped over one of the railings, his steel helmet hanging upturned by a strap from his neck. Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose. The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed.
Then he walked gingerly up to the edge of the water. There on the stone bridge across the Black Water River the lead truck, its tyres flattened by the barrier of linked rakes, crouched in front of the other three. Its railings and fenders were stained by splotches of gore. The upper half of a Japanese soldier was draped over one of the railings, his steel helmet hanging upturned by a strap from his neck. Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose. The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed. The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface.
Then he walked gingerly up to the edge of the water. There on the stone bridge across the Black Water River the lead truck, its tyres flattened by the barrier of linked rakes, crouched in front of the other three. Its railings and fenders were stained by splotches of gore. The upper half of a Japanese soldier was draped over one of the railings, his steel helmet hanging upturned by a strap from his neck. Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose. The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed. The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping.
Then he walked gingerly up to the edge of the water. There on the stone bridge across the Black Water River the lead truck, its tyres flattened by the barrier of linked rakes, crouched in front of the other three. Its railings and fenders were stained by splotches of gore. The upper half of a Japanese soldier was draped over one of the railings, his steel helmet hanging upturned by a strap from his neck. Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose. The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed. The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured.
Then he went out again.
Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes.
Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room.
Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day.
Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements.
Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went.
Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad.
Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff.
Then he went out again. When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis.
Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends.
Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her.
Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy.
Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day.
Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this.
Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship.
Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise.
Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin.
Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise. Keeping a promise is certainly no sin. She had promised to help me in every respect.
Then let's focus on this and work out the details."
Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up.
Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back."
Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated.
Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!"
Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone.
Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table.
Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket.
Then let's focus on this and work out the details." Colonel Stanton, who had been silent the whole time, stood up. "I will go and ask Officer Shi to come back." General Chang indicated that he should remain seated. Then he called out, "Da Shi!" Da Shi returned, grinning at everyone. He picked up the cigars on the table. The one that had been lit he put into his mouth, and the other he stuffed into his pocket. Someone asked, "When Judgment Day passes, can those two pillars bear the force applied against the Flying Blade filaments?
Then let's talk.
Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first?
Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too.
Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit.
Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry.
Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too.
Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse.
Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either.
Then let's talk. I said, How about we go inside first? She said that's fine, too. So she went in and found herself a place to sit. She looked angry. I had planned to seduce Chen Qingyang on my twenty-first birthday, because she was my friend; and she had a full bosom, a slender waist, and shapely buttocks; besides, her neck was long and graceful and her face was pretty, too. I wanted to have sex with her and thought she shouldn't refuse. Because if she'd needed my body to practice vivisection, I would have lent it to her without giving it a second thought; likewise, if I needed to use her body for pleasure, it shouldn't be a problem either. But she was a woman, and women in general were more or less small-minded.
Then most likely I wouldn't be around today.
Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while.
Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs.
Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down.
Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches.
Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them.
Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire.
Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old.
Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this.
Then once again, she began to breathe heavily.
Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth.
Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax.
Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all.
Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin.
Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything.
Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new.
Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file.
Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them.
Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him.
Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast.
Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep.
Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again.
Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs.
Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness?
Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year.
Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him.
Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect.
Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature.
Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity?
Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?"
Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person.
Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly.
Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult.
Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing?
Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing? That's reactionary!
Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity? So what was there before the singularity?" "Nothing," Ye said, the way he would answer a question from any curious young person. He turned to look at the girl kindly. With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing? That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted.
Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture.
Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope.
Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard.
Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily.
Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye.
Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down.
Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake.
Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have.
Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods.
Then she lay down stiffly on the grass.
Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful.
Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her.
Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this?
Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?"
Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?" It was a condom.
Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?" It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little.
Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?" It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her.
Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this? Want me to teach you?" It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her. Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right.
Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help.
Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye.
Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away.
Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along.
Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching.
Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles.
Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere.
Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist.
Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!"
Then she said it was not bad at all.
Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin.
Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything.
Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new.
Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file.
Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them.
Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent.
Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books.
Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything. Even though she had lived more than forty years, the world before her eyes still appeared miraculous and new. She didn't know why they dispatched her to a desolate place like Yunnan, nor did she know the reason for letting her return; she didn't know why they accused her of being damaged goods and escorted her to the stage to be denounced, nor could she figure out why they said she was not damaged goods and removed the confessions she had written from her file. There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die.
Then she sat back and said, It's still early.
Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water.
Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door.
Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things?
Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers!
Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting!
Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while.
Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself.
Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off.
Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one.
Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world.
Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed.
Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky.
Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun....
Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams.
Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart.
Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared.
Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky. The flat surface was covered with mountain ranges like the Greater Khingan Mountains, and with forests dotted with tiny villages, just like Qijiatun.... This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong.
Then she turned and walked away.
Then she turned and walked away. She could no longer feel grief.
Then she turned and walked away. She could no longer feel grief. She was now like a Geiger counter that had been subjected to too much radiation, no longer capable of giving any reaction, noiselessly displaying a reading of zero.
Then she turned and walked away. She could no longer feel grief. She was now like a Geiger counter that had been subjected to too much radiation, no longer capable of giving any reaction, noiselessly displaying a reading of zero. But as she was about to leave Ruan's home, Wenjie turned around for a final look.
Then she turned and walked away. She could no longer feel grief. She was now like a Geiger counter that had been subjected to too much radiation, no longer capable of giving any reaction, noiselessly displaying a reading of zero. But as she was about to leave Ruan's home, Wenjie turned around for a final look. She noticed that Professor Ruan had put on makeup.
Then she turned and walked away. She could no longer feel grief. She was now like a Geiger counter that had been subjected to too much radiation, no longer capable of giving any reaction, noiselessly displaying a reading of zero. But as she was about to leave Ruan's home, Wenjie turned around for a final look. She noticed that Professor Ruan had put on makeup. She was wearing a light coat of lipstick and a pair of high heels.
Then something unexpected occurred.
Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead.
Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?'
Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed.
Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?'
Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads.
Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground.
Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist.
Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed. 'Who's the prick who did it?' Father heard the bullet pierce the thick mist and pass through sorghum leaves and stalks, lopping off one of the heads. Everyone held his breath as the bullet screamed through the air and thudded to the ground. The sweet smell of gunpowder dissipated in the mist. Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –'
Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood.
Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly.
Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger.
Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames.
Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers.
Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice.
Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment.
Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired.
Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired. Like a little fireball, the fox rolled into the reeds.
Then the result would be very different.
Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now.
Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight.
Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies.
Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer.
Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually.
Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic."
Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players.
Then the result would be very different. "You asked about the appearance of the Trisolarans just now. According to some signs, the bodies of the Trisolarans who formed the computer were covered by a purely reflective surface, which probably evolved as a response to survival under extreme conditions of sunlight. The mirrorlike surface could be deformed into any shape, and they communicated with each other by focusing light with their bodies. This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris.
Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?'
Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain.
Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in.
Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again.
Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's.
Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.'
Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously:
Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat!
Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself.
Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . .
Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . .
Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs.
Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart.
Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren.
Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four.
Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River.
Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought.
Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren. Granddad was thinking about how this pistol had ended the lives of Adjutant Ren, Fang Seven, and Consumptive Four. He wanted nothing more than to heave the execrable thing into the Black Water River. But it was only a thought. Bending over, he shifted his sleeping son higher up on his back, partly to relieve the excruciating pain in his heart.
Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles.
Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor.
Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients.
Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening.
Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask.
Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street.
Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam.
Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern.
Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed.
Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?"
Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said.
Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers."
Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire.
Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later.
Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all.
Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race."
Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked.
Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all. This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time.
Then we continued to talk about things past.
Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age.
Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent.
Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now.
Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed.
Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin.
Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in.
Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay.
Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent. She was still innocent now. After hearing this, I laughed. But she said, what we're doing now doesn't count as a sin. We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin.
Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking.
Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs.
Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread.
Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted.
Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck.
Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her.
Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past.
Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age.
Then we did it from the front so we could keep talking. I felt like a wedge for splitting wood, lying between her widely opened legs. In the lamplight, the network of fine lines on Chen Qingyang's face looked like pieces of golden thread. I kissed her mouth, and she didn't object—that is to say her lips were soft and parted. She hadn't let me kiss her mouth before, only letting me kiss the line between her chin and her neck. She said this would arouse her. Then we continued to talk about things past. Chen Qingyang said that was also her golden age. Even though people called her damaged goods, she was innocent.
Then we returned to our hotel room.
Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day.
Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements.
Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went.
Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad.
Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff.
Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis.
Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human.
Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair.
Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep.
Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour.
Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too.
Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans.
Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season.
Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp.
Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear.
Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second.
Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature.
Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long.
Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts."
Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No.
Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable.
Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails.
Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert.
Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered."
Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks?
Then we would only need to make the Flying Blade filaments thirty-two meters long. This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments."
Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!'
Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li.
Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating.
Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.'
Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness.
Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence:
Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill.
Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said.
Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill. She's having to take medicine,' he said. 'If you don't believe me, ask any of the maids.'
Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!'
Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter.
Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth.
Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!'
Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it.
Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth.
Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck.
Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.'
Then we'll go settle accounts with that rotten son of a bitch Pocky Leng!' Granddad sprang to his feet and bellowed three times – half wail, half crazed laughter. A line of dark-purple blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. 'That's it, son, that's the way to talk!' He picked up one of Grandma's fistcakes from the dark earth, bit off a chunk, and swallowed it. Cake crumbs and flecks of bubbly blood stuck to his stained teeth. Father heard Granddad's painful cries as the dry cake stuck in his throat and saw the rough edges make their way down his neck. 'Dad,' Father said, 'go drink some water to soak up the cake in your belly.' Granddad stumbled along the dike to the river's edge, where he knelt among the water plants and lapped up the water like a draught animal.
Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?'
Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed.
Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't.
Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.'
Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!'
Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her:
Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day.
Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!'
Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her: 'Couthin Bao, Couthin Lin: you can thee each other every day. It'th not often I get a chanthe to come here; yet now I have come, you both ignore me!' Dai-yu burst out laughing:
Then with a sound as loud as a thunderclap at my ear, I realized she'd given me a big slap.
Then with a sound as loud as a thunderclap at my ear, I realized she'd given me a big slap. I jumped to my feet, grabbed my clothes, and ran.
Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!'
Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four.
Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground.
Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed.
Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .'
Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home?
Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home? Go home?
Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home? Go home? Yes, go home!
Then you can get an early start on your next life and come back to seek revenge on those Jap bastards!' He pumped the last cartridge into the heart of the dying Consumptive Four. Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home? Go home? Yes, go home! Go home . . .'
Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven.
Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom.
Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue.
Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail.
Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows.
Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land.
Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward.
Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks.
Then you raise your gaunt face, like a sunflower, and through the gaps in the sorghum you can see the stunning brilliance of the sun hanging in the kingdom of heaven. Amid the perennially mournful sobs of the Black Water River you listen for a lost soul drifting down from that kingdom. THE SKY WAS a beautiful clear blue. The sun hadn't yet made an appearance, but the chaotic horizon on that early-winter morning was infused with a blinding red light when Old Geng shot at a red fox with a fiery torch of a tail. Old Geng had no peers among hunters in Saltwater Gap, where he bagged wild geese, hares, wild ducks, weasels, foxes, and, when there was nothing else around, sparrows. In the late autumn and early winter, enormous flocks of sparrows flew over Northeast Gaomi Township, a shifting brown cloud that rolled and tumbled above the boundless land. At dusk they returned to the village, where they settled on willows whose naked, yellowing limbs drooped earthward or arched skyward. As the dying red rays of the evening sun burned through the clouds, the branches lit up with sparrows' black eyes shining like thousands of golden sparks. Old Geng picked up his shotgun, squinted, and pulled the trigger.
Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting.
Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting. Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions.
Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting. Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in.
Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting. Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself.
Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting. Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said.
Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting. Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!'
Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting. Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle.
Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting. Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said.
Then, after the monk's visit, the presence of the menfolk was no longer required and Jia Yun went back to his tree-planting. Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it.
Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer.
Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, '
Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again.
Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long.
Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for?
Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me?
Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. '
Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it.
Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said.
Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?"
Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly.
Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!"
Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?"
Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer.
Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her.
Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him.
Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration.
Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over.
Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison.
Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement.
Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves.
Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded.
Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside.
Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived.
Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns?
Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement.
Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground.
Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up.
Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation.
Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk.
Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own.
Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms.
Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate.
Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank.
Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity.
Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud.
Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!'
Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu.
Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.'
Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting.
Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said.
Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe.
Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.'
Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand.
Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand. 'I could willingly tear his flesh with my teeth!'
Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window.
Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window. And, since the houses in this area all had wooden walls and bamboo fences—though also, doubtless, because they were doomed to destruction anyway-the fire leaped from house to house until the whole street was blazing away like a regular Fiery Mountain; and though the firemen came to put it out, by the time they arrived the fire was well under way and long past controlling, and roared away all night long until it had burnt itself out, rendering heaven knows how many families homeless in the process.
Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window. And, since the houses in this area all had wooden walls and bamboo fences—though also, doubtless, because they were doomed to destruction anyway-the fire leaped from house to house until the whole street was blazing away like a regular Fiery Mountain; and though the firemen came to put it out, by the time they arrived the fire was well under way and long past controlling, and roared away all night long until it had burnt itself out, rendering heaven knows how many families homeless in the process. Poor Zhens!
Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window. And, since the houses in this area all had wooden walls and bamboo fences—though also, doubtless, because they were doomed to destruction anyway-the fire leaped from house to house until the whole street was blazing away like a regular Fiery Mountain; and though the firemen came to put it out, by the time they arrived the fire was well under way and long past controlling, and roared away all night long until it had burnt itself out, rendering heaven knows how many families homeless in the process. Poor Zhens! Though they and their handful of domestics escaped unhurt, their house, which was only next door to the temple, was soon reduced to a heap of rubble, while Shi-yin stood by helpless, groaning and stamping in despair.
Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window. And, since the houses in this area all had wooden walls and bamboo fences—though also, doubtless, because they were doomed to destruction anyway-the fire leaped from house to house until the whole street was blazing away like a regular Fiery Mountain; and though the firemen came to put it out, by the time they arrived the fire was well under way and long past controlling, and roared away all night long until it had burnt itself out, rendering heaven knows how many families homeless in the process. Poor Zhens! Though they and their handful of domestics escaped unhurt, their house, which was only next door to the temple, was soon reduced to a heap of rubble, while Shi-yin stood by helpless, groaning and stamping in despair. After some discussion with his wife, Shi-yin decided that they should move to their farm in the country; but a series of crop failures due to flooding and drought had led to widespread brigandage in those parts, and government troops were out everywhere hunting down the mutinous peasants and making arrests.
Then, on the fifteenth of the third month, while frying cakes for an offering, the monk of Bottle-gourd Temple carelessly allowed the oil to catch alight, which set fire to the paper window. And, since the houses in this area all had wooden walls and bamboo fences—though also, doubtless, because they were doomed to destruction anyway-the fire leaped from house to house until the whole street was blazing away like a regular Fiery Mountain; and though the firemen came to put it out, by the time they arrived the fire was well under way and long past controlling, and roared away all night long until it had burnt itself out, rendering heaven knows how many families homeless in the process. Poor Zhens! Though they and their handful of domestics escaped unhurt, their house, which was only next door to the temple, was soon reduced to a heap of rubble, while Shi-yin stood by helpless, groaning and stamping in despair. After some discussion with his wife, Shi-yin decided that they should move to their farm in the country; but a series of crop failures due to flooding and drought had led to widespread brigandage in those parts, and government troops were out everywhere hunting down the mutinous peasants and making arrests. In such conditions it was impossible to settle on the farm, so Shi-yin sold the land and, taking only two of the maids with them, went with his wife to seek refuge with his father-in-law, Feng Su.
Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day.
Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao.
Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng.
Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days.
Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days.
Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng.
Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold.
Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through.
Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days. Madame Yan imagined all kinds of things about Mr. Cheng. She had run into him a few times in the alley: he was always on his way to Wang Qiyao's with snacks like "stinky tofu," and would always rush briskly past lest the food get cold. The grease from the tofu had already soaked the bottom of the bag and was about to drip through. Madame Yan was touched, even somewhat jealous of Wang Qiyao for having such a devoted friend.
Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, '
Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here.
Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.'
Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu.
Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall.
Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide.
Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested.
Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, '
Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang.
Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong?
Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?"
Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence.
Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up.
Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes.
Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap."
Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?"
Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid.
Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead?
Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door.
Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him.
Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?'
Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.'
Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?'
Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket.
Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.'
Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him.
Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket. 'I thought I'd walk around in the garden for a bit.' No point in standing there talking, he thought; better get off quickly, before the Old Devil could stop him. But just as his foot crossed the threshold, he felt a tightening around the throat.
Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges.
Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators.
Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs.
Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars.
Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place.
Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said.
Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down.
Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang.
Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama.
Then, some of them entered a third stage.
Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault.
Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution.
Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals.
Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring.
Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador.
Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce.
Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left.
Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session.
Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present.
Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him.
Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different.
Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own.
Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately.
Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket.
Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.'
Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded.
Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly.
Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say.
Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile.
Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng.
Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend.
Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does.
Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times.
Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me.
Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay."
Then, turning to Wang Qiyao, he asked if she had anything to say. Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love.
Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight.
Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say.
Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful!
Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!"
Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?'
Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter.
Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself.
Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking.
Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!" Now will you open your eyes?' The poor Little Countess, mistress of herself only in the ability to open or close her eyes, now closed them even tighter. 'I see,' said Trinket, pretending to be talking to himself. The little tart knows she's not good-looking. She's decided she wants a bit of decoration on her face to improve her looks.
Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them.
Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born.
Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.'
Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist.
Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen.
Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted.
Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin.
Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation.
Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention.
There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads.
There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.'
There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed.
There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language.
There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said.
There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.'
There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing.
There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass.
There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate.
There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced."
There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years.
There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle.
There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain.
There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back."
There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back."
There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?"
There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?"
There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious.
There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am.
There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.'
There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press.
There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard.
There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard. Tell me what you feel.'
There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard. Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said.
There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard. Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud.
There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard. Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow.
There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard. Tell me what you feel.' Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion.
There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances.
There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.'
There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket.
There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher.
There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master.
There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this.
There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard.
There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway.
There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances. If she's hidden anywhere other than in the Palace, there's no guaranteeing they wouldn't try to get her back.' 'So you're proposing to hide her in the Palace?' said Trinket. 'Well, that's not really for me to say,' said the butcher. 'It's entirely up to you, Master. Mind you, look anywhere you like, you'll never find a safer place than this. However many of their ace fighters the Mu Family may have got in the city, they're not going to take on the Palace Guard. Not that they'd ever guess she was in the Palace, anyway. But even suppose—it's very unlikely, but just suppose—they did find out she was here, they'd never try getting in here to rescue her.
There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow.
There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.'
There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again.
There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty.
There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings.
There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat."
There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?'
There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback.
There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow. The rules include ten absolute prohibitions, each with a very severe punishment laid down for anyone who breaks it.' His face became grave again. 'Some of the rules don't apply in your case yet, because you're too young; but there's one of them against dishonesty. It says, "Every Brother must be honest in all his dealings. He must not lie or cheat." Do you think you are capable of keeping that rule?' Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?'
There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood.
There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.'
There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you?
There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.'
There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be.
There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.'
There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm.
There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed.
There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.' 'It's there, Uncle, right where it's supposed to be. Except your ear's bleeding.' Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded!
There are, inevitably, passages in it which are not very complimentary to the Tartars.
There are, inevitably, passages in it which are not very complimentary to the Tartars. It was written by Zhu Guozhen, who, as you know, was a former Chancellor at the Ming Court.
There are, inevitably, passages in it which are not very complimentary to the Tartars. It was written by Zhu Guozhen, who, as you know, was a former Chancellor at the Ming Court. When he came to write about the "antics of the Paramount Chief of the Jianzhou tribe", which is how the Ming Court used to refer to the Tartars, it's a bit hard to see how he could have been polite.'
There are, inevitably, passages in it which are not very complimentary to the Tartars. It was written by Zhu Guozhen, who, as you know, was a former Chancellor at the Ming Court. When he came to write about the "antics of the Paramount Chief of the Jianzhou tribe", which is how the Ming Court used to refer to the Tartars, it's a bit hard to see how he could have been polite.' Lü nodded: 'I heard somewhere that a member of the Zhuang family of Huzhou paid one of Chancellor Zhu's heirs a thousand taels of silver for the manuscript and published it under his own name— never dreaming, of course, that it would lead to such terrible consequences.'
There are, inevitably, passages in it which are not very complimentary to the Tartars. It was written by Zhu Guozhen, who, as you know, was a former Chancellor at the Ming Court. When he came to write about the "antics of the Paramount Chief of the Jianzhou tribe", which is how the Ming Court used to refer to the Tartars, it's a bit hard to see how he could have been polite.' Lü nodded: 'I heard somewhere that a member of the Zhuang family of Huzhou paid one of Chancellor Zhu's heirs a thousand taels of silver for the manuscript and published it under his own name— never dreaming, of course, that it would lead to such terrible consequences.' Gu went on to tell him the whole story.
There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight.
There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while.
There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out.
There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets.
There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century.
There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years.
There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back.
There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films.
There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out. Old Colour finds true understanding in the neighborhoods on the west side of Shanghai, and he likes to wander there along the tree-lined streets. Even the canopies of the trees there have a history, having filtered out the sunlight for a century. Maoming Road passes from a roaring hubbub on one end to quietude on the other, both of which have the vintage of years. Old Colour loved traversing this area, where he had the feeling that time had been turned back. Examining the trolley tracks on the street, he tried to imagine what it was like when the cars were still running; he could picture two rows of wooden benches facing each other inside the trolley, just like the ones he had seen in old silent films. There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past.
There is a handkerchief holding my hair.
There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did.
There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way.
There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized.
There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us.
There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood.
There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back.
There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room.
There is a handkerchief holding my hair. She cooperated at every point, which was why she suffered much less than I did. We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far.
There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple.
There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum.
There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood.
There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person.
There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry.
There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one.
There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian.
There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study.
There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze.
There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there.
There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water.
There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity.
There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational.
There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught.
There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found.
There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar.
There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang.
There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught. Only in gossip can the true heart of this city be found. No matter how gorgeous and splendid the city may look on the outside, its heart is vulgar. That heart is born of gossip, and gossip is born of the Shanghai longtang. Magnificent tales of the Far East can be heard all over this Paris of the Orient; but peel away the outer shell and you will discover that gossip lies at its core.
There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs.
There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be.
There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control.
There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over.
There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage.
There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice.
There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise.
There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials.
There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles.
There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences.
There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books.
There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling.
There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners.
There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow.
There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew.
There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart.
There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers.
There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness.
There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip.
There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth.
There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion.
There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all.
There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong.
There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle.
There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity.
There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them.
There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth. That gossip should put on an absurd face is unavoidable; this absurdity is the incredulity born of girlish inexperience, and is at least in part an illusion. In places like the longtang, it travels from back door to back door, and in the blink of an eye the whole world knows all. Gossip is like the silent electrical waves crisscrossing in the air above the city, like formless clouds that enshroud the whole city, slowly brewing into a shower, intermixing right and wrong. The rain comes down not in a torrent but as a hazy springtime drizzle. Although not violent, it drenches the air with an inescapable humidity. Never underestimate these rumors: soft and fine as these raindrops may be, you will never struggle free of them. Every longtang in Shanghai is steeped in an atmosphere of gossip, where right and wrong get twisted and confused.
There on the stone bridge across the Black Water River the lead truck, its tyres flattened by the barrier of linked rakes, crouched in front of the other three.
There on the stone bridge across the Black Water River the lead truck, its tyres flattened by the barrier of linked rakes, crouched in front of the other three. Its railings and fenders were stained by splotches of gore.
There on the stone bridge across the Black Water River the lead truck, its tyres flattened by the barrier of linked rakes, crouched in front of the other three. Its railings and fenders were stained by splotches of gore. The upper half of a Japanese soldier was draped over one of the railings, his steel helmet hanging upturned by a strap from his neck.
There on the stone bridge across the Black Water River the lead truck, its tyres flattened by the barrier of linked rakes, crouched in front of the other three. Its railings and fenders were stained by splotches of gore. The upper half of a Japanese soldier was draped over one of the railings, his steel helmet hanging upturned by a strap from his neck. Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose.
There on the stone bridge across the Black Water River the lead truck, its tyres flattened by the barrier of linked rakes, crouched in front of the other three. Its railings and fenders were stained by splotches of gore. The upper half of a Japanese soldier was draped over one of the railings, his steel helmet hanging upturned by a strap from his neck. Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose. The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed.
There on the stone bridge across the Black Water River the lead truck, its tyres flattened by the barrier of linked rakes, crouched in front of the other three. Its railings and fenders were stained by splotches of gore. The upper half of a Japanese soldier was draped over one of the railings, his steel helmet hanging upturned by a strap from his neck. Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose. The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed. The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface.
There on the stone bridge across the Black Water River the lead truck, its tyres flattened by the barrier of linked rakes, crouched in front of the other three. Its railings and fenders were stained by splotches of gore. The upper half of a Japanese soldier was draped over one of the railings, his steel helmet hanging upturned by a strap from his neck. Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose. The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed. The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping.
There on the stone bridge across the Black Water River the lead truck, its tyres flattened by the barrier of linked rakes, crouched in front of the other three. Its railings and fenders were stained by splotches of gore. The upper half of a Japanese soldier was draped over one of the railings, his steel helmet hanging upturned by a strap from his neck. Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose. The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed. The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured.
There on the stone bridge across the Black Water River the lead truck, its tyres flattened by the barrier of linked rakes, crouched in front of the other three. Its railings and fenders were stained by splotches of gore. The upper half of a Japanese soldier was draped over one of the railings, his steel helmet hanging upturned by a strap from his neck. Dark blood dripped into it from the tip of his nose. The water sobbed as it flowed down the riverbed. The heavy, dull rays of sunlight were pulverised by tiny ripples on its surface. Autumn insects hidden in the damp mud beneath the water plants set up a mournful chirping. Sorghum in the fields sizzled as it matured. The fires were nearly out in the third and fourth trucks; their blackened hulks crackled and split, adding to the discordant symphony.
There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror.
There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand.
There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle.
There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home.
There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.'
There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu.
There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?'
There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.'
There seemed to be no reason for their mysterious terror. But just then little Jia Lan came running down the same slope after them, a tiny bow clutched in his hand. Seeing his uncle ahead of him, he stood politely to attention and greeted him cheerfully: 'Hello, Uncle. I didn't know you were at home. I thought you'd gone out.' 'Mischievous little blighter, aren't you?' said Bao-yu. 'What do you want to go shooting them for, poor little things?' 'I've got no reading to do today,' said Jia Lan, 'and I don't like to hang about doing nothing, so I thought I'd practise my archery and equitation.' 'Goodness!
There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply.
There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is.
There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.'
There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile.
There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.'
There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him.
There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance.
There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished.
There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished. 'From what you've just been doing,' he said, 'it looks as though you may have been taught a little bit of the Shaolin School of Catch-Can.
There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place.
There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said.
There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down.
There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang.
There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama.
There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone.
There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd....
There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history.
There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history. But now that seems so insignificant."
There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past.
There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour.
There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river.
There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it.
There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane.
There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons.
There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop.
There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it?
There seemed to be writing on the brick and stonework of the old hotels; as he patiently read them, the words recounted trials and tribulations from the past. The areas on the east side of the city also understood Old Colour. Every major street there leads to the river. Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years.
There should be some closure to the past," Ye said.
There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished.
There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished. You should know that."
There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished. You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something.
There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished. You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure."
There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished. You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked.
There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished. You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?"
There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished. You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked.
There should be some closure to the past," Ye said. "The past is finished. You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua.
There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again.
There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before.
There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated.
There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him.
There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her.
There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times.
There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away.
There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait!
There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before. He could feel the sweat trickling all over his body and lower down in the bed a little pool of semen that he had just ejaculated. Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!'
There was a crunching sound as it broke off.
There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor.
There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again.
There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher.
There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said.
There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up!
There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!'
There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman.
There was a crunching sound as it broke off. Then he took the broken-off piece between his palms and rubbed it until it fell in a shower of tiny slivers on the floor. Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One!
There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team.
There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths!
There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!'
There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep.
There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice.
There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing.
There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ...
There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore."
There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice. All four died, and no one knew if it was from drowning or freezing. When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed.
There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up.
There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage.
There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane.
There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest
There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly.
There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane.
There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen.
There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state.
There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan.
There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof.
There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds.
There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback.
There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past.
There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends.
There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her.
There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price.
There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden.
There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price. In response to her complaints, he had, in bed, promised many times to move them to a house with a garden. Now that their assets were controlled by the government, they felt lucky simply to be allowed to keep their house.
There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out.
There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether.
There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock.
There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect.
There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady.
There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease.
There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words.
There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be.
There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them.
There was actually something more.
There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head.
There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked.
There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself.
There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows.
There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body.
There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then.
There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten.
There was actually something more. A hot wind blew really hard at the time and Chen Qingyang slept soundly with her arms under her head. I unbuttoned all the buttons on her shirt so she was half naked. It looked like she had done it herself. The sky was so blue and bright that you could even see blue light in the shadows. All of a sudden, I felt tenderness in my heart, so I bent over her reddened body. I'd forgotten what I did then. When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember.
There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger.
There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper.
There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside.
There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop.
There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind.
There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart.
There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue.
There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated.
There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside. Opening the window to look out, Mr. Cheng saw that a crowd had gathered around a man holding up a weasel he had caught in his chicken coop. After recounting the beast's crimes, the man carried it toward the entrance to the longtang with the crowd following close behind. Mr. Cheng was about to close the window when he caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms in the air; it wasn't terribly strong, but the fragrance went straight to his heart. He also noticed the narrow span of sky above Peace Lane—a deep, deep blue. He felt exhilarated. Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday."
There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies.
There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies. Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong.
There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies. Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong. The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants.
There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies. Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong. The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily.
There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies. Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong. The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions.
There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies. Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong. The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls.
There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies. Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong. The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up.
There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies. Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong. The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early.
There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies. Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong. The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two.
There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work.
There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be?
There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle.
There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm.
There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left.
There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry.
There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation.
There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop.
There was an exciting element of unpredictability to her work. Hearing footsteps on the staircase at night, she would speculate, Who could it be? She was unusually vivacious on these occasions and often talked a bit too much, asking this or that as she reignited the alcohol burner to sterilize the needle. If the patient was a child, she would put out all her charm. She would feel sad after the patient left. Pondering over the recent commotion, she would forget to put things away, and then discover that the pot had boiled dry. Such interruptions in her tranquil routine gave rise to a vague feeling of anticipation. Something was fomenting, she felt, from which something might just develop. Once, awakened in the middle of the night by urgent and frightened calls for help at the door, she threw a jacket over her nightgown and rushed downstairs, her heart pounding, to find two men from the provinces carrying someone on a stretcher.
There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty.
There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty. Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm.
There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty. Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm. The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist.
There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty. Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm. The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist. The routines of washing, cutting, rolling, perming, drying, and setting had long been imprinted on her mind.
There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty. Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm. The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist. The routines of washing, cutting, rolling, perming, drying, and setting had long been imprinted on her mind. She felt like she had been there just the day before, surrounded by faces she knew.
There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty. Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm. The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist. The routines of washing, cutting, rolling, perming, drying, and setting had long been imprinted on her mind. She felt like she had been there just the day before, surrounded by faces she knew. When the process was completed, the old Wang Qiyao emerged in the mirror—the intervening three years seemed to have been snipped off along with her split ends.
There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty. Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm. The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist. The routines of washing, cutting, rolling, perming, drying, and setting had long been imprinted on her mind. She felt like she had been there just the day before, surrounded by faces she knew. When the process was completed, the old Wang Qiyao emerged in the mirror—the intervening three years seemed to have been snipped off along with her split ends. Looking into the mirror, she noted Madame Yan's face, on which was a mixture of astonishment and envy.
There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty. Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm. The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist. The routines of washing, cutting, rolling, perming, drying, and setting had long been imprinted on her mind. She felt like she had been there just the day before, surrounded by faces she knew. When the process was completed, the old Wang Qiyao emerged in the mirror—the intervening three years seemed to have been snipped off along with her split ends. Looking into the mirror, she noted Madame Yan's face, on which was a mixture of astonishment and envy. As the stylist gave her hair a last-minute adjustment with a hand blower, the expression on Wang Qiyao's face, turning slightly to avoid the hot air with just a soupçon of the spoiled child, belonged to yesteryear.
There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence.
There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established:
There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin;
There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex.
There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence.
There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt.
There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over.
There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word.
There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel.
There was another sigh from the old eunuch.
There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked!
There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from.
There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?'
There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket.
There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad.
There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.'
There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs.
There was another sigh from the old eunuch. 'So young and yet so wicked! I wonder where you get it from. Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.'
There was just the one large bed there.
There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out.
There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment.
There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher.
There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away.
There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.'
There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would.
There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her.
There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.'
There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality.
There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out.
There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground.
There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong."
There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted.
There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student.
There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads.
There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him.
There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck.
There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him.
There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone.
There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her.
There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it.
There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one.
There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart.
There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched.
There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there.
There was no man in this world who could make her scream in front of him. She felt disconnected from everyone. Chen Qingyang told me later that she was deeply troubled every time I made love to her. In the depth of her heart, she wanted to cry out, hug me, and kiss me passionately, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't want to love other people, not even one. But still, when I kissed the soles of her feet that time, a sharp feeling still bored its way into her heart. When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us.
There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist.
There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge?
There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front?
There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line.
There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant.
There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant.
There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork."
There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up.
There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!"
There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning.
There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate.
There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal.
There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution.
There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny.
There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours.
There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd.
There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests.
There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate. At least she died in the throes of passionately sacrificing herself for an ideal. Battles like this one raged across Beijing like a multitude of CPUs working in parallel, their combined output, the Cultural Revolution. A flood of madness drowned the city and seeped into every nook and cranny. At the edge of the city, on the exercise grounds of Tsinghua University, a mass "struggle session" attended by thousands had been going on for nearly two hours. This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team.
There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed.
There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy.
There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it.
There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else.
There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me.
There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river.
There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them.
There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people.
There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river. A person had to accomplish a few things in life and this was one of them. After that she didn't have deep relationships with other people. It's no fun doing the same things over and over.
There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through.
There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes.
There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care.
There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself.
There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father.
There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye.
There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye.
There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask.
There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts.
There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain.
There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills.
There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones.
There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS
There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself.
There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.'
There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in!
There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!'
There were a few scattered rocks in the courtyard and some clumps of jade-green plantain. Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside.
There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them.
There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent.
There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books.
There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die.
There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly.
There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place.
There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time.
There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments.
There were all kinds of explanations for these things, but she understood none of them. She was so ignorant that she had to be innocent. So it is written in all the law books. Chen Qingyang said, People live in this world to suffer torment until they die. Once you figure this out, you'll be able to bear everything calmly. To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture.
There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction.
There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter.
There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha.
There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation.
There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith.
There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill.
There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins.
There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them.
There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction.
There were four messengers this time.
There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.'
There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan.
There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers.
There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!'
There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'.
There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'.
There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought.
There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr".
There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai.
There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings.
There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed.
There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory.
There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan.
There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother.
There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence.
There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses.
There were his sisters Yuan-chun and Tan-chun, his cousins of the same surname Ying-chun and Xi-chun, and his distaff-cousins Shi Xiang-yun, Lin Dai-yu and Xue Bao-chai. As a result of this upbringing, he had come to the conclusion that the pure essence of humanity was all concentrated in the female of the species and that males were its mere dregs and off-scourings. To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else?
There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories.
There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another?
There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight?
There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!"
There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties.
There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side.
There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party.
There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence.
There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over.
There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air.
There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air. Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included.
There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air. Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included. But when they were quartered in the village, they had stirred things up so much, with chickens squawking and dogs yelping, that you'd have thought it was a garrison command.
There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air. Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included. But when they were quartered in the village, they had stirred things up so much, with chickens squawking and dogs yelping, that you'd have thought it was a garrison command. Out on the highway, the soldiers huddled so closely together they looked like an inert snake.
There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air. Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included. But when they were quartered in the village, they had stirred things up so much, with chickens squawking and dogs yelping, that you'd have thought it was a garrison command. Out on the highway, the soldiers huddled so closely together they looked like an inert snake. Their motley assortment of weapons included shotguns, fowling pieces, ageing Hanyang rifles, plus a cannon that fired scale weights and was carried by two brothers, Fang Six and Fang Seven.
There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air. Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included. But when they were quartered in the village, they had stirred things up so much, with chickens squawking and dogs yelping, that you'd have thought it was a garrison command. Out on the highway, the soldiers huddled so closely together they looked like an inert snake. Their motley assortment of weapons included shotguns, fowling pieces, ageing Hanyang rifles, plus a cannon that fired scale weights and was carried by two brothers, Fang Six and Fang Seven. Mute was toting a rake with twenty-six metal tines, as were three other soldiers.
There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air. Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included. But when they were quartered in the village, they had stirred things up so much, with chickens squawking and dogs yelping, that you'd have thought it was a garrison command. Out on the highway, the soldiers huddled so closely together they looked like an inert snake. Their motley assortment of weapons included shotguns, fowling pieces, ageing Hanyang rifles, plus a cannon that fired scale weights and was carried by two brothers, Fang Six and Fang Seven. Mute was toting a rake with twenty-six metal tines, as were three other soldiers. Father still didn't know what an ambush was, and even if he had, he wouldn't have known why anyone would take four rakes to the event.
There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters.
There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch:
There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real.
There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm.
There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms.
There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him.
There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street.
There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping.
There were several columns of smaller characters on the back, which Shi-yin was just going to examine more closely when the monk, with a cry of 'Here we are, at the frontier of Illusion', snatched the stone from him and disappeared, with the Taoist, through a big stone archway above which THE LAND OF ILLUSION was written in large characters. A couplet in smaller characters was inscribed vertically on either side of the arch: Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along.
There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls.
There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill.
There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree.
There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!'
There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth.
There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!'
There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious.
There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!'
There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!' Granddad growled through clenched teeth. 'Get the hell out of here!' The old man rose up on his haunches and said amiably, 'Ah, my brother, let's not be envious. I risked my life to drag this stuff out of the flames!' 'I'll fuck your living mother!
There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks.
There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard!
There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me?
There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong?
There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing.
There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going.
There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going. So I raised her legs again.
There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going. So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound.
There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going. So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back.
There'll be trouble if they do.'
There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?'
There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes.
There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes. Why?'
There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes. Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.'
There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes. Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li.
There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes. Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?'
There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes. Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li.
There'll be trouble if they do.' 'Are you really going to ask him in?' 'Yes. Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards.
There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!'
There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming.
There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine.
There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they?
There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng.
There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?'
There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met.
There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge.
There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes.
There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.'
There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.'
There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly.
There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.'
There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?'
There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor.
There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel.
There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian.
There's absolutely no fear of their not looking after him properly.' 'Brother Qian,' said Trinket admiringly, 'this is a major achievement.' 'Oh, I don't know about that,' said Butcher Qian coyly. 'Anyway, thank you, Master.' 'So now we've got this Little Countes,' said Trinket, 'what are we going to do with her?' While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.'
There's going to be some important business presently.
There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right.
There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?'
There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket.
There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say.
There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket.
There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense.
There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.'
There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense. So when you tell me I'm talking nonsense, it seems unfair.' 'In that case the best thing is not to talk at all,' said the Helmsman.
There's her sick inside.
There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere.
There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest.
There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too.
There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement.
There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.'
There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile.
There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away.
There's her sick inside. And lamps and stoves burning everywhere. The old women were practically dead on their feet after waiting on you all day; I had to let them go and rest. And the girls have been on duty all day, too. You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.'
There's no cause for you to go biting his head off!
There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters.
There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is.
There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours.
There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours. Huan!
There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours. Huan! Come out here!
There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours. Huan! Come out here! Come and play with me!'
There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours. Huan! Come out here! Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately.
There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours. Huan! Come out here! Come and play with me!' Jia Huan had always been afraid of Xi-feng – more even than he was of Lady Wang – and hearing her call him, came running out immediately. Aunt Zhao dared not say a word.
There's no knowing who he might bump into.'
There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.)
There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me!
There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li.
There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come.
There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.'
There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten.
There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there.
There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there. Crimson looked up.
There's no need to waste words.
There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit:
There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?"
There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered.
There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?"
There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted.
There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority.
There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him.
There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him. He even went to the American Imperialists and helped them build the atom bomb!
There's no uncertainty about that.'
There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside.
There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way.
There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there.
There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather.
There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.'
There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south.
There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape.
There's no uncertainty about that.' He walked over to the window and gazed outside. The sky had now turned a leaden hue showing that snow was on its way. He sighed again, 'He must be a cruel God up there. Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure.
There's no way out.
There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it.
There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes.
There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair.
There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married.
There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married.
There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital.
There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month.
There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform.
There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.'
There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk.
There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?'
There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu.
There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull.
There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know!
There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy.
There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.'
There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull. I know! You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out.
There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again.
There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing.
There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy?
There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?'
There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer.
There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?'
There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it.
There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something.
There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family.
There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance.
There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket.
There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently.
There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right.
There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?'
There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket.
There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say.
There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket.
There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?' 'Yes, sir,' said Trinket. Observing that Trinket appeared to be hesitating, the Helmsman asked him if there was something else he wanted to say. 'It's only that what I say always does seem sensible to me, ' said Trinket. 'I never mean to talk nonsense.
There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children.
There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980.
There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere.
There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room.
There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her.
There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun.
There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe....
There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door.
There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind.
There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life.
There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl.
There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty.
There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession.
There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself.
There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below."
There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life.
There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.'
There, by the Rock of Rebirth, he found the beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower, for which he conceived such a fancy that he took to watering her every day with sweet dew, thereby conferring on her the gift of life. 'Crimson Pearl's substance was composed of the purest cosmic essences, so she was already half-divine; and now, thanks to the vitalizing effect of the sweet dew, she was able to shed her vegetable shape and assume the form of a girl. 'This fairy girl wandered about outside the Realm of Separation, eating the Secret Passion Fruit when she was hungry and drinking from the Pool of Sadness when she was thirsty. The consciousness that she owed the stone something for his kindness in watering her began to prey on her mind and ended by becoming an obsession. '"I have no sweet dew here that I can repay him with," she would say to herself. "The only way in which I could perhaps repay him would be with the tears shed during the whole of a mortal lifetime if he and I were ever to be reborn as humans in the world below." 'Because of this strange affair, Disenchantment has got together a group of amorous young souls, of which Crimson Pearl is one, and intends to send them down into the world to take part in the great illusion of human life. And as today happens to be the day on which this stone is fated to go into the world too, I am taking him with me to Disenchantment's tribunal for the purpose of getting him registered and sent down to earth with the rest of these romantic creatures.' 'How very amusing!' said the Taoist.
There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them.
There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.'
There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre.
There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded.
There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome.
There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him.
There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver.
There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar.
There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp.
There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay.
There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself.
There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment.
There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night?
There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity.
There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets.
There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still.
There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others.
There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her.
Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been.
Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses.
Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl.
Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment.
Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out.
Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether.
Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock.
Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect.
Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady.
Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods.
Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods.
Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated.
Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable.
Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question.
Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot.
Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows:
Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields.
Therefore she simply couldn't understand why people kept calling her damaged goods. If I'd wanted to comfort her, it wouldn't have been hard; I could prove logically that she was not damaged goods. If Chen Qingyang were damaged goods, she would have had to have cheated on her husband, and therefore, there must be a man with whom she'd cheated. Since at present no one could point out such a man, the proposition that Chen Qingyang had slept with another man was untenable. Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time.
Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating.
Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain.
Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip.
Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip. The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly.
Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip. The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly. The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves.
Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip. The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly. The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves. Their eyes are focused exclusively on themselves, and they are never distracted by their surroundings.
Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip. The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly. The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves. Their eyes are focused exclusively on themselves, and they are never distracted by their surroundings. They don't want to create a place for themselves in history: they want to create themselves.
Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip. The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly. The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves. Their eyes are focused exclusively on themselves, and they are never distracted by their surroundings. They don't want to create a place for themselves in history: they want to create themselves. Without being ambitious, they expend every ounce of what strength they have.
Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip. The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly. The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves. Their eyes are focused exclusively on themselves, and they are never distracted by their surroundings. They don't want to create a place for themselves in history: they want to create themselves. Without being ambitious, they expend every ounce of what strength they have. This strength, too, is evenly allocated.
Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them.
Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog.
Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable.
Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was.
Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic.
Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals.
Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear.
Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood.
Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable. Now everyone called her damaged goods, which drove her to distraction and made her almost forget who she was. As Chen Qingyang sat in my thatched shack and poured out her troubles, she had on a white smock that left her arms and legs exposed, the same outfit she had worn earlier in her clinic. The only differences were that she had tied back her long, loose hair with a handkerchief and put on a pair of sandals. As I looked at her, I began to wonder what was under her white smock, whether she had something on—or nothing at all, which would show what a beautiful woman Chen Qingyang was because she believed that it didn't really matter whether or not she wore underwear. That kind of confidence needs to have been built up from childhood. I told her that she was definitely damaged goods, and even enumerated several reasons to convince her.
Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework.
Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined.
Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered.
Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of.
Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng.
Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful.
Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation.
Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again.
Thereupon he, forced him to the ground, and, with the utmost savagery, dealt him thirty or forty whacks with the bamboo, after which he forbade him to eat and made him kneel in the open courtyard with a book in his hand until he had prepared the equivalent of ten days' homework. The exquisite torments suffered by Jia Rui, as he knelt with an empty stomach in the draughty courtyard reciting his homework after having already been frozen all night long and then beaten, can be imagined. Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment.
These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs.
These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s.
These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats.
These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one.
These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison.
These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement.
These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves.
These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded.
These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside.
These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think.
These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance.
These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn.
These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles.
These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants.
These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic.
These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination.
These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den.
These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip.
These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip.
These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine.
These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west.
These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions.
These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes.
These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss.
These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets.
These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom.
These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom.
These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise.
These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials.
These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles.
These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip.
These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine.
These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west.
These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions.
These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes.
These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise. They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss.
These messages may have great significance for our survival.
These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day.
These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely.
These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days.
These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us.
These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again.
These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation.
These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central.
These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently.
These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books.
These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling.
These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners.
These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow.
These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew.
These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart.
These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers.
These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness.
These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri.
These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time.
These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences.
These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books.
These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling.
These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners.
These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow.
These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew.
These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart.
These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers.
These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside.
These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another.
These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom.
These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them.
These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air.
These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly.
These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks.
These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge.
These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree.
These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence.
These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt.
These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over.
These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word.
These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel.
These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her.
These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later.
These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened.
These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt. On hearing my words, Chen Qingyang's face first turned pale and then blushed all over. Finally she stood up and left without saying a word. Chen Qingyang told me later that I had always been a scoundrel. The first time she wanted me to prove her innocence, I looked up at the ceiling and began to talk nonsense; the next time she wanted me to prove our innocence, I earnestly suggested having intercourse with her. So she decided she was going to slap me sooner or later. If I had guessed her plan at the time, the things that happened later might never have happened. On my twenty-first birthday, I was herding buffalo at the riverside.
These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side.
These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party.
These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence.
These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over.
These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way.
These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room.
These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated.
These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow.
These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao.
These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side.
These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special:
These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn.
These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers.
These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death.
These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness:
These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives.
These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued.
These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness: Lao She, Wu Han, Jian Bozan, Fu Lei, Zhao Jiuzhang, Yi Qun, Wen Jie, Hai Mo, and other once-respected intellectuals had all chosen to end their lives. Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown.
These were the keepers of old-style Shanghai fashion in the new society, at a time when holding on to the past was considered radical.
These were the keepers of old-style Shanghai fashion in the new society, at a time when holding on to the past was considered radical. The term probably originated with the English word "old colour," or perhaps "old classic," a remnant of the colonial culture of Shanghai in the day of the treaty ports.
These were the keepers of old-style Shanghai fashion in the new society, at a time when holding on to the past was considered radical. The term probably originated with the English word "old colour," or perhaps "old classic," a remnant of the colonial culture of Shanghai in the day of the treaty ports. As the lingo of the city incorporated bits and pieces of foreign languages, words became dismembered and, with the passage of time, grew increasingly distant from their original meanings.
These were the keepers of old-style Shanghai fashion in the new society, at a time when holding on to the past was considered radical. The term probably originated with the English word "old colour," or perhaps "old classic," a remnant of the colonial culture of Shanghai in the day of the treaty ports. As the lingo of the city incorporated bits and pieces of foreign languages, words became dismembered and, with the passage of time, grew increasingly distant from their original meanings. By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct.
These were the keepers of old-style Shanghai fashion in the new society, at a time when holding on to the past was considered radical. The term probably originated with the English word "old colour," or perhaps "old classic," a remnant of the colonial culture of Shanghai in the day of the treaty ports. As the lingo of the city incorporated bits and pieces of foreign languages, words became dismembered and, with the passage of time, grew increasingly distant from their original meanings. By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct. The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten.
These were the keepers of old-style Shanghai fashion in the new society, at a time when holding on to the past was considered radical. The term probably originated with the English word "old colour," or perhaps "old classic," a remnant of the colonial culture of Shanghai in the day of the treaty ports. As the lingo of the city incorporated bits and pieces of foreign languages, words became dismembered and, with the passage of time, grew increasingly distant from their original meanings. By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct. The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten. But then something odd happened.
These were the keepers of old-style Shanghai fashion in the new society, at a time when holding on to the past was considered radical. The term probably originated with the English word "old colour," or perhaps "old classic," a remnant of the colonial culture of Shanghai in the day of the treaty ports. As the lingo of the city incorporated bits and pieces of foreign languages, words became dismembered and, with the passage of time, grew increasingly distant from their original meanings. By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct. The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten. But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene.
These were the keepers of old-style Shanghai fashion in the new society, at a time when holding on to the past was considered radical. The term probably originated with the English word "old colour," or perhaps "old classic," a remnant of the colonial culture of Shanghai in the day of the treaty ports. As the lingo of the city incorporated bits and pieces of foreign languages, words became dismembered and, with the passage of time, grew increasingly distant from their original meanings. By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct. The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten. But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing.
These were the keepers of old-style Shanghai fashion in the new society, at a time when holding on to the past was considered radical. The term probably originated with the English word "old colour," or perhaps "old classic," a remnant of the colonial culture of Shanghai in the day of the treaty ports. As the lingo of the city incorporated bits and pieces of foreign languages, words became dismembered and, with the passage of time, grew increasingly distant from their original meanings. By the eighties, people who fell into the category of "Old Colour" were virtually extinct. The surviving handful were all fairly advanced in age, their erstwhile shape completely transformed; eventually even the term itself was forgotten. But then something odd happened. In the mid eighties, a new generation of Old Colours emerged quietly upon the scene. Lacking their predecessors' craving for notoriety, they were not compelled to behave ostentatiously and appeared more easygoing. It was not even easy to spot them in the crowd.
They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside.
They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye.
They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold.
They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand.
They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile.
They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting.
They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair.
They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.'
They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then.
They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them.
They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts.
They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight.
They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes.
They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs.
They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better.
They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days.
They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them.
They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better. She took only two hits before she became dizzy, and they laughed about it for several days. As for the men, Ye had little to say to them. The matters that occupied them all day also seemed outside her understanding.
They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her.
They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first.
They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was.
They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home.
They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands.
They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather.
They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings.
They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces.
They all treated Ye with great respect and were very polite toward her. She didn't pay much attention to this at first. But after a while, after observing how those men roughly beat their wives and flirted outrageously with the widows in the village, saying things that made her blush, she finally realized how precious their respect was. Every few days, one of them would bring a hare or pheasant he had caught to Hunter Qi's home. They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors.
They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms.
They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles.
They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor.
They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients.
They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening.
They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask.
They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street.
They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam.
They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask. Lugging a straw bag containing the needles and medicinal cotton, they looked very much like professional nurses as they scurried down the street. Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern.
They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals.
They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals. The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun.
They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals. The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies.
They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals. The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak.
They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals. The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting.
They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals. The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced.
They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals. The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base.
They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals. The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables.
They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals. The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook.
They alone carry its burden.
They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow.
They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating.
They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain.
They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip.
They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip. The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly.
They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip. The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly. The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves.
They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip. The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly. The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves. Their eyes are focused exclusively on themselves, and they are never distracted by their surroundings.
They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip. The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly. The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves. Their eyes are focused exclusively on themselves, and they are never distracted by their surroundings. They don't want to create a place for themselves in history: they want to create themselves.
They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands.
They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather.
They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings.
They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces.
They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors.
They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village.
They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings.
They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng.
They also gave Yang Dong strange and quaint toys that they'd made with their own hands. In Ye's memory, these months seemed to belong to someone else, like a segment of another life that had drifted into hers like a feather. This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp.
They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome.
They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group.
They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count.
They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance.
They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there.
They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out.
They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat.
They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk.
They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been.
They are actually made from the crudest materials.
They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles.
They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip.
They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine.
They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west.
They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions.
They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes.
They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss.
They are actually made from the crudest materials. However, even the girls in Shanghai's west-end apartments feel compelled to stockpile some of this lowly stuff, because buried deep inside this shamefully base material is where one can find a few genuine articles. These articles lie outside the parameters of what is dignified; their nature is such that no one dares speak of them aloud—and so they are taken and molded into gossip. If gossip has a positive side, it is the part of it that is genuine. The genuine, however, has a false appearance; this is what is known as "making truth out of falsehood, fact from fiction"—it is always dishing itself up in a new form, making a feint to the east while attacking from the west. This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets.
They are the cauldron and we are the deer.'
They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy.
They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded.
They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board.
They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?'
They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand.
They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said.
They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.'
They are the cauldron and we are the deer.' 'You explained "they are the cleaver and we are the meat" the other day, papa,' said the boy. 'It's what they say when people are massacred or beheaded. Like meat or fish being sliced up on the chopping-board. Does "they are the cauldron and we are the deer" mean the same thing?' 'Yes, more or less,' said the man; and since the train of soldiers and prison carts was now fast receding, he took the boy by the hand. 'Let's go indoors now,' he said. 'It's too windy for standing outside.' Indoors the two of them went, and into his study.
They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night.
They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip.
They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base.
They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation.
They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated.
They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs.
They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be.
They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control.
They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over.
They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes.
They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!"
They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ."
They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?"
They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?" "Railroad engineering."
They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?" "Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling.
They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?" "Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!"
They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?" "Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it....
They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?" "Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!"
They await this last batch to make up the number.'
They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist.
They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen.
They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted.
They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin.
They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation.
They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention.
They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.'
They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen. They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed.
They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal.
They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening.
They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked.
They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood.
They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes.
They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!"
They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ."
They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?"
They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?" "Railroad engineering."
They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip.
They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood.
They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day.
They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on.
They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious.
They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons.
They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers.
They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something.
They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow.
They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff.
They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis.
They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human.
They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair.
They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair?
They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it?
They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem.
They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem?
They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do.
They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution.
They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals.
They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring.
They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador.
They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce.
They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left.
They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session.
They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage.
They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb.
They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair.
They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married.
They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married.
They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital.
They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month.
They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform.
They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her.
They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions.
They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her. We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold.
They believed we had run off to Burma.
They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out.
They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm.
They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide.
They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams.
They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions.
They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us.
They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters.
They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions. It was our bad luck to be the victims of a new political campaign and have someone inform on us. The office of public security was located at the entrance to our farm's headquarters. It was a lonely mud-brick house.
They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking.
They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course.
They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt.
They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited.
They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away.
They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood.
They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way.
They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend.
They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands.
They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features.
They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose.
They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed.
They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said.
They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me.
They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.'
They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes.
They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again.
They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed. 'Little Countess Lah-di-dah,' he said. 'I expect you look down on a little eunuch like me. Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully.
They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course.
They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt.
They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited.
They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away.
They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood.
They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way.
They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend.
They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands.
They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood. It was not necessary for them to know everything there was to know about each other—a little sympathy went a long way. And even though Madame Yan was not satisfied, she could bear it and still treat Wang Qiyao as a true friend. What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night.
They can't fall."
They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework.
They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace.
They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes.
They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness.
They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one.
They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world.
They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed.
They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world. The surface of the dome was inlaid with countless stars shining with a crystalline silver light, none of which was bigger than the mirror on the old wooden table next to the bed. The world was flat and extended very far in each direction, but ultimately there was an edge where it met the sky.
They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise.
They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think.
They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance.
They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn.
They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles.
They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants.
They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic.
They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination.
They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den.
They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father.
They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye.
They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye.
They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask.
They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts.
They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death.
They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well.
They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley.
They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask. "We're happy to have you and the child visit in the future under one condition: Do not try to pursue old historical debts. Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer."
They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver.
They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot.
They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price.
They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now.
They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken.
They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away.
They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food.
They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up.
They changed their minds and got out of there fast when they saw him kneel in front of the tablet wielding a cleaver. Old Geng drew a bead on the red fox, knowing exactly which way it would run; but he was reluctant to shoot. He knew he could sell the beautiful, bushy pelt for a good price. If he was going to shoot, it had to be now. The fox had already enjoyed a full life, sneaking over nightly to steal a chicken. No matter how strong the villagers made their chicken coops, the fox always found a way inside and no matter how many traps they set, it always got away. That year the villagers' chicken coops seemed built solely to store its food. Old Geng had walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time and gone straight to a low embankment alongside the swamp in front of the village, where he waited for the chicken thief to show up. Dried-up marsh weeds stood waist-high in the swamp, where a thin sheet of nearly transparent ice, possibly thick enough to bear a man's weight, covered the stagnant water that had accumulated during the autumn rains.
They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals.
They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring.
They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador.
They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce.
They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left.
They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session.
They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage.
They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb.
They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left. Because he was so rare, he was reserved for the very end of the struggle session. Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said:
They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames.
They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front?
They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real!
They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?'
They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back.
They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes.
They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned.
They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial.
They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences.
They didn't even have a name.
They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation.
They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either.
They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land.
They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se.
They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time.
They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time.
They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia.
They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours."
They didn't originally think you needed to attend this meeting, but I insisted.
They didn't originally think you needed to attend this meeting, but I insisted. Heh.
They didn't originally think you needed to attend this meeting, but I insisted. Heh. I bet the two of us are going to be important this time."
They didn't originally think you needed to attend this meeting, but I insisted. Heh. I bet the two of us are going to be important this time." As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag.
They didn't originally think you needed to attend this meeting, but I insisted. Heh. I bet the two of us are going to be important this time." As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag. He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table.
They didn't originally think you needed to attend this meeting, but I insisted. Heh. I bet the two of us are going to be important this time." As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag. He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps.
They didn't originally think you needed to attend this meeting, but I insisted. Heh. I bet the two of us are going to be important this time." As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag. He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look.
They didn't originally think you needed to attend this meeting, but I insisted. Heh. I bet the two of us are going to be important this time." As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag. He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last.
They didn't originally think you needed to attend this meeting, but I insisted. Heh. I bet the two of us are going to be important this time." As Da Shi spoke, he picked a cigar butt out of the ashtray, lit it, and took a long drag. He nodded, and, in a slow, relaxed manner, blew the smoke into the faces of the attendees sitting on the other side of the table. One of the people sitting opposite him was the original owner of the cigar, Colonel Stanton of the U.S. Marine Corps. He gave Da Shi a contemptuous look. Many more foreign military officers were at this meeting than the last. They were all in uniform.
They didn't return my hunting gun either.
They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan.
They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife.
They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room.
They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots.
They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray.
They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair.
They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it.
They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it. Now it didn't matter anymore.
They didn't stop but sped up.
They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this.
They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman.
They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back.
They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot.
They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up.
They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough.
They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together.
They didn't stop but sped up. We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market.
They don't want to create a place for themselves in history: they want to create themselves.
They don't want to create a place for themselves in history: they want to create themselves. Without being ambitious, they expend every ounce of what strength they have.
They don't want to create a place for themselves in history: they want to create themselves. Without being ambitious, they expend every ounce of what strength they have. This strength, too, is evenly allocated.
They don't want to create a place for themselves in history: they want to create themselves. Without being ambitious, they expend every ounce of what strength they have. This strength, too, is evenly allocated. Everyone has his fair share.
They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?"
They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's."
They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears.
They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point.
They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ."
They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over.
They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all.
They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first.
They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child."
They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second.
They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it.
They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away.
They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance.
They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering.
They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up.
They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy.
They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you."
They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance. The effect on Mr. Cheng was instantaneously sobering. Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths.
They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes.
They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth.
They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him.
They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white.
They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling.
They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love.
They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats.
They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili.
They found a small restaurant nearby, went in, and ordered a few dishes. As soon as the waiter turned away, Mr. Cheng bent over the table and started to cry, a stream of tears falling steadily on the bleached table cloth. Jiang Lili could pretty much figure out what had happened, but made no effort to comfort him. All she offered was silence as she silently fixed her gaze on the ashen wall, which had recently been stained a pale white. At that moment, all Mr. Cheng was focused on was his own pain, and he made no effort to understand what Jiang Lili might be feeling. Even people as good-natured and generous as Mr. Cheng can become extremely selfish and unfair in love. They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time.
They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design.
They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery.
They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion.
They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides.
They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible.
They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security.
They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside.
They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another.
They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides. One may enter at will, but escape seems virtually impossible. On the western side of the city, the apartment-style longtang take an even stricter approach to security. These structures are built in clusters, with doors that look as if not even an army of ten thousand could force their way inside. The walls are soundproof so that people living even in close quarters cannot hear one another, and the buildings are widely spaced so that neighbors can avoid one another. This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom.
They greeted each other and parted ways.
They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak.
They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched.
They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –'
They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out.
They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air.
They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground.
They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs.
They greeted each other and parted ways. By the time the eastern sky had turned red, the pile of dogshit in Pocky Cheng's basket was like a little mountain peak. He laid it down, stood on the southern edge of the village wall, and breathed in the cool, sweet morning air, until his throat itched. He cleared it loudly, then raised his voice to the rosy morning clouds and began to sing: 'I am a thirsty grainstalk drinking up the morning dew –' A shot rang out. His battered, wingless felt hat sailed into the air. Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely.
They had all come early.
They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two.
They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science.
They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers.
They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page.
They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation.
They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences.
They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them.
They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after.
They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time.
They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia.
They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours."
They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth.
They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush.
They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors.
They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues.
They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records?
They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married.
They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming.
They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded.
They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought.
They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby.
They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him.
They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ."
They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation.
They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby.
They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?"
They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why.
They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked.
They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly.
They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?"
They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam!
They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college!
They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago.
They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago. Didn't you know?"
They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why. "You walked all this way just to ask this?" Ye asked. "Teacher Ye, don't you know that they've restarted the exam?" the girl said excitedly. "The exam?" "The National College Entrance Exam! Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago. Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?"
They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape.
They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose.
They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it.
They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it.
They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then.
They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.'
They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain.
They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?'
They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed.
They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies.
They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak.
They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting.
They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced.
They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base.
They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables.
They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook.
They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark.
They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question:
They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door.
They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things?
They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers!
They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting!
They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while.
They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself.
They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off.
They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang.
They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers! Disgusting! Before Chen Qingyang and I escaped into the mountains, I cooked pig feed for a while. At the time I had to tend the fire, chop the pig feed (the so-called pig feed consisted of things like sweet potato vine and water hyacinth), and add chaff and water to the wok all by myself. As I bustled around doing several things at once, the military deputy stood beside me, talking his head off. He went on nagging about how bad I was, and how bad Chen Qingyang was, even asking me to pass the message to my "stinking whore" Chen Qingyang. All of a sudden, I flew into a fury.
They had lost not only youth, but also something else.
They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other.
They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her.
They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint.
They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned.
They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness.
They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked.
They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity.
They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness. The third woman still had hints of her youthful appearance, but one of her sleeves was now empty and hung loose as she walked. The three old Red Guards stood in front of Ye in a row—just like they had stood against Ye Zhetai—trying to recapture their long-forgotten dignity. But the demonic spiritual energy that had once propelled them was gone.
They had mistaken her for a doctor.
They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink.
They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city.
They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed.
They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night.
They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade.
They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others.
They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them.
They had mistaken her for a doctor. After giving them directions to the nearest hospital, she went back upstairs but could not sleep a wink. All kinds of odd things happened in the night in this city. Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers.
They had no choice but to place it into her file.
They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins.
They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession.
They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way.
They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way. She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done.
They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way. She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done. She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it.
They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way. She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done. She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it. Doing something is very different from liking it.
They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way. She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done. She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it. Doing something is very different from liking it. The former warranted going on denouncement trips; and the latter warranted being torn apart by five running horses or being minced by thousands of knives.
They had no choice but to place it into her file. Chen Qingyang said, admitting this amounts to admitting all her sins. When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way. She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done. She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it. Doing something is very different from liking it. The former warranted going on denouncement trips; and the latter warranted being torn apart by five running horses or being minced by thousands of knives. But no one had the power to tear us apart with five horses, so they had no choice but to set us free.
They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall.
They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth.
They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!'
They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees.
They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled.
They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed.
They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said.
They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault.
They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.'
They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms.
They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot.
They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor.
They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital.
They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life.
They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma.
They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body.
They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her.
They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell.
They had two sons and two daughters.
They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out.
They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them.
They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth.
They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution.
They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled.
They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains.
They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in.
They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them. The daughter-in-law had also just given birth. Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village.
They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded.
They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought.
They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby.
They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him.
They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ."
They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation.
They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby.
They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?"
They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's."
They have been good to me, coming to see me and all."
They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits.
They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve.
They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch.
They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal.
They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening.
They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked.
They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood.
They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes.
They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions.
They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls.
They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room.
They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor.
They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs.
They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design.
They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery.
They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion.
They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion. Deep down, however, those inside still have their guard up: the back doors are bolted shut with spring locks of German manufacture, the windows on the ground floor all have steel bars, the low front gates of wrought iron are crowned with ornamented spikes, and walls protect the courtyard on all sides.
They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal.
They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short.
They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body.
They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang.
They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea?
They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon!
They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed.
They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better.
They heard the roar from the ship's engines, accompanied by the churning sound of waves that had been generated by the round prow slapping against the shores of the canal. As the distance between Judgment Day and the deadly zither closed, Wang's heart began to beat faster, and his breath became short. He had a desire to run away, but he felt so weak that he could no longer control his body. All at once, he was overwhelmed by a deep hatred for Shi Qiang. How could the bastard have come up with such an idea? Like that UN official said, he is a demon! But the feeling passed. He thought that if Da Shi were by his side, he would probably feel better. Colonel Stanton had invited Shi Qiang to come, but General Chang refused to give permission because he said that Da Shi was needed where he was.
They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison.
They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression.
They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds.
They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic.
They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead.
They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there.
They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul.
They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury.
They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose.
They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it.
They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it.
They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then.
They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.'
They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain.
They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?'
They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed.
They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose. This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence.
They know what to do."
They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar.
They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges.
They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators.
They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs.
They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars.
They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place.
They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said.
They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down.
They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother.
They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village.
They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on.
They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them.
They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts.
They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight.
They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes.
They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs.
They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village. Old and young, matrons and maidens, they all liked to stop by when they had nothing else going on. They admired Ye and were curious about her, and she found that she had many women's topics to discuss with them. On countless days, Ye held Yang Dong and sat with the other women of the village in the yard, surrounded by birch posts. Next to her was a lazy black dog and the playing children, bathing in the warm sunlight. She paid attention especially to the women with the copper tobacco pipes. Leisurely, they blew smoke out of their mouths, and the smoke, filled with sunlight, gave off a silvery glow much like the fine hairs on their plump limbs. One time, one of them handed her the long-stemmed cupronickel pipe and told her it would make her feel better.
They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement.
They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics.
They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society.
They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree.
They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way.
They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place.
They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal.
They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency.
They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place. Rumors deviate from traditional moral codes but never claim to be antifeudal. Like a true bum, they chip away at the foundations of public decency. They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance.
They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert.
They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered."
They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks?
They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments."
They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No.
They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No. The distance between the abutments is too great.
They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No. The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material."
They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No. The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across.
They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No. The distance between the abutments is too great. We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters."
They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times.
They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage.
They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault.
They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution.
They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals.
They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring.
They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador.
They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce.
They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador. But such desirable victims had grown scarce. In Tsinghua there was probably only one left.
They only made simple self-introductions.
They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls.
They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up.
They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early.
They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two.
They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science.
They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers.
They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page.
They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science. The strangely dressed woman was a famous writer, one of those rare novelists who wrote in an avant-garde style but still had many readers. You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation.
They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire.
They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew.
They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere.
They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation.
They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling.
They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement.
They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics.
They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society.
They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree.
They played for stakes of ten cash each a game.
They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased.
They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled.
They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice.
They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three.
They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might.
They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two.
They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about.
They played for stakes of ten cash each a game. Jia Huan won the first game and felt very pleased. But then, as luck would have it, he lost several times in a row and began to get somewhat rattled. It was now his turn to throw the dice. He needed seven to win, and if he threw anything less than seven, the dice would go next to Oriole, who needed only three. He hurled them from the pot with all his might. One of them rested at two. The other continued rather erratically to roll about. 'Ace!
They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked.
They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood.
They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes.
They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!"
They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ."
They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?"
They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?" "Railroad engineering."
They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?" "Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling.
They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?" "Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!"
They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound.
They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained.
They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body.
They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice.
They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything.
They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain.
They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967.
They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning.
They raised their trophy overhead and flaunted it for a while before tossing it toward the top of the metal gate of the compound. Most of the gate's metal bars, capped with sharp tips, had been pulled down at the beginning of the factional civil wars to be used as spears, but two still remained. As their sharp tips caught the girl, life seemed to return momentarily to her body. The Red Guards backed up some distance and began to use the impaled body for target practice. For her, the dense storm of bullets was now no different from a gentle rain, as she could no longer feel anything. From time to time, her vinelike arms jerked across her body softly, as though she were flicking off drops of rain. And then half of her young head was blown away, and only a single, beautiful eye remained to stare at the blue sky of 1967. There was no pain in that gaze, only solidified devotion and yearning. And yet, compared to some others, she was fortunate.
They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing.
They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks.
They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts.
They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them."
They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said.
They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!"
They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak.
They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again."
They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness.
They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly.
They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface.
They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood.
They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later
They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization?
They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No.
They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information.
They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages.
They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society?
They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn.
They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles.
They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants.
They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic.
They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination.
They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den.
They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip.
They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead.
They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles. They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again.
They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted.
They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin.
They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation.
They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention.
They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.'
They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed.
They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged.
They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.'
They returned his greeting and asked him what he wanted. 'It is not often that one has the opportunity of listening to a discussion of the operations of karma such as the one I have just been privileged to overhear,'said Shi-yin. 'Unfortunately I am a man of very limited understanding and have not been able to derive the full benefit from your conversation. If you would have the very great kindness to enlighten my benighted understanding with a somewhat fuller account of what you were discussing, I can promise you the most devout attention. I feel sure that your teaching would have a salutary effect on me and—who knows—might save me from the pains of hell.' The reverend gentlemen laughed. 'These are heavenly mysteries and may not be divulged. But if you wish to escape from the fiery pit, you have only to remember us when the time comes, and all will be well.' Shi-yin saw that it would be useless to press them.
They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye.
They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late.
They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head.
They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence.
They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood.
They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below.
They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away.
They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence.
They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away. A cackling laugh broke the silence. The sound came from Shao Lin, whose mind had finally broken.
They said he'd gone off to visit a friend.
They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark.
They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, '
They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here.
They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.'
They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu.
They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall.
They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide.
They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark. Then, remembering that Yihuang was a good friend of yours, we thought we'd come and look for him here, ' 'No, ' said Lü, 'no, he's not here. I don't know where he can have gone.' 'If he had been here, he would have shown himself by now, ' said Gu. 'I left a poem for him on his study wall. If he goes back home, he will understand when he reads the poem that he is to go and hide. What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested.
They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions.
They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission.
They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely.
They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds.
They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border.
They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent.
They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border.
They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side.
They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt.
They said they couldn't find it.
They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either.
They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan.
They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife.
They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room.
They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots.
They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray.
They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair.
They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray. Chen Qingyang had permed her hair. She said she used to have excellent hair and didn't want to perm it.
They said, A traitorship problem would do.
They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something.
They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you.
They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you.
They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair.
They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess.
They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer.
They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away.
They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer. The first thing I confessed was what happened the night we ran away. After a few drafts, I finally wrote that Chen Qingyang looked like a koala bear.
They said, Then confess your speculation problem.
They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem?
They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do.
They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something.
They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you.
They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you.
They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair.
They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess.
They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you. If you confess nothing, we won't release you. After discussing it, Chen Qingyang and I decided to confess our love affair. She said, Things we actually did we shouldn't be afraid to confess. That was how I got started writing confessions like a writer.
They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed.
They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony.
They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work.
They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other.
They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with.
They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time.
They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?"
They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked.
They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?" Mr. Cheng asked. "We really don't have anything special to entertain a guest... so I thought it would be rude to invite him," she explained.
They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats.
They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one.
They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison.
They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement.
They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves.
They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded.
They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside.
They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived.
They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns?
They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants.
They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic.
They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination.
They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den.
They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip.
They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead.
They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again.
They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks.
They spread through the city air like a pack of down-at-the-heel vagrants. But the truth is, gossip is one of the things that make this city so romantic. What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time.
They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances.
They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted.
They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening.
They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left.
They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him.
They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine.
They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water.
They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night.
They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening. Mr. Cheng couldn't remember how he had seen the guests out or whether he had washed the dishes after they left. He woke up to discover himself on Wang Qiyao's sofa, a thin blanket draped over him. Leftover food was still on the table, and the room was filled with the sweet and sour fragrance of rice wine. The moon shining through the curtains on his face was cool as water. He felt utterly at peace as he watched the moonlight dancing on the curtain; he decided to let his mind go blank and not worry about anything that had happened that night. Suddenly he heard a gentle voice ask, "Would you care for some tea?"
They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint.
They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces.
They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them.
They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood.
They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest.
They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open.
They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest.
They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire.
They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint. Frequently they bent down to look at the bodies of their fallen comrades, who lay amid the sorghum, deathly grimaces frozen on their faces. Granddad and Father shook them in hope of finding one who was alive; but they were dead, all of them. Father's and Granddad's hands were covered with sticky blood. Father looked down at two soldiers on the westernmost edge of the field: one lay with the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth, the back of his neck a gory mess, like a rotten wasps' nest; the other lay across a bayonet buried in his chest. When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground.
They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby.
They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him.
They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ."
They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation.
They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby.
They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?"
They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's."
They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears.
They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point.
They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears.
They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?"
They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault!
They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed."
They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!"
They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit!
They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod.
They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?"
They stopped fighting only after I picked them up by their ears. I shouted at them, "You pricks, where're the fish?" The older one said, "It was all that prick Le Long's fault! He sat on the dam all the time, so the dam fucking collapsed." Le Long roared back, "Wang Er, the fucking dam you built wasn't strong enough!" I said, "That's bullshit! I built the dam with sod. What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself.
They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it.
They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun.
They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse.
They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores.
They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around.
They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles.
They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself.
They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai.
They suspected that I might want to kill someone with it. Actually, if I'd wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have made any difference whether I used a two hundred-yuan double-barreled shotgun or a forty-yuan bronze-barreled gun. A bronze-barreled gun, normally used to shoot wild ducks by the water, was not practical at all in the mountains; besides, it was as heavy as a corpse. When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years.
They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment.
They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out.
They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether.
They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock.
They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect.
They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady.
They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease.
They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words.
They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be.
They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went.
They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad.
They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff.
They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis.
They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human.
They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair.
They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair?
They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it?
They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem.
They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats.
They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili.
They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time.
They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong?
They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?"
They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence.
They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up.
They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes.
They tiptoe around their loved ones, fearful of giving offense; but with the people who love them they are thoroughly inconsiderate and arrogant, behaving like spoiled brats. This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap."
They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair.
They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like?
They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang.
They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries.
They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ."
They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands.
They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up.
They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say.
They told Mr. Cheng that she had long arms and legs and a full head of black hair. This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard.
They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore.
They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back.
They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back. That was how the whole business went.
They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back. That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time.
They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back. That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad.
They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back. That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions.
They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back. That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission.
They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back. That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely.
They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back. That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions. But after a while the situation turned more serious; they suspected that we had gone abroad, colluded with the enemy, and come back on a mission. So they took Chen Qingyang to the office, interrogating her severely. While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds.
They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future.
They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity?
They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams.
They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others.
They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came.
They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains.
They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight.
They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too.
They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er!
They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking.
They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name.
They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation.
They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either.
They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land.
They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se.
They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time.
They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time.
They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia.
They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground.
They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it:
They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!'
They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly.
They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly. No response.
They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly. No response. Father ran up and nudged him.
They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly. No response. Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground.
They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly. No response. Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock.
They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly. No response. Father ran up and nudged him. 'Uncle Liu!' he shouted, as the bugle dropped to the ground. When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss.
They turned soft and blistery in the fire.
They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old.
They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this.
They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers.
They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place.
They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it.
They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl.
They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while.
They turned soft and blistery in the fire. All of a sudden, I felt very frustrated and tired, nothing like a twenty-one-year-old. I realized I would get old quickly if things continued like this. After a while, I ran into Le Du, who told me that they had caught all the fish at the fork of the rivers. My share had been dried into stockfish and stored at his sister's place. His sister wanted me to come get it. I knew his sister very well; she was a dark, pretty girl. I told him that I couldn't get there for a while. I gave him all my brown sugar buns and asked him to take a message to the fifteenth team, telling Chen Qingyang that I'd bought a gun with her money.
They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold.
They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand.
They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile.
They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting.
They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair.
They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.'
They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then.
They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao.
They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.' Jia Yun returned his smile: 'Let's just say that it wasn't my luck to see you then. But you have been ill since then, Uncle Bao. Are you quite better now?'
They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape.
They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure.
They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them.
They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them.
They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face.
They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province.
They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province.
They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day.
They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day. Both of them, from patriotic motives, had gone into retirement when the Ming Empire collapsed, being unwilling to take office under a foreign power.
They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border.
They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent.
They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border.
They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side.
They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt.
They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this.
They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said.
They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate.
They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy.
They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest.
They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone.
They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant.
They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen.
They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone.
They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him.
They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that.
They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull.
They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down.
They were all in uniform.
They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy.
They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation.
They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity.
They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun.
They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries.
They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human.
They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization.
They were all in uniform. For the first time in human history, the armed forces of the world's nations faced the same enemy. General Chang said, "Comrades, everyone at this meeting now has the same basic understanding of the situation. Or, as Da Shi here would put it, we have information parity. The war between alien invaders and humanity has begun. Our descendants won't face the Trisolarans for another four and a half centuries. For now, our opponents are still human. Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this.
They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along.
They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs.
They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?'
They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice.
They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me!
They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!'
They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses:
They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow!
They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!'
They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor.
They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames.
They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd.
They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide.
They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim.
They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics.
They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is.
They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death!
They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time.
They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first.
They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child."
They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down.
They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist.
They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge?
They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front?
They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line.
They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant.
They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant.
They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table.
They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat.
They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door.
They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said.
They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.'
They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession.
They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang.
They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi.
They were carrying three sets of chopsticks and wine-cups which they laid on the study table. An old servant followed them carrying a wine-kettle and balancing some plates of cold meat. Lü Liuliang waited until the two boys and the servant were outside the room and closed the study door. 'Come, my friends, ' he said. 'Wine first.' Huang Zongxi declined gloomily with a brief shake of the head; but Gu Yanwu, helping himself unceremoniously from the wine-kettle, downed half a dozen of the tiny cupfuls in quick succession. 'I suppose your visit has something to do with this Ming History business,' said Lü Liuliang. 'Precisely, ' said Huang Zongxi. Gu Yanwu raised his wine-cup and, in ringing tones, recited the following couplet:
They were delicious.
They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle.
They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers.
They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars.
They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood.
They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why?
They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy.
They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light.
They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.'
They were fighting for faith, for ideals.
They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery....
They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough.
They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!"
They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye.
They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late.
They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head.
They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence.
They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood.
They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery....
They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough.
They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!"
They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye.
They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late.
They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head.
They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence.
They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood.
They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below.
They were made of 100 percent natural rubber.
They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again.
They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me;
They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me.
They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done.
They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang.
They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while.
They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer.
They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me. Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left.
They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground.
They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking.
They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name.
They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation.
They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either.
They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land.
They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se.
They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time.
They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time.
They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos.
They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome.
They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group.
They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count.
They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance.
They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there.
They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out.
They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat.
They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk.
They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma.
They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit.
They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit. He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly.
They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit. He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly. Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie.
They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit. He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly. Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie. She was three months pregnant.
They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit. He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly. Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie. She was three months pregnant. A period of increased tenderness, pregnancy is a time of weakness during which women need attention and protection, and Second Grandma was no exception.
They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit. He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly. Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie. She was three months pregnant. A period of increased tenderness, pregnancy is a time of weakness during which women need attention and protection, and Second Grandma was no exception. Counting the days on her fingers, she longed for Granddad.
They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit. He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly. Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie. She was three months pregnant. A period of increased tenderness, pregnancy is a time of weakness during which women need attention and protection, and Second Grandma was no exception. Counting the days on her fingers, she longed for Granddad. He would be there tomorrow.
They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit. He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly. Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie. She was three months pregnant. A period of increased tenderness, pregnancy is a time of weakness during which women need attention and protection, and Second Grandma was no exception. Counting the days on her fingers, she longed for Granddad. He would be there tomorrow. Another crisp gunshot sounded outside the village,
They were working, but barely.
They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky.
They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart.
They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought.
They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants.
They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red.
They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings.
They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin.
They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!'
They will all take your side against me.
They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you.
They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't!
They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this.
They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!'
They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed.
They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie!
They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them!
They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!'
They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data."
They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?"
They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work."
They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer.
They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away.
They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one."
They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said.
They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements."
They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements." "Then the only choices left are concussion bombs and infrasonic waves," Colonel Stanton said.
They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them.
They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them.
They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls.
They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife.
They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them.
They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working.
They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them.
They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans.
They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls!
They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning.
They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat.
They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway'
They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters.
They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something.
They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?'
They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness!
They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing.
They wouldn't find out,' said Trinket, grinning. 'Actually, though, I don't need to cheat. When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!'
They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance.
They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides.
They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open.
They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness.
They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise.
They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think.
They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance.
They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn.
They wouldn't hesitate to pull the emperor down off his horse—not in order to install a new republic, but merely as an act of defiance. Despising revolutionaries and counterrevolutionaries alike, they themselves are consistently slighted and deserted by both sides. Indeed, there is not a presentable one in the whole lot—if there were, they could be promoted to the level of "public opinion," where they could advance into the open. Instead, they have to be content with making secret maneuvers under the cover of darkness. They care not that they are mere whispers in people's ears; they'll make their home wherever their wanderings take them, having no conception of what it means to build an enterprise. These are creatures without ambition, holding out no hopes; in fact, they do not even have the ability to think. All they have is the natural capacity to cause trouble and make mischief; they grow and reproduce in complete ignorance. They reproduce at quite startling rates, hatching all at once like spawn. Their methods of reproduction are also varied; sometimes linear, like a chain of interlocking rings, at other times concentric, like a suite of riddles.
They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below.
They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor.
They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky.
They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood....
They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest.
They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her.
They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky.
They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy.
They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky. The Red Union warriors shouted in joy. A few rushed to the foot of the building, tore away the battle banner of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade, and seized the slender, lifeless body.
They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.'
They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids.
They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes.
They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her.
They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said.
They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy.
They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out.
They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one.
They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.' He took out his dagger and slid the flat of the blade a couple of times over her eyelids. A shudder ran through her whole body, but she still would not open her eyes. Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight.
They're as droopy as hell.
They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop?
They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad.
They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later.
They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out.
They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it.
They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes.
They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair.
They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married.
They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two.
They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?"
They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head.
They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head. "No.
They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head. "No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship."
They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head. "No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked.
They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head. "No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat.
They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head. "No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large.
They're indeed capable of stunning people inside a building into unconsciousness, but they're only good for a room or two. Do you have any concussion bombs big enough to stun a whole oil tanker full of people?" Stanton shook his head. "No. Even if we did, such a large explosive device would certainly damage equipment inside the ship." "So what about infrasonic weapons?" someone asked. "They're still experimental and cannot be used in live combat. Also, the ship is very large. At the power level available to current experimental prototypes, the most that a full assault on Judgment Day could do is to make the people inside feel dizzy and nauseous."
They're just expensive.
They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that?
They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big?
They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big? I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over.
They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big? I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over. I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky.
They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big? I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over. I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky. But apart from me, the only person I can think of who is worthy to eat a present like this is you.
They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big? I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over. I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky. But apart from me, the only person I can think of who is worthy to eat a present like this is you. That's why I came over specially to invite you.
They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big? I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over. I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky. But apart from me, the only person I can think of who is worthy to eat a present like this is you. That's why I came over specially to invite you. And we're lucky, because we've got a little chap who sings coming round as well.
They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big? I've given some of the stuff to Mother, and while I was about it I sent some round to your grandmother and Auntie Wang, but I've still got a lot left over. I can't eat it all myself: it would be unlucky. But apart from me, the only person I can think of who is worthy to eat a present like this is you. That's why I came over specially to invite you. And we're lucky, because we've got a little chap who sings coming round as well. So you and I will be able to sit down and make a day of it, eh?
They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.'
They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches.
They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates.
They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him.
They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides.
They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them.
They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.'
They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre.
They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them. 'Mr Trinket Wei, the Little White Dragon to see you.' Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded.
They're so tiny."
They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist.
They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away.
They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall."
They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework.
They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace.
They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes.
They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness.
They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one.
They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment."
They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said.
They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit."
They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said.
They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?"
They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question.
They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile.
They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?"
They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy."
They're yours."
They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal
They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country.
They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake.
They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City.
They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them.
They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here.
They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth.
They're yours." Four days later, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang.
Things that really happen have incomparable charm.
Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below:
Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water.
Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath.
Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves.
Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again.
Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac.
Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind.
Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way.
Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done.
Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang.
Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while.
Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer.
Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left.
Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules.
Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone.
Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop.
Things unnecessary to do shouldn't be done. I stayed mute all day long, and so did Chen Qingyang. The investigators asked us questions at first, but got lazy after a while. On market day, many Thais and Jingpos came by, carrying fresh fruits and vegetables on their backs, and our interrogators got fewer and fewer. Finally there was only one person left. He also wanted to go to the market, but it wasn't time to release us yet and leaving us unattended was against the rules. So he went outside to call someone. He ordered a few passing women to stop. They didn't stop but sped up.
Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said.
Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate.
Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy.
Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people.
Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later.
Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber.
Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again.
Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me;
Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate. The thatched hut that I built on the back slope of the fifteenth team had leaks in the roof, the cornfield attracted many birds, and the heap of used condoms behind our hut supplied ironclad evidence of our former occupancy. The locals didn't like to use condoms, holding that condoms block exchange between yin and yang and gradually weaken people. Actually, those local condoms were better than any other ones I used later. They were made of 100 percent natural rubber. Afterward I refused to take them there again. Anyway, I told them I had never crossed the border, and they didn't believe me; I showed them the place, but they still didn't believe me.
Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket.
Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you?
Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's!
Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them?
Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.'
Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response.
Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice.
Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter.
Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket. Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said.
Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you?
Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's!
Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them?
Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.'
Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response.
Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice.
Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter.
Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said.
Think you've got your tamardy Paladins to look after you? Grandmother's! What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more.
This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married.
This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player.
This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe.
This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof.
This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside.
This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above.
This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky.
This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires.
This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires. Old Colour was still without a girlfriend.
This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao.
This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present.
This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang.
This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed.
This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said.
This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is.
This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription.
This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago.
This Erzhan's real name was Zha Shibiao. He was a well-known painter in the late Ming, early Manchu period and a good friend of the three men present. 'How is it that so fine a painting lacks a signature?' said Huang. Lü sighed. The painting had a message, ' he said. 'But you know what a stolid, careful person Erzhan is. He wouldn't sign it and he wouldn't write any inscription. He painted it for me on a sudden impulse when he was staying with me a month or so ago. Why don't you two write a few lines on it?'
This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life.
This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma.
This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body.
This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her.
This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell.
This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever.
This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others.
This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her?
This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her?
This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine.
This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds.
This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends.
This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share.
This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others.
This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes.
This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden.
This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow.
This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others. Only they themselves know where it comes from and whither it goes. They alone carry its burden. This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating.
This calls for a drink!'
This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine.
This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates.
This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses.
This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—'
This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him.
This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you.
This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are.
This calls for a drink!' And, saying this, he poured Yu-cun a large cup of wine. Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it.
This change left her with mixed feelings.
This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up.
This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity.
This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help.
This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye.
This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away.
This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along.
This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching.
This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles.
This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past.
This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos.
This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome.
This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group.
This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count.
This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance.
This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there.
This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out.
This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat.
This concern was not completely unreasonable.
This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy.
This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy.
This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me.
This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry.
This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform.
This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute.
This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night.
This concern was not completely unreasonable. By the evening I really began to consider taking a shot at the military deputy. At dusk, when I shot the heron by the river, I ran into the military deputy. As usual, I stayed mute and he kept nagging at me. I got really angry. For more than two weeks, he had been holding forth on the same subject over and over, that I was a bad person and needed thought reform. People shouldn't let up on me for a minute. I'd been hearing that sort of thing all my life but never got angrier than that night. After a while, he said he had wonderful good news to announce later that day, but wouldn't reveal what it was except that "the rotten whore" Chen Qingyang and I were going to have a really hard time from now on.
This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards.
This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution.
This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist.
This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf....
This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed.
This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold.
This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in.
This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in. She stood there for a while, silent.
This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in. She stood there for a while, silent. Then she turned and walked away.
This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd.
This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded.
This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!"
This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!"
This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!"
This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist.
This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!"
This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly.
This extremely reactionary statement caused a commotion in the crowd. Led by one of the Red Guards on stage, another tide of slogan-shouting exploded. "Down with reactionary academic authority Ye Zhetai!" "Down with all reactionary academic authorities!" "Down with all reactionary doctrines!" Once the slogans died down, the girl shouted, "God does not exist. All religions are tools concocted by the ruling class to paralyze the spirit of the people!" "That is a very one-sided view," Ye said calmly. The young Red Guard, embarrassed and angry, reached the conclusion that, against this dangerous enemy, all talk was useless.
This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement.
This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings.
This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant.
This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls.
This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens.
This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings.
This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture.
This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp.
This friend's parties were like small political meetings, where old stories and the latest gossip were passed around the living room, the whole place abuzz with excitement. In this new district, all you saw when you opened the windows was a forest of buildings. Some of the windows were lit up while others remained dark; the sky was unobstructed, but this made the stars seem more distant. Below, the cars speeding down the straight broad roads looked like a chain of pearls. Not far off there would always be a construction site, where the lights blazed through the night and the noise of pile-drivers, hammering away in rhythm, filled the entire space below the heavens. The air is choked with particles of chalky cement and the wind is especially strong as it whips between the buildings. The lights over in the hotel district look a little lonely due to the heights of the buildings around it, but theirs is a resplendent loneliness that pierces the heart with rapture. This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind.
This gave her a sense of unreality.
This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger.
This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream.
This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals?
This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe?
This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars?
This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen?
This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ...
This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded.
This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy.
This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that.
This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig.
This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.'
This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog.
This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek.
This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting.
This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first.
This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig. That would sell.' He moved round to the other side with his brush and executed a crude drawing on her right cheek: a creature with four legs and a tail which could perhaps have been a pig but might equally well have been a cat or a dog. Then he laid the brush down and took up a pair of silver-shears, the point of which he applied lightly to her left cheek. 'Now, if you don't open your eyes, I'll start cutting. I'll carve the turtle first. The pig can wait till later.'
This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day.
This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on.
This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious.
This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons.
This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers.
This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something.
This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow.
This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald.
This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it.
This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness.
This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it.
This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone.
This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time.
This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality.
This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand.
This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip.
This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors.
This is a feeling that, having penetrated the flesh, goes beyond closeness. One begins to weary of it. It breeds a secret fear, but hidden within that fear is an excitement that gnaws down to the bone. What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip.
This is a great opportunity for us.
This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again.
This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation.
This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central.
This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently.
This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages.
This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways.
This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas.
This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible plans of operation, and then report one to three of our best suggestions to Central. Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout.
This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience.
This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature."
This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this.
This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic.
This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible.
This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again.
This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye.
This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount.
This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere.
This is also what is moving about gossip.
This is also what is moving about gossip. The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly.
This is also what is moving about gossip. The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly. The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves.
This is also what is moving about gossip. The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly. The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves. Their eyes are focused exclusively on themselves, and they are never distracted by their surroundings.
This is also what is moving about gossip. The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly. The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves. Their eyes are focused exclusively on themselves, and they are never distracted by their surroundings. They don't want to create a place for themselves in history: they want to create themselves.
This is also what is moving about gossip. The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly. The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves. Their eyes are focused exclusively on themselves, and they are never distracted by their surroundings. They don't want to create a place for themselves in history: they want to create themselves. Without being ambitious, they expend every ounce of what strength they have.
This is also what is moving about gossip. The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly. The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves. Their eyes are focused exclusively on themselves, and they are never distracted by their surroundings. They don't want to create a place for themselves in history: they want to create themselves. Without being ambitious, they expend every ounce of what strength they have. This strength, too, is evenly allocated.
This is also what is moving about gossip. The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly. The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves. Their eyes are focused exclusively on themselves, and they are never distracted by their surroundings. They don't want to create a place for themselves in history: they want to create themselves. Without being ambitious, they expend every ounce of what strength they have. This strength, too, is evenly allocated. Everyone has his fair share.
This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow.
This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating.
This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain.
This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip.
This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip. The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly.
This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip. The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly. The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves.
This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip. The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly. The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves. Their eyes are focused exclusively on themselves, and they are never distracted by their surroundings.
This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip. The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly. The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves. Their eyes are focused exclusively on themselves, and they are never distracted by their surroundings. They don't want to create a place for themselves in history: they want to create themselves.
This is also where the word "self" comes into play, and herein, incidentally, lies the true meaning of sorrow. Therefore we can say that gossip is painful; even if the pain does not arise from proper causes, it is still excruciating. The pain is suffered individually, eliciting no sympathy—a lonely pain. This is also what is moving about gossip. The moment that gossip is born is actually the moment that people are trying their hardest to conduct themselves properly. The people in Shanghai's longtang neighborhoods conduct themselves with the utmost attention and care; all their energy is directed to the way they carry themselves. Their eyes are focused exclusively on themselves, and they are never distracted by their surroundings. They don't want to create a place for themselves in history: they want to create themselves. Without being ambitious, they expend every ounce of what strength they have.
This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression."
This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?"
This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session.
This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do.
This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said.
This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky.
This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience.
This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature."
This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this.
This is done to give players a familiar environment.
This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real.
This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment."
This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said.
This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit."
This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said.
This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?"
This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question.
This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said. "But the goal is clearly not profit." "The goal of Three Body is very simple and pure: to gather those of us who have common ideals," Pan said. "What ideals do we have in common, exactly?" Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile.
This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad.
This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory.
This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district.
This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean.
This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors.
This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party.
This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about.
This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music.
This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony.
This is how the inscription began:
This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men.
This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane.
This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple.
This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum.
This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood.
This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person.
This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry.
This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane. There is an old temple in the Carnal Lane area which, because of the way it is bottled up inside a narrow cul-de-sac, is referred to locally as Bottle-gourd Temple. Next door to Bottle-gourd Temple lived a gentleman of private means called Zhen Shi-yin and his wife Feng-shi, a kind, good woman with a profound sense of decency and decorum. The household was not a particularly wealthy one, but they were nevertheless looked up to by all and sundry as the leading family in the neighbourhood. Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one.
This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond.
This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery.
This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight.
This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal.
This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun.
This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide.
This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain.
This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience.
This is like scooping water with one's hands: even though you might lose half the water along the way, with enough persistence you can still fill up a pond. Or like the swallow that, though she may drop half the earth and twigs she is carrying in her beak, can still build a nest—there is no need for laziness or trickery. The longtang of Shanghai are an unbearable sight. The patches of green moss growing in the shade are, in truth, like scars growing over a wound; it takes time for the wound to heal. It is because the moss lacks a proper place that it grows in the shade and shadows—years go by and it never sees the sun. Now ivy grows out in the open, but it serves as Time's curtain and always has something to hide. The pigeons gaze down at the outstretching billows of roof tiles as they take to the air, and their hearts are stabbed with pain. Coming up over the longtang rooftops, the sun shoots out its belabored rays—a majestic sight pieced together from countless minute fragments, an immense power born of immeasurable patience. Gossip
This is most apparent in general relativity:
This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter.
This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical!
This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...."
This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile.
This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you?
This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery.
This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically.
This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you? Indeed, in my heart you've always been a mystery. One time, I praised your genius to your father—he's lucky to have died early and escaped this catastrophe—and he shook his head, telling me that he did not think you would ever achieve much academically. What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart.
This is obviously the solution.
This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.'
This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf.
This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself.
This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented.
This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual.
This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.'
This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before.
This is obviously the solution. It gives Brother Yin a successor and the Green Wood Lodge a Master.' Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed.
This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom.
This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them.
This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air.
This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly.
This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks.
This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge.
This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree.
This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web.
This is security of a democratic sort—trans-Atlantic style—to ensure and protect individual freedom. Here people can do whatever their hearts desire, and there is no one to stop them. The longtang in the slums are open-air. The makeshift roofs leak in the rain, the thin plywood walls fail to keep out the wind, and the doors and windows never seem to close properly. Apartment structures are built virtually on top of one another, cheek by jowl, breathing down upon each other's necks. Their lights are like tiny glowing peas, not very bright, but dense as a pot of pea porridge. Like a great river, these longtang have innumerable tributaries, and their countless branches resemble those of a tall tree. Crisscrossing, they form a giant web. On the surface they appear entirely exposed, but in reality they conceal a complex inner soul that remains mysterious, unfathomable.
This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day.
This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself.
This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that?
This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you.
This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room.
This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!'
This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl!
This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!'
This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went:
This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race."
This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked.
This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time.
This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous."
This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger.
This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher.
This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it.
This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!"
This is the key to the question: No matter what the Trisolarans are like, their arrival will be good news for the terminally ill human race." "But have you thought through the fact that the Aztecs were completely destroyed by the Western invaders?" the power company executive asked. He looked around, as though seeing these people for the first time. "Your thoughts are very dangerous." "You mean profound!" the doctoral student said, raising a finger. He nodded vigorously at the philosopher. "I had the same thought, but I didn't know how to express it. You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang.
This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories."
This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject.
This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven.
This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century—
This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe."
This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!"
This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!" Shao Lin shouted.
This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!" Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature.
This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe." "Lies!" Shao Lin shouted. Then she began a long lecture about the big bang theory, remembering to splice in insightful critiques of the theory's extremely reactionary nature. But the freshness of the theory attracted the most intelligent of the four girls, who couldn't help but ask, "Time began with the singularity?
This is the so-called truth.
This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up.
This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment.
This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy.
This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway.
This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished.
This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha.
This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha.
This is the so-called truth. The truth is that you can't wake up. That was the moment she finally figured out what the world was made of; and the next moment she made up her mind: she stepped forward to accept the torment. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang also said, just then, she once again remembered the moment she cried without restraint in the doorway. She cried and cried, but couldn't awaken from crying, and the agony was undiminished. She cried for a long time, but she didn't want to give up hope, not until twenty years later when she faced the little Buddha. It was not the first time that she faced the little Buddha. But before then she didn't believe there was such a thing in the world.
This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy.
This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving.
This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet.
This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time.
This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence:
This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog;
This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye;
This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun.
This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman.
This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets.
This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious.
This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire.
This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew.
This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere.
This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation.
This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling.
This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement.
This is what is meant by the saying, "Rumors rise in swarms"; they indeed drone and buzz like a nest of hornets. A bit contemptible, maybe, but they are also conscientious. They pick up discarded matchsticks to make a fire. If they see a lone piece of thread on the floor, they will take it up and begin to sew. Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics.
This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer.
This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually.
This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic."
This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players.
This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris.
This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment.
This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real.
This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment."
This kind of light-speech could transmit information extremely rapidly and was the foundation of the Trisolaran-formation computer. Of course, this was still a very inefficient machine, but it was capable of completing calculations that were too difficult to be performed manually. The computer did in fact make its first appearance in Trisolaris as formations of people, before becoming mechanical and then electronic." Pan stood up and paced behind the players. "As a game, Three Body only borrows the background of human society to simulate the development of Trisolaris. This is done to give players a familiar environment. The real Trisolaris is very different from the world of the game, but the existence of the three suns is real. They're the foundation of the Trisolaran environment." "Developing this game must have cost an enormous amount of effort," the vice president said.
This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.'
This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading.
This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.'
This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head.
This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better.
This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time.
This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?'
This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket.
This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head. 'It's not the least bit better. I've got a terrible pain in my chest all the time. What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?'
This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's.
This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings.
This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone.
This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!'
This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again.
This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed.
This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!'
This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin!
This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!' Obedient to his goddess's command, Jia Rui quickly drew back again. Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!'
This made the old woman even angrier.
This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes!
This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies!
This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more!
This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray?
This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me.
This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you.
This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't!
This made the old woman even angrier. 'Oh yes! You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this.
This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student.
This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads.
This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him.
This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck.
This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!"
This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye.
This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood.
This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again.
This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him. But Ye refused and held his head high, supporting the heavy weight with his thin neck. "Lower your head, you stubborn reactionary!" One of the girl Red Guards took off her belt and swung it at Ye. The copper belt buckle struck his forehead and left a clear impression that was quickly blurred by oozing blood. He swayed unsteadily for a few moments, then stood straight and firm again. One of the male Red Guards said, "When you taught quantum mechanics, you also mixed in many reactionary ideas."
This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression.
This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties.
This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy.
This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal.
This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough.
This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence.
This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for.
This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour.
This meant that, while never vexed by major problems, he was struck by the occasional fit of inexplicable depression. For these depressions he found an antidote in his collection of old jazz records from the twenties. The sound of the saxophone, mixed with the hissing sound of the needle against the vinyl, gave him a feeling of an almost palpable intimacy. Old Colour was a bit old-fashioned: nothing new suited his taste, because to him it lacked substance and smacked of the nouveau riche; but then neither was he a fan of things that were too old, which would have felt antiquated and dismal. A hundred years was just about enough. He longed for a time back when, like the sprinkling of stars in the night sky, only the elite prospered—for a European-style house on a smooth cobblestone road, and the spiraling sounds of the phonograph twisting their way up through an otherwise perfect silence. This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out.
This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block.
This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos.
This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman.
This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat.
This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist.
This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust.
This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told.
This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip.
This murky air sometimes smells like lavender in a bedroom, sometimes like mothballs, and at other times like a kitchen chopping block. It does not remind you of the smell of tobacco plugs or cigars, nor is it even faintly reminiscent of the smell of insecticides like Lindane or Dichlorvos. It is not a strong masculine scent, but a soft feminine one—the scent of a woman. It combines the smell of the bedroom and the kitchen, the smell of cosmetics and cooking oil, mixed in with a bit of sweat. Gossip is always trailed by clouds and a screen of mist. Shadowy and indistinct, it is a fogged-up window—a windowpane covered with a layer of dust. Shanghai has as many rumors as longtang: too many to be counted, too many to be told. There is something infectious about gossip; it can transform an official biography into a collection of dubious tales, so that truth becomes indistinguishable from gossip. In the world of rumor, fact cannot be separated from fiction; there is truth within lies, and lies within the truth.
This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded.
This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome.
This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him.
This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver.
This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar.
This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp.
This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him.
This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh.
This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms.
This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by.
This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth.
This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao.
This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty.
This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty. Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm.
This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty. Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm. The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist.
This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty. Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm. The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist. The routines of washing, cutting, rolling, perming, drying, and setting had long been imprinted on her mind.
This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty. Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm. The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist. The routines of washing, cutting, rolling, perming, drying, and setting had long been imprinted on her mind. She felt like she had been there just the day before, surrounded by faces she knew.
This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty. Eventually, unable to withstand Madame Yan's blandishments, Wang Qiyao went out and got herself a perm. The smell of shampoo, lotion, and burning hair was intimately familiar to Wang Qiyao, as was the image of a woman sitting under the hair dryer, one hand holding a magazine, the other extended to be pampered by a manicurist. The routines of washing, cutting, rolling, perming, drying, and setting had long been imprinted on her mind. She felt like she had been there just the day before, surrounded by faces she knew. When the process was completed, the old Wang Qiyao emerged in the mirror—the intervening three years seemed to have been snipped off along with her split ends.
This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings.
This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces.
This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors.
This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village.
This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings.
This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng.
This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp.
This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework.
This period condensed in her memory into a series of classical paintings—not Chinese brush paintings but European oil paintings. Chinese brush paintings are full of blank spaces, but life in Qijiatun had no blank spaces. Like classical oil paintings, it was filled with thick, rich, solid colors. Everything was warm and intense: the heated kang stove-beds lined with thick layers of ura sedge, the Guandong and Mohe tobacco stuffed in copper pipes, the thick and heavy sorghum meal, the sixty-five-proof baijiu distilled from sorghum—all of these blended into a quiet and peaceful life, like the creek at the edge of the village. Most memorable to Ye were the evenings. Hunter Qi's son was away in the city selling mushrooms—the first to leave the village to earn money elsewhere, so she shared a room in his house with Feng. Back then, there was no electricity in the village, and every evening, the two huddled around a kerosene lamp. Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other.
This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade.
This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously.
This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth.
This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious.
This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle.
This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour.
This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .'
This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth.
This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious. He never did figure out the relationship between men and politics or society or war, even though he had been spun so violently on the wheel of battle. He was forever trying to squeeze the light of his nature through the chinks in his body armour. Granddad and Father circled the site of the massacre a dozen times, until Father said tearfully, 'Dad . . . I can't walk any more. . . .' Granddad's robot movements stopped; taking Father's hand, he backed up ten paces and sat down on a patch of solid, dry earth. The cheerless and lonely sorghum field was highlighted by the crackle of fires in the village.
This set him wondering, Just who does she look like?
This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang.
This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries.
This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ."
This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands.
This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up.
This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say.
This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard.
This set him wondering, Just who does she look like? When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers.
This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets.
This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom.
This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom.
This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place.
This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there.
This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water.
This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity.
This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational.
This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water. It has the tenacity for holding onto life that keeps the muscles intact when the bones are shattered, that enables one to swallow the teeth broken in one's mouth—a brazen-faced tenacity. Gossip cannot help but be swashbuckling and sensational. It travels in the company of monsters and goblins; rising with the wind, its elusive tail can never be caught.
This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises.
This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that.
This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them.
This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them.
This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls.
This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife.
This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them.
This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working.
This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises. Our bulls were not like that. They would lie on the ground and stay put no matter how hard the other bulls tried to provoke them. To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them.
This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her.
This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell.
This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever.
This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others.
This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her?
This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her?
This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed.
This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away.
This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars.
This strength, too, is evenly allocated.
This strength, too, is evenly allocated. Everyone has his fair share.
This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night.
This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color.
This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow.
This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky.
This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own.
This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that.
This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged.
This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal.
This stroke is a relatively sharp one, and seems to pull back the curtain that separates day from night. The sunlight finally drives away the fog, washing everything in its path with a palette of strong color. The moss turns out to be not green but a dark raven hue, the wooden window frames start to blacken, and the iron railing on the balcony becomes a rusted yellow. One can see blades of green grass growing from between the cracks in the gables, and the white pigeons turn gray as they soar up into the sky. Shanghai's longtang come in many different forms, each with colors and sounds of its own. Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power.
This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him.
This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.'
This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly.
This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone.
This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen.
This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already.
This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake.
This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name.
This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.'
This time the butcher had four assistants with him, carrying between them the neatly butchered, immaculately clean carcasses of two large, fat pigs, each, at a rough estimate, representing not less than three hundred catties of pork.
This time the butcher had four assistants with him, carrying between them the neatly butchered, immaculately clean carcasses of two large, fat pigs, each, at a rough estimate, representing not less than three hundred catties of pork. 'Laurie Goong-goong, ' he told Trinket, 'to get the most value out of this China-root pork, you want to eat some each day, as soon as you get up in the morning.
This time the butcher had four assistants with him, carrying between them the neatly butchered, immaculately clean carcasses of two large, fat pigs, each, at a rough estimate, representing not less than three hundred catties of pork. 'Laurie Goong-goong, ' he told Trinket, 'to get the most value out of this China-root pork, you want to eat some each day, as soon as you get up in the morning. It's best if you cut only as much as you need at one time and roast it straight away.
This time the butcher had four assistants with him, carrying between them the neatly butchered, immaculately clean carcasses of two large, fat pigs, each, at a rough estimate, representing not less than three hundred catties of pork. 'Laurie Goong-goong, ' he told Trinket, 'to get the most value out of this China-root pork, you want to eat some each day, as soon as you get up in the morning. It's best if you cut only as much as you need at one time and roast it straight away. I'll have one of these pigs carried to your quarters now.
This time the butcher had four assistants with him, carrying between them the neatly butchered, immaculately clean carcasses of two large, fat pigs, each, at a rough estimate, representing not less than three hundred catties of pork. 'Laurie Goong-goong, ' he told Trinket, 'to get the most value out of this China-root pork, you want to eat some each day, as soon as you get up in the morning. It's best if you cut only as much as you need at one time and roast it straight away. I'll have one of these pigs carried to your quarters now. You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow.
This time the butcher had four assistants with him, carrying between them the neatly butchered, immaculately clean carcasses of two large, fat pigs, each, at a rough estimate, representing not less than three hundred catties of pork. 'Laurie Goong-goong, ' he told Trinket, 'to get the most value out of this China-root pork, you want to eat some each day, as soon as you get up in the morning. It's best if you cut only as much as you need at one time and roast it straight away. I'll have one of these pigs carried to your quarters now. You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow. What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.'
This time the butcher had four assistants with him, carrying between them the neatly butchered, immaculately clean carcasses of two large, fat pigs, each, at a rough estimate, representing not less than three hundred catties of pork. 'Laurie Goong-goong, ' he told Trinket, 'to get the most value out of this China-root pork, you want to eat some each day, as soon as you get up in the morning. It's best if you cut only as much as you need at one time and roast it straight away. I'll have one of these pigs carried to your quarters now. You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow. What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.' Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig.
This time the butcher had four assistants with him, carrying between them the neatly butchered, immaculately clean carcasses of two large, fat pigs, each, at a rough estimate, representing not less than three hundred catties of pork. 'Laurie Goong-goong, ' he told Trinket, 'to get the most value out of this China-root pork, you want to eat some each day, as soon as you get up in the morning. It's best if you cut only as much as you need at one time and roast it straight away. I'll have one of these pigs carried to your quarters now. You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow. What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.' Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens.
This time the butcher had four assistants with him, carrying between them the neatly butchered, immaculately clean carcasses of two large, fat pigs, each, at a rough estimate, representing not less than three hundred catties of pork. 'Laurie Goong-goong, ' he told Trinket, 'to get the most value out of this China-root pork, you want to eat some each day, as soon as you get up in the morning. It's best if you cut only as much as you need at one time and roast it straight away. I'll have one of these pigs carried to your quarters now. You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow. What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.' Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them.
This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail.
This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail. So I added detail:
This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail. So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain.
This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail. So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly.
This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail. So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door.
This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail. So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist.
This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail. So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while.
This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail. So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too.
This time the opinions from above said it needed more detail. So I added detail: The fortieth time that we made illegal love, the location was the thatched hut I secretly built on the mountain. It was either the fifteenth or the sixteenth by the lunar calendar—whatever the date, the moon shone brightly. Chen Qingyang sat on the bamboo bed, her body gleaming in the moonlight that shone through the door. I stood on the ground, and she locked her legs around my waist. We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good.
This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall.
This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand.
This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this.
This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.'
This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot.
This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought.
This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer.
This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though.
This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this. 'After being knocked through the window and rolling down the bank and everything, it's a miracle I didn't cut myself.' He stopped for a moment to put the dagger back inside his boot. 'Well, the cat's really out of the bag now, ' he thought. 'If the Old Devil knows I'm not what I'm pretending to be, I can't stay in the Palace a moment longer. Pity about that half a million taels though. Fancy winning all that money in a single go and then losing the lot in an evening!
This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds.
This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said.
This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality."
This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?"
This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?" Pan asked, interested.
This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?" Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said.
This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?" Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting."
This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?" Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive.
This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds. "I'm a bit sick of the real world," the young reporter said. "Three Body is already my second reality." "Really?" Pan asked, interested. "Me too," the software company vice president said. "Compared to Three Body, reality is so vulgar and unexciting." "It's too bad that it's only a game," said the power company executive. "Very good," Pan said.
This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams.
This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart.
This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared.
This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong.
This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace.
This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated.
This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away.
This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation.
This toy-box-like universe comforted Ye, and gradually it shifted from her imagination into her dreams. In this tiny mountain hamlet deep in the Greater Khingan Mountains, something finally thawed in Ye Wenjie's heart. In the frozen tundra of her soul, a tiny, clear lake of meltwater appeared. Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade.
This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions.
This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes.
This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss.
This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets.
This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom.
This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom.
This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place.
This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there.
This truth is what gives you the courage to go out into the world and not fear losing face, or the courage to become a ghost—to go against prevailing opinions. But there is a kind of sorrow that comes with this courage—the sorrow that comes from being thwarted, from being kept from doing what one wishes. However, there is a certain vital energy in this sorrow, because even in the midst of it one's heart surges with high-flying ambition; in fact, it is because of these surging ambitions that one feels such bafflement and loss. This sorrow is not refined like Tang dynasty poetry and Song dynasty lyrics, but belongs to the world of vulgar grievances aired out in the streets. One can feel the weight of this sorrow as it sinks to the bottom. It has nothing of the airy-fairy—the wind, flowers, snow, and the moon dancing on the water—it is the sediment that accumulates at the bottom. Gossip always sinks to the lowest place. There is no need to go looking for it, it is already there—and it will always be there. It cannot be purified by fire or washed clean with water.
This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer.
This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data."
This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?"
This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work."
This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer.
This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away.
This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one."
This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said.
This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away. After a neutron bomb attack, the amount of time left to the enemy would be more than enough for them to have a meeting just like this one." "Another thought was to use nerve gas," a NATO officer said. "But releasing it and having it spread throughout the ship would take time, so it still doesn't achieve General Chang's requirements."
This was Wang Qiyao in 1985.
This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again.
This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down.
This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by.
This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light.
This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age.
This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era.
This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong.
This was Wang Qiyao in 1985. Around this time the opulence of 1946 was revived in a few essays reminiscing about old Shanghai, and the name Wang Qiyao suddenly came into the spotlight again. One or two nosy reporters even went so far as to investigate what had happened to Wang Qiyao in the years following the pageant; several articles were published in the back pages of the newspapers but failed to generate much interest, and the whole thing eventually died down. A lot of time had indeed gone by. No matter how glamorous a woman has been, once she has entered the black hole of time, she is lucky to generate even a few flickers of light. The aura surrounding the beauty pageant, no less than Wang Qiyao herself, had also faded after forty years, and it only served to date her by revealing her age. It was like the old clothes at the bottom of her chest: though many were still in good shape, wearing them only made her look older, because they were from the wrong era. The only one who seemed to be moved by any of this history was Zhang Yonghong. She didn't believe the story initially, but once she had accepted it she had an endless array of questions for Wang Qiyao.
This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd.
This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests.
This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team.
This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting.
This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities.
This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side.
This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special:
This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn.
This was a public rally intended to humiliate and break down the enemies of the revolution through verbal and physical abuse until they confessed to their crimes before the crowd. As the revolutionaries had splintered into numerous factions, opposing forces everywhere engaged in complex maneuvers and contests. Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers.
This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting.
This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced.
This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base.
This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables.
This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook.
This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark.
This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question:
This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity.
This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity. They had been thinking about this for several nights and could not understand why.
This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have.
This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods.
This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body.
This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace.
This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica.
This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear.
This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope.
This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods.
This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have. Chen Qingyang said that when she went to look for me, golden flies danced in the woods. The wind blew from every direction, penetrating her clothes and climbing her body. The place I lived could be called an empty mountain without a human trace. The burning sunlight dropped from the heights like shattered bits of mica. Beneath her thin, white smock, she had stripped off all her underwear. At that moment her heart, too, was full of extravagant hope. After all, it was also her golden age, even though she was called damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said, when she went into the mountains to look for me, she climbed over a bare hill.
This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work.
This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there.
This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex.
This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed.
This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy.
This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it.
This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else.
This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me.
This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else. Chen Qingyang told me later that she had made only one friend in her life, and that was me. She said all that happened came about because I talked about great friendship in my small house by the river.
This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season.
This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp.
This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear.
This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second.
This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature.
This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot.
This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough.
This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way.
This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot. So she sat up and said, Enough. Both of us will get sick this way. Hurry, we have to do the thing.
This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp.
This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind.
This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart.
This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away.
This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district?
This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness.
This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs.
This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation.
This was indeed a brand-new district that greeted everything with an open heart, quite unlike the downtown area, whose convoluted feelings are more difficult to grasp. Arriving in the new district, one has the feeling that one has left the city behind. The style of the streets and buildings—built at right angles in a logical manner—is so unlike downtown, which seems to have been laid out by squeezing the emotions out from the heart. Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad.
This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters.
This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next.
This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts.
This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day.
This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought.
This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up.
This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage.
This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane.
This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest
This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her.
This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun.
This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe....
This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door.
This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind.
This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats.
This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them.
This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most.
This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms.
This was part of Shao's long-term plan.
This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long.
This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country.
This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power.
This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off.
This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position.
This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister.
This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again.
This was part of Shao's long-term plan. She knew that the chaos in society could not last long. The young rebels who were attacking everything in sight had no experience in managing a country. Sooner or later, the persecuted and sidelined old cadres would be back in power. Her gamble paid off. Even before the end of the Cultural Revolution, her husband was partially restored to his old position. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh CPC Central Committee, he was soon promoted to the level of a deputy minister. Based on this background, Shao Lin also rose quickly as intellectuals became favored again. After becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she very wisely left her old school and was promoted to be the vice president of another famous university.
This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others.
This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her?
This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her?
This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed.
This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away.
This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars.
This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened.
This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke.
This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away. After a certain distance, they suddenly shrank and turned into crystalline flying stars. The air around her cooled, and her pain lessened. She finally awoke. Ye heard a cry next to her.
This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests.
This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other.
This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted.
This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends.
This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions.
This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued.
This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine.
This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second.
This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it.
This was the first time they had been together since their parting.
This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other.
This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming.
This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded.
This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought.
This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby.
This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him.
This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ."
This was the first time they had been together since their parting. It felt like thousands of years since they had last seen each other. They had appeared in each other's dreams, but the images in their dreams were so far from the real person that they would have been better off not even dreaming. They had, in truth, resolved not to think of each other—and succeeded. But, face to face once again, they discovered that letting go was not as easy as they had thought. They stood there for a moment before Kang Mingxun walked around to the other side of the bed to take a look at the baby. Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation.
This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world.
This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality.
This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out.
This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground.
This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong."
This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted.
This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student.
This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads.
This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted. This may actually have been a gesture of mercy from his former student. All victims being struggled against were supposed to lower their heads. If Ye did lower his head, the tall, heavy iron hat would fall off, and if he kept his head lowered, there would be no reason to put it back on him.
This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights.
This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage.
This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined.
This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day.
This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name.
This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither."
This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake.
This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before.
This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day. The operation's code name was "Guzheng," based on the similarity between the structure and the ancient Chinese zither by that name. The slicing net of nanofilaments was thus called the "zither." An hour earlier, Judgment Day had entered the Gaillard Cut from Gatun Lake. Stanton asked Wang whether he had ever been to Panama before. Wang said no.
This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it.
This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it.
This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then.
This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.'
This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain.
This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?'
This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed.
This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence.
This was true friendship and he felt grateful for it. 'You give me such good advice, ' he said, 'I can hardly refuse to follow it. All right, then. I'll leave with the family first thing tomorrow.' Huang and Gu were visibly delighted and chorused their approval of his decision, but Lü looked uncertain. 'But where can we go?' The whole world belonged to the Tartars now, it seemed. Not a single patch of land was free of their hated presence. He thought of the poet Tao Yuanming's story about the fisherman who, by following a stream that flowed between flowering peach trees, had stumbled on an earthly paradise—a place where refugees from ancient tyranny had found a haven.
This was true.
This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age.
This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit.
This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training.
This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse.
This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.'
This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading.
This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.'
This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.' 'Oh, I don't know,' said Trinket, not quite sure where this conversation was heading. 'I thought your cough was getting a bit better lately.' 'Better?' said the old eunuch shaking his head.
This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili.
This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time.
This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong?
This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?"
This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence.
This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up.
This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes.
This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap."
This was what had motivated him to seek out Jiang Lili. Jiang Lili did not speak for a long time. Then, seeing that he was still crying, she sneered, "What's wrong? Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?"
This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for.
This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour.
This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out.
This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion.
This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down.
This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past.
This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos.
This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome.
This was, when all was said and done, what all those old jazz records stood for. His young friends were all modern individuals at the cutting edge of fashion, quite the opposite of Old Colour. When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group.
This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts."
This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No.
This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable.
This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails.
This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert.
This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered."
This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks?
This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments."
This will also make it easier to erect the pillars and string the filaments between them, especially for the underwater parts." "No. The situation around the locks is too unpredictable. Also, a ship inside the lock must be pulled forward by four 'mules,' electric locomotives on rails. They move slowly, and the time inside the locks will also be when the crew is most alert. An attempt to slice through the ship during that time would most likely be discovered." "What about the Bridge of the Americas, right outside the Miraflores Locks? The abutments at the two ends of the bridge can serve as the pillars for stringing the filaments." "No.
This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps.
This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods.
This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business."
This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped.
This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue.
This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan.
This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched.
This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all.
This woman was famous for her slapping; many men had felt her slaps. However, suddenly disheartened, she said, "All right, let me be damaged goods. As far as drooping or not drooping, dark or not dark, that's none of your business." She also said that if I spent too much time pondering these matters, I would very likely get slapped. Imagine the scene twenty years ago, when Chen Qingyang and I discussed the damaged goods issue. Back then, my face was baked brown, my lips were dry and chapped, with bits of paper and tobacco stuck to them, my hair was matted like a coconut husk, the many holes in the ragged army greatcoat I wore were patched with bandages, as I sat, legs crossed, on the wooden bed, looking like a total hooligan. You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor.
This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written.
This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears:
This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears.
This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear.
This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded.
This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience!
This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began:
This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men.
This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience! This is how the inscription began: Long, long ago the world was tilted downwards towards the south-east; and in that lower-lying south-easterly part of the earth there is a city called Soochow; and in Soochow the district around the Chang-men Gate is reckoned one of the two or three wealthiest and most fashionable quarters in the world of men. Outside the Chang-men Gate is a wide thorough-fare called Worldly Way; and somewhere off Worldly Way is an area called Carnal Lane.
Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me.
Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them.
Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team.
Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin.
Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now.
Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations:
Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me;
Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister;
Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team. If I had moved in then, I probably would have forgotten how to speak Mandarin. If I had moved in with an Ahcang big brother, I would be etching designs on Husha knives in that dark, deep blacksmith shop now. In the muddy backyard of his house, there would be a brood of little children, comprised of four combinations: 1. Those produced by Chen Qingyang and me; 2. Those produced by Ahcang big brother and Ahcang big sister; 3. Those produced by Ahcang big sister and me;
Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him.
Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time.
Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.'
Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan.
Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers.
Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!'
Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'.
Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'.
Those Triads who had been sitting on the ground leaped to their feet and everyone craned forward, hoping that this time the summons would be for him. There were four messengers this time. Their leader, having dismounted from his horse, clasped his hands together respectfully:'The Helmsman requests Mr Mao and Mr Wei to favour him with their company.' Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought.
Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel.
Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them.
Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence.
Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron."
Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die.
Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."'
Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy.
Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".'
Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man.
Those are my impressions."
Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded.
Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded. "Very good.
Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded. "Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?"
Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded. "Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said.
Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded. "Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers."
Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded. "Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire.
Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded. "Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later.
Those are my impressions." The philosopher nodded. "Very good. Then try to imagine: If the Spanish Conquistadors did not intervene, what would have been the influence of that civilization on human history?" "You're calling black white and white black," the software company vice president said. "The Conquistadors who invaded the Americas were nothing more than murderers and robbers." "Even so, at least they prevented the Aztecs from developing without bound, turning the Americas into a bloody, dark great empire. Then civilization as we know it wouldn't have appeared in the Americas, and democracy wouldn't have thrived until much later. Indeed, maybe they wouldn't have appeared at all.
Those are the real special ops experts.
Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them."
Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said.
Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!"
Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak.
Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again."
Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness.
Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough!
Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!" "There are so many important people here that I didn't think it was my place to speak. And I was afraid that you, General, would say I was being rude again." "You're already the definition of rudeness. Enough! Tell me what your out-of-the-box plan is."
Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat.
Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow.
Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood.
Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you.
Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears.
Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel.
Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind:
Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman.
Those guys would kill and set fires as soon as eat. But as long as they heard the great name of Timely Rain, they would fall to their knees and kowtow. Like them, I believed in nothing but brotherhood. If you were my friend, even if you committed a crime beyond Heaven's forgiveness, I would still stand by you. That night, I offered my great friendship to Chen Qingyang and she was immediately moved to tears. She accepted my friendship right away, and, what was more, even expressed her wish to reward me with a greater friendship, saying that she would never betray me even if I turned out to be a low-down, shifty little scoundrel. Relieved by her words, naturally I told her what was really on my mind: I'm twenty-one, but I've never experienced what happens between a man and a woman. I really can't resign myself to that.
Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods.
Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her.
Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her.
Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy.
Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving.
Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet.
Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time.
Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence:
Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog;
Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather.
Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.'
Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south.
Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape.
Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure.
Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them.
Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them.
Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face.
Those hundreds of poor, innocent souls on the roads in this freezing weather. The snow will only add to their sufferings.' Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province.
Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power.
Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions.
Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls.
Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room.
Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor.
Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs.
Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design.
Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery.
Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs. They greet you with low wrought-iron gates of floral design. For them a small window overlooking a side street is not enough; they all have to have walk-out balconies, the better to enjoy the street scenery. Fragrant oleanders reach out over the courtyard walls, as if no longer able to contain their springtime passion.
Those thieves got all the good stuff.
Those thieves got all the good stuff. I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.'
Those thieves got all the good stuff. I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.' Granddad picked up a wooden table and threw it at the old man's bald head.
Those thieves got all the good stuff. I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.' Granddad picked up a wooden table and threw it at the old man's bald head. He screamed and held his bleeding scalp as he rolled in the dirt.
Those thieves got all the good stuff. I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.' Granddad picked up a wooden table and threw it at the old man's bald head. He screamed and held his bleeding scalp as he rolled in the dirt. Granddad reached down and picked him up by his collar.
Those thieves got all the good stuff. I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.' Granddad picked up a wooden table and threw it at the old man's bald head. He screamed and held his bleeding scalp as he rolled in the dirt. Granddad reached down and picked him up by his collar. Looking straight into those tortured eyes, he said, 'Our hero, the "potato picker", then raised his fist and drove it with a loud crack into the old man's face, sending him crumpling to the ground, face up.
Those thieves got all the good stuff. I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.' Granddad picked up a wooden table and threw it at the old man's bald head. He screamed and held his bleeding scalp as he rolled in the dirt. Granddad reached down and picked him up by his collar. Looking straight into those tortured eyes, he said, 'Our hero, the "potato picker", then raised his fist and drove it with a loud crack into the old man's face, sending him crumpling to the ground, face up. Granddad walked up and kicked him in the face, hard.
Those were the last words he ever uttered.
Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move.
Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen.
Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief.
Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames.
Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front?
Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real!
Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?'
Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back.
Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward.
Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!"
Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it.
Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you?
Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you.
Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science!
Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert.
Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!"
Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd.
Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness.
Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad.
Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin.
Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping.
Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist.
Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains.
Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard.
Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading.
Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard. The burning feeling was fading. After that I cared about nothing else but continuing to climb the mountain.
Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others.
Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them.
Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers.
Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid.
Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip.
Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood.
Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day.
Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on.
Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious.
Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued.
Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown.
Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times.
Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage.
Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault.
Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution.
Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals.
Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring.
Those who survived that initial period gradually became numb as the ruthless struggle sessions continued. The protective mental shell helped them avoid total breakdown. They often seemed to be half asleep during the sessions and would only startle awake when someone screamed in their faces to make them mechanically recite their confessions, already repeated countless times. Then, some of them entered a third stage. The constant, unceasing struggle sessions injected vivid political images into their consciousness like mercury, until their minds, erected upon knowledge and rationality, collapsed under the assault. They began to really believe that they were guilty, to see how they had harmed the great cause of the revolution. They cried, and their repentance was far deeper and more sincere than that of those Monsters and Demons who were not intellectuals. For the Red Guards, heaping abuse upon victims in those two latter mental stages was utterly boring. Only those Monsters and Demons who were still in the initial stage could give their overstimulated brains the thrill they craved, like the red cape of the matador.
Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears.
Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you?
Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest?
Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family.
Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself!
Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!"
Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck.
Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off.
Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects.
Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions.
Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in.
Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself.
Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said.
Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!'
Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle.
Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said.
Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it.
Though Crimson could still not dismiss the matter entirely from her mind, she did not ask anyone about it for fear of arousing their suspicions. A day or two after their return to Green Delights, Crimson was sitting in her room, still brooding over this handkerchief business, when a voice outside the window inquired whether she was in. Peeping through an eyelet in the casement she recognized Melilot, a little maid who belonged to the same apartment as herself. 'Yes, I'm in,' she said. 'Come inside!' Little Melilot came bounding in and sat down on the bed with a giggle. 'I'm in luck!' she said. 'I was washing some things in the yard when Bao-yu asked for some tea to be taken round to Miss Lin's for him and Miss Aroma gave me the job of taking it. When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it.
Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure.
Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure. And Bao-yu, though he too was distressed at the prospect of Dai-yu's leaving him, could scarcely seek to interfere in a matter affecting the natural feelings of a father and his child.
Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure. And Bao-yu, though he too was distressed at the prospect of Dai-yu's leaving him, could scarcely seek to interfere in a matter affecting the natural feelings of a father and his child. Grandmother Jia insisted that Jia Lian should accompany Dai-yu and see her safely there and back.
Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure. And Bao-yu, though he too was distressed at the prospect of Dai-yu's leaving him, could scarcely seek to interfere in a matter affecting the natural feelings of a father and his child. Grandmother Jia insisted that Jia Lian should accompany Dai-yu and see her safely there and back. The various gifts to be taken and the journey-money were, it goes without saying, duly prepared.
Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure. And Bao-yu, though he too was distressed at the prospect of Dai-yu's leaving him, could scarcely seek to interfere in a matter affecting the natural feelings of a father and his child. Grandmother Jia insisted that Jia Lian should accompany Dai-yu and see her safely there and back. The various gifts to be taken and the journey-money were, it goes without saying, duly prepared. A suitable day on which to commence the journey was quickly determined and Jia Lian and Dai-yu took leave of all the rest and, embarking with their attendants, set sail for Yangchow.
Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure. And Bao-yu, though he too was distressed at the prospect of Dai-yu's leaving him, could scarcely seek to interfere in a matter affecting the natural feelings of a father and his child. Grandmother Jia insisted that Jia Lian should accompany Dai-yu and see her safely there and back. The various gifts to be taken and the journey-money were, it goes without saying, duly prepared. A suitable day on which to commence the journey was quickly determined and Jia Lian and Dai-yu took leave of all the rest and, embarking with their attendants, set sail for Yangchow. If you wish for further details, you may learn them in the following chapter.
Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith.
Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill.
Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins.
Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them.
Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction.
Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky.
Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction.
Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time.
Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them. At the time, the rainy season had just passed, and clouds rose up from every direction. Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm.
Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere.
Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation.
Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling.
Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement.
Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics.
Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society.
Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree.
Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way.
Though always making trouble, they are nevertheless earnest and sincere. Gossip is never cynical; even if the thing in question is nothing but empty rumors, the utmost care is still put into their creation. Baseless and unreliable as these rumors may be, they are not without a certain warmth of feeling. They mind their own business: whatever others may say, they will stick to their version—to them even settled opinions are taken under advisement. It is not that gossip takes a different political view, but that it does not take any political view; in fact, it lacks the most basic knowledge about politics. Always going by back roads and entering through side doors, it does not stand in opposition to society—it forms its own society. As far as society is concerned, these are small and inconsequential things, like twigs and knots on a tree. And precisely because society never takes these things seriously, they are able to maneuver unseen through the darkness and have their way. Combined together, they constitute a power that should not be underestimated, in the way that a butterfly beating its wings here can cause a hurricane in a faraway place.
Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground.
Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed.
Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .'
Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home?
Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home? Go home?
Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home? Go home? Yes, go home!
Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home? Go home? Yes, go home! Go home . . .'
Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home? Go home? Yes, go home! Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west.
Though killing had become a way of life for Granddad, he dropped his arm to his side and let it hang there like a dead snake; the pistol fell to the ground. Father bent over and picked it up, stuck it into his belt, and tugged on Granddad, who stood as though drunk or paralysed. 'Let's go home, Dad, let's go home. . . .' 'Home? Go home? Yes, go home! Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race.
Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling.
Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners.
Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow.
Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew.
Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart.
Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers.
Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness.
Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri.
Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs.
Though the answer to this question may at first seem to border on the absurd, reflection will show that there is a good deal more in it than meets the eye.
Though the answer to this question may at first seem to border on the absurd, reflection will show that there is a good deal more in it than meets the eye. Long ago, when the goddess Nǚ-wa was repairing the sky, she melted down a great quantity of rock and, on the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains, moulded the amalgam into thirty-six thousand, five hundred and one large building blocks, each measuring seventy-two feet by a hundred and forty-four feet square.
Though the answer to this question may at first seem to border on the absurd, reflection will show that there is a good deal more in it than meets the eye. Long ago, when the goddess Nǚ-wa was repairing the sky, she melted down a great quantity of rock and, on the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains, moulded the amalgam into thirty-six thousand, five hundred and one large building blocks, each measuring seventy-two feet by a hundred and forty-four feet square. She used thirty-six thousand five hundred of these blocks in the course of her building operations, leaving a single odd block unused, which lay, all on its own, at the foot of Greensickness Peak in the aforementioned mountains.
Though the answer to this question may at first seem to border on the absurd, reflection will show that there is a good deal more in it than meets the eye. Long ago, when the goddess Nǚ-wa was repairing the sky, she melted down a great quantity of rock and, on the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains, moulded the amalgam into thirty-six thousand, five hundred and one large building blocks, each measuring seventy-two feet by a hundred and forty-four feet square. She used thirty-six thousand five hundred of these blocks in the course of her building operations, leaving a single odd block unused, which lay, all on its own, at the foot of Greensickness Peak in the aforementioned mountains. Now this block of stone, having undergone the melting and moulding of a goddess, possessed magic powers.
Though the answer to this question may at first seem to border on the absurd, reflection will show that there is a good deal more in it than meets the eye. Long ago, when the goddess Nǚ-wa was repairing the sky, she melted down a great quantity of rock and, on the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains, moulded the amalgam into thirty-six thousand, five hundred and one large building blocks, each measuring seventy-two feet by a hundred and forty-four feet square. She used thirty-six thousand five hundred of these blocks in the course of her building operations, leaving a single odd block unused, which lay, all on its own, at the foot of Greensickness Peak in the aforementioned mountains. Now this block of stone, having undergone the melting and moulding of a goddess, possessed magic powers. It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted.
Though the answer to this question may at first seem to border on the absurd, reflection will show that there is a good deal more in it than meets the eye. Long ago, when the goddess Nǚ-wa was repairing the sky, she melted down a great quantity of rock and, on the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains, moulded the amalgam into thirty-six thousand, five hundred and one large building blocks, each measuring seventy-two feet by a hundred and forty-four feet square. She used thirty-six thousand five hundred of these blocks in the course of her building operations, leaving a single odd block unused, which lay, all on its own, at the foot of Greensickness Peak in the aforementioned mountains. Now this block of stone, having undergone the melting and moulding of a goddess, possessed magic powers. It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted. Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation.
Though the answer to this question may at first seem to border on the absurd, reflection will show that there is a good deal more in it than meets the eye. Long ago, when the goddess Nǚ-wa was repairing the sky, she melted down a great quantity of rock and, on the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains, moulded the amalgam into thirty-six thousand, five hundred and one large building blocks, each measuring seventy-two feet by a hundred and forty-four feet square. She used thirty-six thousand five hundred of these blocks in the course of her building operations, leaving a single odd block unused, which lay, all on its own, at the foot of Greensickness Peak in the aforementioned mountains. Now this block of stone, having undergone the melting and moulding of a goddess, possessed magic powers. It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted. Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation. One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance.
Though the answer to this question may at first seem to border on the absurd, reflection will show that there is a good deal more in it than meets the eye. Long ago, when the goddess Nǚ-wa was repairing the sky, she melted down a great quantity of rock and, on the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains, moulded the amalgam into thirty-six thousand, five hundred and one large building blocks, each measuring seventy-two feet by a hundred and forty-four feet square. She used thirty-six thousand five hundred of these blocks in the course of her building operations, leaving a single odd block unused, which lay, all on its own, at the foot of Greensickness Peak in the aforementioned mountains. Now this block of stone, having undergone the melting and moulding of a goddess, possessed magic powers. It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted. Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation. One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk.
Though the answer to this question may at first seem to border on the absurd, reflection will show that there is a good deal more in it than meets the eye. Long ago, when the goddess Nǚ-wa was repairing the sky, she melted down a great quantity of rock and, on the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains, moulded the amalgam into thirty-six thousand, five hundred and one large building blocks, each measuring seventy-two feet by a hundred and forty-four feet square. She used thirty-six thousand five hundred of these blocks in the course of her building operations, leaving a single odd block unused, which lay, all on its own, at the foot of Greensickness Peak in the aforementioned mountains. Now this block of stone, having undergone the melting and moulding of a goddess, possessed magic powers. It could move about at will and could grow or shrink to any size it wanted. Observing that all the other blocks had been used for celestial repairs and that it was the only one to have been rejected as unworthy, it became filled with shame and resentment and passed its days in sorrow and lamentation. One day, in the midst of its lamentings, it saw a monk and a Taoist approaching from a great distance, each of them remarkable for certain eccentricities of manner and appearance. When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties!
Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it.
Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane.
Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons.
Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop.
Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it?
Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years.
Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed.
Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon.
Though the scene is less refined, it has a sharpness about it. The silent film being played here is more like a sweeping epic, the action coming on like a hurricane. Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence.
Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth.
Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment.
Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness?
Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back?
Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly.
Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris.
Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies.
Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself.
Though their efforts were naïve, they were also down-to-earth. At the first National Conference on Science, Guo Moruo, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, declared that it was the season of rebirth and renewal for China's battered science establishment. Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality.
Though they and their handful of domestics escaped unhurt, their house, which was only next door to the temple, was soon reduced to a heap of rubble, while Shi-yin stood by helpless, groaning and stamping in despair.
Though they and their handful of domestics escaped unhurt, their house, which was only next door to the temple, was soon reduced to a heap of rubble, while Shi-yin stood by helpless, groaning and stamping in despair. After some discussion with his wife, Shi-yin decided that they should move to their farm in the country; but a series of crop failures due to flooding and drought had led to widespread brigandage in those parts, and government troops were out everywhere hunting down the mutinous peasants and making arrests.
Though they and their handful of domestics escaped unhurt, their house, which was only next door to the temple, was soon reduced to a heap of rubble, while Shi-yin stood by helpless, groaning and stamping in despair. After some discussion with his wife, Shi-yin decided that they should move to their farm in the country; but a series of crop failures due to flooding and drought had led to widespread brigandage in those parts, and government troops were out everywhere hunting down the mutinous peasants and making arrests. In such conditions it was impossible to settle on the farm, so Shi-yin sold the land and, taking only two of the maids with them, went with his wife to seek refuge with his father-in-law, Feng Su.
Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky.
Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction.
Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time.
Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm.
Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path.
Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused.
Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something.
Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body.
Threads of sunshine flashed in the sky. We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women.
Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood.
Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess."
Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han.
Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District.
Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued.
Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player.
Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it.
Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives."
Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said.
Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.'
Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer.
Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!'
Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror.
Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse:
Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! ---
Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!'
Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her.
Three days hence I shall come again to reclaim it, by which time I guarantee that your illness will have gone.' With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again.
Three days later
Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization?
Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No.
Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information.
Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages.
Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society?
Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage.
Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards.
Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific?
Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye.
Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away.
Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along.
Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching.
Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles.
Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere.
Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist.
Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!"
Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching. The man was over fifty years old, and his face was already full of wrinkles. He was very nervous in front of Ye, and spilled books everywhere. After they left the gatehouse, Ye heard him say to the students: "Children, that was a scientist. A real, bona fide scientist!" After that, children would come to her for tutoring every few days.
Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle.
Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers.
Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars.
Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood.
Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why?
Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy.
Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light.
Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.'
Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy. I don't know how long I lay there, but when I opened my eyes all I could see was a bright-red light. The fox fairy was licking my wounds.' In his home, Old Geng – Eighteen Stabs Geng – kept a fox-fairy memorial tablet, which some Red Guards decided to smash during the Cultural Revolution.
Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill.
Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.'
Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other.
Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight.
Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.'
Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him.
Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born.
Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune.
Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist.
Three things could have proved my innocence:
Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog;
Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye;
Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun.
Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman.
Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary.
Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi.
Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching.
Three things could have proved my innocence: 1. The team leader had no dog; 2. The dog was born blind in the left eye; 3. I'm a man with no hands who can't aim a gun. Finally, none of the three requirements could be established: the team leader did have a brown dog; her left eye was indeed blinded by a shot; I could not only aim a gun but was also was an excellent marksman. To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad.
Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body.
Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her.
Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell.
Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever.
Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others.
Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her?
Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her?
Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed.
Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever. This was punishment for her betrayal, the betrayal that exceeded all others. She sank into terror: not for her, but for her unborn child—was the child still in her? Or had she already been born into this hell to suffer eternally with her? She didn't know how much time had passed. Gradually the three suns moved farther away.
Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human.
Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair.
Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair?
Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it?
Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem.
Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem?
Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do.
Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something.
Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair? Did you see it? They said, Then confess your speculation problem. Again I asked, How do you know I had a speculation problem? They said, A traitorship problem would do. Anyway, you have to confess something. As far as what specific problem you want to confess, that's up to you.
Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth.
Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth. Her bottom was very round.
Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth. Her bottom was very round. Fuck, I felt terrific.
Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth. Her bottom was very round. Fuck, I felt terrific. She immediately behaved herself after getting spanked.
Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth. Her bottom was very round. Fuck, I felt terrific. She immediately behaved herself after getting spanked. She became very submissive, not saying another word.
Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth. Her bottom was very round. Fuck, I felt terrific. She immediately behaved herself after getting spanked. She became very submissive, not saying another word. Of course, it was wrong to slap her bottom, but I thought this kind of thing might not be what other damaged goods and their lovers get into.
Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth. Her bottom was very round. Fuck, I felt terrific. She immediately behaved herself after getting spanked. She became very submissive, not saying another word. Of course, it was wrong to slap her bottom, but I thought this kind of thing might not be what other damaged goods and their lovers get into. So the incident seemed beside the point and I didn't write about it.
Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner.
Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member.
Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?'
Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!'
Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors!
Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground.
Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong!
Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast.
Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!' Horrors! The sight he saw when he looked down made Jia Rui want to sink into the ground. It was Jia Rong! He turned to bolt, but Jia Qiang held him fast. 'Oh no you don't!
Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend.
Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father.
Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum.
Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name.
Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan.
Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards.
Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution.
Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist.
Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution. During her struggle sessions, the Red Guards had hung a pair of high heels around her neck and streaked her face with lipstick to show how she had lived the corrupt lifestyle of a capitalist. Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf....
Thus, this is a very difficult task.
Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible."
Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day.
Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation."
Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA.
Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?"
Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said.
Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi.
Thus, this is a very difficult task. Some think it's impossible." A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer said, "We believe that the only chance for success is to rely on spies on Judgment Day. If they're familiar with where the Trisolaran information is stored, they can control the area or move the storage equipment elsewhere right before our operation." Someone asked, "Reconnaissance and monitoring of Judgment Day have always been the responsibility of NATO military intelligence and the CIA. Do we have such spies?" "No," the NATO liaison said. "Then we have nothing more to discuss except bullshit," said Da Shi. He was met with annoyed looks.
Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood.
Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day.
Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on.
Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious.
Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons.
Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers.
Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something.
Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow.
Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood. This hodgepodge of activity was enough to fill up half her day. Sometimes she was so busy she could hardly keep up with all the goings-on. The hustle-bustle on Peace Lane was both invasive and highly contagious. Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald.
Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons.
Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop.
Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it?
Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years.
Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed.
Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon.
Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence.
Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past.
Time has stopped for the seagulls soaring across the sky, as it has for the pigeons. That's what he, too, wanted—for time to stop. That's not too much to ask, is it? He didn't ask for an eternity, only the last fifty years. His request was restrained, like the sunrise in the city, which does not come up over the sea or the horizon, but from the rooftops—its beginning and the end curtailed. In fact, the city is still a child and doesn't have many days to look back upon. But a child like Old Colour was already an old man, who, bypassing experience, went straight to reminiscence. All of his deepest thoughts were dialogues with the past. At least the clock in the Customs House was still ringing, in a world where everything else seemed to have vanished like clouds and mist, and the sound he heard was the very sound heard decades ago.
Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently.
Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages.
Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways.
Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas.
Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout.
Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have.
Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day.
Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack.
Time is of the essence, and we must work efficiently. "Note that any plan must guarantee one thing: the secure capture of the Trisolaran messages. Judgment Day was rebuilt from an old tanker, and both the superstructure and the interior have been extensively renovated with complex structures to contain many new rooms and passageways. Supposedly even the crew relies on a map when entering unfamiliar areas. We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy.
Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead.
Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there.
Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul.
Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury.
Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today.
Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult.
Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away.
Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul. Six days later, the fifteenth day of the eighth month, the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. A bright round moon climbed slowly in the sky above the solemn, silent sorghum fields, bathing the tassels in its light until they shimmered like mercury. Among the chiselled flecks of moonlight Father caught a whiff of the same sickly odour, far stronger than anything you might smell today. Commander Yu was leading him by the hand through the sorghum, where three hundred fellow villagers, heads pillowed on their arms, were strewn across the ground, their fresh blood turning the black earth into a sticky muck that made walking slow and difficult. The smell took their breath away. A pack of corpse-eating dogs sat in the field staring at Father and Commander Yu with glinting eyes.
To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru.
To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good.
To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses.
To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow.
To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom.
To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously.
To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again.
To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed.
To Lady Wang, however, she reported that she had asked the others and altogether obtained more than two ounces of ginseng which she had sent to Dai-ru. Jia Rui now wanted desperately to live and eagerly swallowed every medicine that they offered him; but all was a waste of money, for nothing seemed to do him any good. One day a lame Taoist appeared at the door asking for alms and claiming to be able to cure retributory illnesses. Jia Rui, who chanced to overhear him, called out from his bed: 'Quick, tell the holy man to come in and save me!' and as he called, he kotowed with his head on the pillow. The servants were obliged to bring the Taoist into the bedroom. Jia Rui clung to him tenaciously. 'Holy one, save me!' he cried out again and again. The Taoist sighed. 'No medicine will cure your sickness.
To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before.
To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed.
To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.'
To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room.
To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply.
To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is.
To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.'
To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile.
To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.'
To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty.
To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders.
To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.'
To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought.
To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu?
To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu?
To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?'
To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket.
To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.' But the Helmsman appeared to be deep in thought. 'Hai Dafu? Hai Dafu? Is there a eunuch with that name in the Tartar Palace?' He turned to Trinket. 'Show me a few of the things he taught you, little brother,' he said.
To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off.
To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground.
To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep.
To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour.
To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too.
To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans.
To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season.
To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp.
To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear.
To be tricked so easily!
To be tricked so easily! What trick?
To be tricked so easily! What trick? What are you talking about?
To be tricked so easily! What trick? What are you talking about? I played dumb.
To be tricked so easily! What trick? What are you talking about? I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything.
To be tricked so easily! What trick? What are you talking about? I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not?
To be tricked so easily! What trick? What are you talking about? I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed.
To be tricked so easily! What trick? What are you talking about? I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her.
To be tricked so easily! What trick? What are you talking about? I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here.
To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear.
To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant.
To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters.
To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next.
To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts.
To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day.
To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought.
To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up.
To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage.
To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!"
To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent.
To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering.
To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned.
To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage.
To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient.
To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher.
To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage.
To develop a revolutionary science, we must overthrow the black banner of capitalism represented by the theory of relativity!" Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row.
To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place.
To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time.
To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments.
To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture.
To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope.
To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard.
To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily.
To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye.
To explain how she came to this realization, we need to go all the way back to the time I returned from the hospital and left for the mountains from her place. I asked her to come to see me and she hesitated for a long time. When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down.
To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.'
To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied.
To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!'
To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself.
To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides.
To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling.
To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse.
To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.'
To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself. Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster.
To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her.
To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?"
To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun.
To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ."
To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added.
To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face.
To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners?
To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles?
To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles? He is decent enough to treat you with respect and come to visit; but don't take it as a sign that you can walk all over him.
To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed.
To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory.
To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan.
To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother.
To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence.
To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses.
To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else?
To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study.
To him, therefore, all members of his own sex without distinction were brutes who might just as well not have existed. Only in the case of his father, uncles and brother, where rudeness and disobedience were expressly forbidden by the teachings of Confucius, did he make an exception – and even then the allowances he made in respect of the fraternal bond were extremely perfunctory. It certainly never occurred to him that his own maleness placed him under any obligation to set an example to the younger males in his clan. The latter – Jia Huan included – reciprocated with a healthy disrespect only slightly tempered by their fear of his doting grandmother. But Bao-chai was ignorant of all this; and fearing that Bao-yu might embarrass them all by delivering a big brother's telling-off, she hastened to Jia Huan's defence. 'What are you crying about in the middle of the New Year holidays?' said Bao-yu to Jia Huan, ignoring Bao-chai's excuses. 'If you don't like it here, why don't you go somewhere else? I think your brains must have been addled by too much study. Can't you see that if there is something you don't like, there must be something else you do like, and that all you've got to do is leave the one and go after the other?
To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl.
To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing.
To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly.
To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?'
To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian.
To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.'
To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment.
To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?'
To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly. 'Why have you brought her here?' 'She's the Little Countess,' said Butcher Qian. The Mu Family's Little Countess.' Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian.
To keep silent meant to acquiesce.
To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal.
To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down.
To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view.
To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye.
To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went.
To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter.
To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me.
To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye. With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence.
To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary.
To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi.
To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching.
To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad.
To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me.
To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet.
To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce.
To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal.
To make matters worse, I'd borrowed an air rifle from Luo Xiaosi not long before the incident, and using a bowl of mung beans as bullets, killed a couple of pounds of mice in an empty granary. Of course, there were other crack shots on our production team, and one of them was Luo Xiaosi. When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down.
To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself.
To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky.
To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine.
To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life.
To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires;
To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky.
To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered.
To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls.
To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky. Only much later did I realize that life is a slow process of being hammered. People grow old day after day, their desire disappears little by little, and finally they become like those hammered bulls. However, that idea never crossed my mind on my twenty-first birthday.
To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess."
To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han.
To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District.
To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued.
To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player.
To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it.
To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives."
To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said.
To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem.
To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them.
To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls.
To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife.
To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them.
To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working.
To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them.
To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans.
To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls!
To prevent our bulls from hurting each other and slowing down the spring plowing, we castrated all of them. I was present every time they castrated the bulls. Ordinary bulls could just be cut with a knife. But for extremely wild ones, you have to employ the art of hammer-smashing, which is to cut open their scrotums, take out the balls, and then use a wooden hammer to pulverize them. From then on these altered bulls knew nothing but grazing and working. No need to tie them down if you wanted to kill them. Our team leader, the one who always wielded the hammer, had no doubts that surgery of this kind would also work on humans. He would shout at us all the time: You young bulls! You need a good hammering to make you behave.
To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death!
To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time.
To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words.
To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit:
To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?"
To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered.
To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?"
To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted.
To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority.
To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath.
To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair.
To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart.
To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul.
To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone.
To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand.
To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang.
To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside.
To return to the highest point in the city and look down on it from another angle: clothes hanging out to dry on the cluttered bamboo poles hint at the private lives and loves that lie hidden beneath. In the garden, potted balsams, ghost flowers, scallions, and garlic also breathe the faint air of a secret affair. The empty pigeon cage up on the roof is an empty heart. Broken roof tiles lying in disarray are symbols of the body and soul. Some of the gullylike alleys are lined with cement, others with cobblestone. The cement alleys make you feel cut off, while the cobblestone alleys give the sensation of a fleshy hand. Footsteps sound different in these two types of longtang. In the former the sound is crisp and bright, but in the latter it is something that you absorb and keep inside. The former is a collection of polite pleasantries, the latter of words spoken from the bottom of one's heart.
To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe.
To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer.
To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, '
To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again.
To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long.
To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for?
To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me?
To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. '
To start with you'd just have about half-an-hour's pain every day, not very severe. Then, as time went by, it would get gradually worse and the periods when you felt it would get longer. After about a year you would be in pain continuously, night and day, and the pain would get so terrible that in the end you would be dashing your head against walls and tearing the flesh of your arms and legs with your teeth, ' He sighed again. 'Unfortunately my health is getting so bad that I doubt if I can wait that long. Now then, no one else has an antidote for this poison but me, so why don't you be a good little boy and tell me who you are working for? Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it.
To summarize, it went like this:
To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold.
To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me.
To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains.
To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape.
To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up.
To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing.
To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair.
To summarize, it went like this: The military deputy had a personal grudge against me, which was twofold. Firstly, I told the relief delegation that I had been beaten unconscious, which made the military deputy lose face; secondly, he and I fought over a woman, which was why he was always trying to screw me. So, when I learned he was about to become Regimental Commander, I felt that I couldn't take it anymore and fled into the mountains. Even today I still believe that was the true reason for my escape. But they said that the military deputy hadn't become Regimental Commander, so my explanation for running away wouldn't stand up. So, they said my confessions were unconvincing. A convincing confession would be that Chen Qingyang and I were having a love affair. As the saying goes: For sex, a man would dare anything.
To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship.
To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing.
To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends.
To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her.
To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy.
To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day.
To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this.
To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship.
To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship. Great friendship is a promise.
To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City.
To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them.
To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here.
To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth.
To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang.
To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time.
To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope.
To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists.
To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore.
To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height.
To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside.
To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye.
To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold.
To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand.
To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile.
To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting.
To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair.
To the left of him was a full-length mirror from behind which two girls now emerged, both about fifteen or sixteen years old and of much the same build and height. They addressed him by name and asked him to come inside. Slightly overawed, he muttered something in reply and hurried after them, not daring to take more than a furtive glance at them from the corner of his eye. They ushered him into a tent-like summer 'cabinet' of green net, whose principal furniture was a tiny lacquered bed with crimson hangings heavily patterned in gold. On this Bao-yu, wearing everyday clothes and a pair of bedroom slippers, was reclining, book in hand. He threw the book down as Jia Yun entered and rose to his feet with a welcoming smile. Jia Yun swiftly dropped knee and hand to floor in greeting. Bidden to sit, he modestly placed himself on a bedside chair. 'After I invited you round to my study that day,' said Bao-yu, 'a whole lot of things seemed to happen one after the other, and I'm afraid I quite forgot about your visit.'
To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down!
To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing.
To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!'
To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li.
To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating.
To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.'
To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness.
To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence:
To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating. I didn't see you because I had my head under the clothes.' But when the old woman proceeded to go on about leading young men astray and marrying her off to a servant and what not, she felt wronged and humiliated, and in spite of her efforts to restrain them, burst into tears of sheer helplessness. Bao-yu had heard all this, and though too embarrassed to argue, could scarcely refrain from saying a word or two in Aroma's defence: 'She's ill.
To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move.
To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen.
To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief.
To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames.
To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front?
To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real!
To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?'
To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back.
To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes.
To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid."
To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more.
To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart.
To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself.
To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant....
To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them.
To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream.
To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book....
To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents.
Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath.
Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out.
Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush.
Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly.
Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting.
Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct.
Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch.
Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past.
Today, everything looks worn out, exposing bit by bit what lies underneath. One strand at a time, the first rays of the morning sun shine through just as, one by one, the city lights go out. Everything begins from a cover of light fog, through which a horizontal ray of light crafts an outline as if drawing it out with a fine brush. First to appear are the dormer windows protruding from the rooftop tingzijian of those traditional longtang buildings, showing themselves off with a certain self-conscious delicacy; the wooden shutters are carefully delineated, the handmade rooftop tiles are arranged with precision, even the potted roses on the windowsills have been cared for painstakingly. Next to emerge are the balconies; here articles of clothing hung out to dry the night before cling motionless like a scene out of a painting. The cement on the balustrade peels away to reveal the rusty red bricks beneath—this too looks as if painted in a picture, each brushstroke appearing clear and distinct. After that come the cracked gable walls, lined with traces of green moss that look cold and clammy to the touch. The first rays of light shining on the gable walls create a stunning picture, a gorgeous portrait, bearing just a hint of desolation, fresh and new yet not without a past. At this moment the cement pavement of the longtang is still enveloped in fog, which lingers thick in the back alleys.
Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time.
Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words.
Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit:
Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?"
Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered.
Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?"
Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted.
Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority.
Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted. "Einstein is a reactionary academic authority. He would serve any master who dangled money in front of him.
Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history.
Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before.
Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below.
Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor.
Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky.
Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood....
Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest.
Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her.
Together, they formed a condensed version of modern history. Numerous members of the April Twenty-eighth Brigade had engaged in similar displays before. They'd stand on top of the building, wave a flag, shout slogans through megaphones, and scatter flyers at the attackers below. Every time, the courageous man or woman had been able to retreat safely from the hailstorm of bullets and earn glory for their valor. The new girl clearly thought she'd be just as lucky. She waved the battle banner as though brandishing her burning youth, trusting that the enemy would be burnt to ashes in the revolutionary flames, imagining that an ideal world would be born tomorrow from the ardor and zeal coursing through her blood.... She was intoxicated by her brilliant, crimson dream until a bullet pierced her chest. Her fifteen-year-old body was so soft that the bullet hardly slowed down as it passed through it and whistled in the air behind her. The young Red Guard tumbled down along with her flag, her light form descending even more slowly than the piece of red fabric, like a little bird unwilling to leave the sky.
Too late. Just too late.'
Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it.
Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late.
Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?'
Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch.
Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep?
Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again.
Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing.
Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy?
Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect.
Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.'
Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling.
Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but...
Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said.
Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.'
Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?'
Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly.
Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.' Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!'
Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep.
Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again.
Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs.
Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness?
Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year.
Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him.
Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect.
Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse.
Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair.
Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared.
Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat.
Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting.
Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet.
Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds.
Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade.
Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously.
Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth.
Tortured moans emerged from the field of sorghum, and here and there among the bodies some movement appeared. Father was burning to ask Granddad to save those fellow villagers who were still alive, but when he saw the pale, expressionless look on his father's bronze face, the words stuck in his throat. During the most critical moments, Father was always slightly more alert than Granddad, perhaps because he concentrated on surface phenomena; superficial thought seems ideally suited to guerrilla fighting. At that moment, Granddad looked benumbed; his thoughts were riveted on a single point, which might have been a twisted face, or a shattered rifle, or a single spent bullet. He was blind to all other sights, deaf to all other sounds. This problem – or characteristic – of his would grow more pronounced over the coming decade. He returned to China from the mountains of Hokkaido with an unfathomable depth in his eyes, gazing at things as though he could will them to combust spontaneously. Father never achieved this degree of philosophical depth. In 1957, after untold hardships, when he finally emerged from the burrow Mother had dug for him, his eyes had the same look as in his youth: lively, perplexed, capricious.
Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again.
Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again. Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure.
Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again. Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure. And Bao-yu, though he too was distressed at the prospect of Dai-yu's leaving him, could scarcely seek to interfere in a matter affecting the natural feelings of a father and his child.
Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again. Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure. And Bao-yu, though he too was distressed at the prospect of Dai-yu's leaving him, could scarcely seek to interfere in a matter affecting the natural feelings of a father and his child. Grandmother Jia insisted that Jia Lian should accompany Dai-yu and see her safely there and back.
Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again. Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure. And Bao-yu, though he too was distressed at the prospect of Dai-yu's leaving him, could scarcely seek to interfere in a matter affecting the natural feelings of a father and his child. Grandmother Jia insisted that Jia Lian should accompany Dai-yu and see her safely there and back. The various gifts to be taken and the journey-money were, it goes without saying, duly prepared.
Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again. Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure. And Bao-yu, though he too was distressed at the prospect of Dai-yu's leaving him, could scarcely seek to interfere in a matter affecting the natural feelings of a father and his child. Grandmother Jia insisted that Jia Lian should accompany Dai-yu and see her safely there and back. The various gifts to be taken and the journey-money were, it goes without saying, duly prepared. A suitable day on which to commence the journey was quickly determined and Jia Lian and Dai-yu took leave of all the rest and, embarking with their attendants, set sail for Yangchow.
Towards the end of the year in which Jia Rui's troubles started Lin Ru-hai fell seriously ill and wrote a letter asking to see Dai-yu again. Though Grandmother Jia was plunged into deepest gloom by the letter, she was obliged to prepare with all possible expedition for her granddaughter's departure. And Bao-yu, though he too was distressed at the prospect of Dai-yu's leaving him, could scarcely seek to interfere in a matter affecting the natural feelings of a father and his child. Grandmother Jia insisted that Jia Lian should accompany Dai-yu and see her safely there and back. The various gifts to be taken and the journey-money were, it goes without saying, duly prepared. A suitable day on which to commence the journey was quickly determined and Jia Lian and Dai-yu took leave of all the rest and, embarking with their attendants, set sail for Yangchow. If you wish for further details, you may learn them in the following chapter.
Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away.
Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast.
Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry.
Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears.
Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father.
Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman.
Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village.
Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later.
Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry. Grandma, on the other hand, was crying bitterly, her shoulders heaving, her face bathed in tears. She lashed out at him, calling him a wolf cub, as mean as his wolf of a father. Later on he learned that that was the year Granddad, who loved Grandma dearly, had fallen in love with the hired girl, Passion, who had grown into a bright-eyed young woman. At the moment when Father bit Grandma, Granddad, who had grown tired of her jealousy, was living with Passion in a house he'd bought in a neighbouring village. Everyone said that this second grandma of mine was no economy lantern, and that Grandma was afraid of her, but this is something I'll clear up later. Second Grandma eventually had a girl by Granddad.
Trinket accompanied Big Beaver, Brother Li, and the other leaders to the main gate.
Trinket accompanied Big Beaver, Brother Li, and the other leaders to the main gate. Outside they found the members of the Lodge already waiting, between two and three hundred of them, spread out in V-shaped formation on either side of the gate, all with eager, expectant looks on their faces.
Trinket accompanied Big Beaver, Brother Li, and the other leaders to the main gate. Outside they found the members of the Lodge already waiting, between two and three hundred of them, spread out in V-shaped formation on either side of the gate, all with eager, expectant looks on their faces. After a while the same two big fellows came out carrying Whiskers between them in his hammock.
Trinket accompanied Big Beaver, Brother Li, and the other leaders to the main gate. Outside they found the members of the Lodge already waiting, between two and three hundred of them, spread out in V-shaped formation on either side of the gate, all with eager, expectant looks on their faces. After a while the same two big fellows came out carrying Whiskers between them in his hammock. 'Mao, old fellow, ' said Brother Li, 'you don't need to wait out here with us.
Trinket accompanied Big Beaver, Brother Li, and the other leaders to the main gate. Outside they found the members of the Lodge already waiting, between two and three hundred of them, spread out in V-shaped formation on either side of the gate, all with eager, expectant looks on their faces. After a while the same two big fellows came out carrying Whiskers between them in his hammock. 'Mao, old fellow, ' said Brother Li, 'you don't need to wait out here with us. You're our guest.'
Trinket accompanied Big Beaver, Brother Li, and the other leaders to the main gate. Outside they found the members of the Lodge already waiting, between two and three hundred of them, spread out in V-shaped formation on either side of the gate, all with eager, expectant looks on their faces. After a while the same two big fellows came out carrying Whiskers between them in his hammock. 'Mao, old fellow, ' said Brother Li, 'you don't need to wait out here with us. You're our guest.' 'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers.
Trinket accompanied Big Beaver, Brother Li, and the other leaders to the main gate. Outside they found the members of the Lodge already waiting, between two and three hundred of them, spread out in V-shaped formation on either side of the gate, all with eager, expectant looks on their faces. After a while the same two big fellows came out carrying Whiskers between them in his hammock. 'Mao, old fellow, ' said Brother Li, 'you don't need to wait out here with us. You're our guest.' 'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers. 'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.'
Trinket accompanied Big Beaver, Brother Li, and the other leaders to the main gate. Outside they found the members of the Lodge already waiting, between two and three hundred of them, spread out in V-shaped formation on either side of the gate, all with eager, expectant looks on their faces. After a while the same two big fellows came out carrying Whiskers between them in his hammock. 'Mao, old fellow, ' said Brother Li, 'you don't need to wait out here with us. You're our guest.' 'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers. 'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.' Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks.
Trinket accompanied Big Beaver, Brother Li, and the other leaders to the main gate. Outside they found the members of the Lodge already waiting, between two and three hundred of them, spread out in V-shaped formation on either side of the gate, all with eager, expectant looks on their faces. After a while the same two big fellows came out carrying Whiskers between them in his hammock. 'Mao, old fellow, ' said Brother Li, 'you don't need to wait out here with us. You're our guest.' 'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers. 'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.' Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust.
Trinket affected a sigh.
Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out.
Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.'
Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer.
Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch.
Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.'
Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again.
Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs.
Trinket affected a sigh. 'I suppose it's because I didn't rinse my mouth after spitting it out. Some of the poison must still have got into my stomach.' While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door.
Trinket almost stopped breathing.
Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well?
Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued.
Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful.
Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem.
Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you.
Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity.
Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.'
Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued. 'Getting yourself into the Emperor's graces like that—it could have been very useful. You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it.
Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind.
Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill.
Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done.
Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?'
Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her.
Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads.
Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.'
Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed.
Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?' 'Well, for the present,' said Butcher Qian, 'we've got to hide her somewhere safe and somewhere where the Mu people can't find her. There are a lot of them around in the Capital right now, and though it's to assassinate the Little Traitor that they're here, now that we've killed one of their people and they've kidnapped Brother Xu, you can be sure they're keeping a close watch on anywhere in the city where there are Triads. From now on we shan't be able to take a piss or a shit without their knowing about it.' Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language.
Trinket asked.
Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?'
Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh.
Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now.
Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.'
Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body.
Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering.
Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh.
Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body. An uncontrollable shivering took possession of him and his teeth began chattering. Nevertheless he managed a nervous laugh. 'G-g-goong-goong, you're speaking very—ha ha!—s-strangely tonight.'
Trinket began laughing loudly again.
Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs.
Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door.
Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal.
Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside.
Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand.
Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it.
Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window.
Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly.
Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction.
Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought.
Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.'
Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck.
Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out.
Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket.
Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.'
Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard.
Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket. 'I don't think he'll kill her.' He was only a couple of feet away from the old man and so scared that he was nearly wetting himself, but he dared not budge an inch, knowing that if he made the slightest movement he would be heard. 'Don't make any noise,' the old eunuch hissed to Blossom.
Trinket burst out laughing.
Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things.
Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu.
Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .'
Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously.
Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi.
Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty.
Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders.
Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi. To a practised liar like Trinket, however, this presented little difficulty. The old eunuch was acting on Oboi's orders. I suppose Oboi, being so important, was too grand to do the dirty work himself.'
Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace.
Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms.
Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped.
Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body.
Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor.
Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair.
Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl.
Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing.
Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace. He watched as Butcher Qian tore off the strips, opened out the carcass, and very gently lifted a large object out in his cradled arms. 'Coo!' he gasped. It was a human body. Butcher Qian laid the body on the floor. It was small and slight with an abundance of hair. To his astonishment Trinket found himself looking down at a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. She was dressed in the flimsiest of summer garments, her eyes were tightly closed, and her body was completely motionless except for the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. 'Who is this girl?' he asked softly.
Trinket could feel his skin crawling.
Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but...
Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said.
Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.'
Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?'
Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly.
Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!'
Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh.
Trinket could feel his skin crawling. 'But. . . but... I thought you didn't like soup,' he said. 'You said it made you cough.' 'I'm very fond of soup as a matter of fact,' said the old eunuch, 'but when the soup's poisoned, even if there's only a minute amount of poison in it, the effect of drinking it day after day could in the end become a little dangerous, don't you think?' 'I should say it could!' said Trinket indignantly. 'You think of everything, Goong-goong, don't you!' 'Oh, I don't know, ' said the old eunuch with a sigh. 'I'd originally been planning to let "you take the poison for about three months and then set you free so that it would have a nice long time to work on you.
Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms.
Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement.
Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up.
Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen.
Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word.
Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.'
Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied.
Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!'
Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word. To have won such fame, and so early in life too, is an almost unparalleled achievement.' Although Trinket had enough cheek to shame the devil and would normally, if anyone else had praised him like this, have treated it as an excuse to show off, he found himself, in the presence of this Helmsman with his gentleness and his air of quiet authority, completely tongue-tied. 'Sit down!' The Helmsman pointed to a chair and sat down himself.
Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil!
Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!'
Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit.
Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.'
Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch.
Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour.
Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit.
Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect.
Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!' But all he said was: 'It hurts a bit. I wouldn't have said it was interesting exactly.' 'Every morning when they deliver our food from the kitchens, you're still not back from gambling with your friends or wrestling with the Emperor, ' said the old eunuch. 'I noticed some time ago that the soup they serve is in need of seasoning, so every day I've been getting out one of the little bottles from my medicine chest and tipping a little of the powder in the soup to give it a bit of flavour. Only a tiny bit. Too much of the poison would have too obvious an effect. A smart lad like you doesn't miss much; but as I had been careful never to take soup myself anyway, you didn't suspect anything.'
Trinket did as he said.
Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud.
Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow.
Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion.
Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention.
Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony.
Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction.
Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil!
Trinket did as he said. A pain shot through his vitals, so intense that he cried out loud. He found himself panting, and the sweat stood out on his brow. As a matter of fact, for several weeks now he had from time to time been conscious of a slight pain in his left side which he put down to indigestion. Since it had invariably gone away after a bit, he had not paid it much attention. He had certainly never imagined that pressure on the source of this pain could produce such agony. 'Interesting, isn't it!' said the old eunuch with ill-disguised satisfaction. Trinket cursed him inwardly: 'Hateful Old Devil! Stinking Old Turtle!'
Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf.
Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself.
Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented.
Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual.
Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.'
Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before.
Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed.
Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.'
Trinket didn't understand what he was talking about, but he could tell from his pleased expression that some great weight had been lifted from his mind and couldn't help feeling pleased on his behalf. The Helmsman walked to and fro in the room, his hands clasped behind him, muttering to himself. 'Everything this Society has ever done has been unprecedented. All innovation lies ultimately in the hands of the individual. We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room.
Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing.
Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!'
Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him.
Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.'
Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly.
Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone.
Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen.
Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already.
Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake.
Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides.
Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling.
Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse.
Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.'
Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster.
Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done.
Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner.
Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy.
Trinket followed his example but noticed that the four older men remained standing, their arms held respectfully at their sides. 'I gather that your career as a strategist began very early,' said the Helmsman, smiling. 'Mr Mao tells me that already, near Victory Hill, when you were still not far from Yangzhou, you killed a Manchu officer by means of a ruse. I still haven't heard how you managed to arrest Oboi though.' Lifting his head slightly, Trinket caught a glimpse of those dazzling eyes and felt his heart beating faster. All desire to indulge in his customary trumpet-blowing drained from him on the instant and he found himself for once giving a completely honest account of what he had done. He told the Helmsman how he had become Rang Xi's favourite; how Oboi had threatened and insulted the young Emperor; and how he and the Emperor had joined forces to take Oboi prisoner. Out of a sense of loyalty to Kang Xi, he said nothing about Kang Xi stabbing Oboi in the back; but he made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had blinded Oboi with incense-ash and then hit him on the head with a bronze brazier, although he was fully aware that to a man of honour like the Helmsman this would seem, if not a third-rate, certainly a pretty second-rate way of overcoming an enemy. The Helmsman listened to all that Trinket had to say without making a single interruption.
Trinket forced a smile.
Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said.
Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.'
Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.'
Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket.
Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion.
Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone.
Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.'
Trinket forced a smile. 'Pity you're not my father,' he said. 'I could do with a nice, kind father like you.' 'Those two kinds of Martial Art I was teaching you, the Greater Catch-Can and the Merciful Guanyin,' said the old eunuch, '—I'd only started you on them: you couldn't be said to have more than a smattering of either.' 'You ought to teach me them properly, Goong-goong,' said Trinket. 'You're a world champion. You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head.
Trinket frowned.
Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy!
Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge?
Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?'
Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian.
Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads.
Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.'
Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded.
Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads. It's because the traitor Wu Sangui's son, Wu Yingxiong, is in town.' Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?'
Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing.
Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said.
Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.'
Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat.
Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.'
Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks.
Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features.
Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose.
Trinket got a shock when he saw the change that had come over her and wondered for a moment if she really had died of fright; but when he held his hand against her nostrils, he was relieved to find that she was still breathing. 'Little tart!' he said. 'You're only shamming dead.' It was by now obvious that she would die sooner than open her eyes for him, but he was damned if he was going to admit defeat. 'As the man reading the songbook while he rode his mule said, "We'll work something out as we go along,"' he thought: 'Old Trink's not going to be beaten by a smelly little girl like you.' He took a wet cloth and wiped the ink-marks from her cheeks. They came off fairly easily, revealing once more the beauty of her delicate, rather aristocratic features. She had fine eyebrows, long lashes, a small mouth and a slightly aquiline nose. But Trinket was unimpressed.
Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly.
Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone.
Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen.
Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already.
Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake.
Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name.
Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.'
Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket.
Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already. But Chen Jinnan is only the name I am known by on River and Lake. It is not my real name. My real name is Chen Yonghua.' 'I'll remember that,' said Trinket. 'And I promise not to tell anyone.'
Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu.
Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present.
Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him.
Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different.
Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own.
Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately.
Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket.
Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.'
Trinket guessed that the Helmsman was a far greater Master of the Martial Arts than the Old Devil had been and the thought suddenly struck him how wonderful it would be if the Helmsman were willing to take him on as a disciple, to be his teacher, his Shifu. Then, surely, he could become a real hero, not the fake one he was at present. He glanced shyly in the Helmsman's direction and found that cold, electric gaze directed at him. Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded.
Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick.
Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek.
Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak.
Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said.
Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards.
Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it?
Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what.
Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller.
Trinket had never had a writing-brush in his hand before and held it like a chopstick. Carrying it over to the bed, he proceeded to draw a small turtle with it on the Little Countess's left cheek. Her tears continued to flow, turning the drawing into an inky streak. 'I'm doing the pattern with the brush first,' he said. 'I'll be going over it with a knife afterwards. That's what they do when they make seals, isn't it? Ah, yes, Little Countess, I know what. When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!"
Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it.
Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late.
Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?'
Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch.
Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep?
Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again.
Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing.
Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy?
Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep? There's plenty of sleeping to come: sleeping all day, sleeping all night, sleeping and never waking up again. No more getting up in the morning, no more pains in the chest, no more coughing. What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?'
Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted.
Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do.
Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said.
Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .'
Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this.
Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?'
Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor.
Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew.
Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this. 'The Emperor knew this?' 'Of course he did, ' said Trinket, '—though I didn't realize at the time that he was the Emperor. Misty advised me not to let on that I knew. He said pretend to drink the soup but don't swallow it; then afterwards you can spit it back in the bowl.
Trinket laughed gleefully.
Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha!
Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me.
Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!'
Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak.
Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how.
Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said.
Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death.
Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it.
Trinket laughed.
Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language.
Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said.
Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.'
Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing.
Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass.
Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate.
Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us.
Trinket laughed. Here at last was someone who spoke his language. 'Sit down, Brother Qian,' he said. 'Let's take our time over this.' 'Thank you, Master,' said Butcher Qian, seating himself in one of the chairs and continuing. 'There were really two reasons why I hid the Little Countessinside this pig's carcass. One was to get her past the Palace Guard: they always search everyone at the gate. But it was also to get her past any of the Mu Family spies who might be out watching for us. There are some really dangerous people among that Mu lot, you can't afford to take any chances.
Trinket laughed: 'Yes.
Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?'
Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief.
Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.'
Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest.
Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times.
Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs.
Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward.
Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you?
Trinket nodded.
Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?'
Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher.
Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one.
Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity.
Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him.
Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either.
Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her.
Trinket nodded. 'They've come to assassinate the Little Traitor, you mean?' 'Right first time, Master, ' said the butcher. 'I always said you were a smart one. As long as the Old Traitor and the Little Traitor are in Yunnan, they can't touch them; but as soon as-one of them leaves Yunnan, it gives them an opportunity. The only thing is, the Little Traitor is taking no chances with his security: he's brought a whole lot of first-rate fighting-men to protect him, so they won't find it an easy job to kill him. I found out that those Mu folk do have another place in the city, but when I went to have a look there, the menfolk all seemed to have gone out, and there wasn't any sign of Brother Xu there either. The only people I found there were this girl and a couple of maids looking after her. It seemed too good a chance to miss, so—'
Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed.
Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there.
Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out.
Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment.
Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher.
Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away.
Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.'
Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out. He had too many secrets to want a young eunuch attendant living with him in his apartment. 'Before I brought her in, I closed the Holy Hall and Yang Cord points on her back and the Pillar of Heaven one on her neck so that she couldn't move or speak,' said the butcher. 'If you want her to eat anything, you'll have to open them up again; but before you do that, I'd advise you to first close the Ring Jump points on her legs so that she can't run away. The Mu people are all very skilled in the Martial Arts, and though a young girl like this isn't likely to know much about that sort of thing, it isn't worth taking any chances.' Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would.
Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room.
Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply.
Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is.
Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.'
Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile.
Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.'
Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him.
Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance.
Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile. 'Don't worry about that; just get on with it.' So Trinket struck up an attitude and began to go through the motions of the Merciful Guanyin repertoire—the rather limited parts of it, that is, that the old eunuch had taught him. He had already forgotten some bits of it, but could remember enough to put on some sort of performance. The Helmsman watched him with fixed attention and nodded when he had finished.
Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance.
Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange.
Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before.
Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome!
Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.'
Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled.
Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking.
Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up.
Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.' Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this.
Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him.
Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders.
Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed.
Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed.
Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket.
Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something.
Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!'
Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman.
Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders. 'Isn't the Helmsman coming here then?' asked Whiskers, dreadfully disappointed. None of those waiting had the heart to answer him, since they were all feeling equally disappointed. 'What's the matter with you all?' thought Trinket. 'Anyone would think someone had borrowed ten thousand taels off you and wouldn't pay it back, or you'd lost your wife's trousers gambling or something. What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away.
Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson.
Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu.
Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep.
Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on!
Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again?
Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air.
Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?'
Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her.
Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again? You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.'
Trinket rushed to open it for him and held up the door-curtain for him to go through.
Trinket rushed to open it for him and held up the door-curtain for him to go through. Then he followed him to the hall.
Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came.
Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?'
Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes.
Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?'
Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief.
Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.'
Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest.
Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times.
Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs.
Trinket shouted at her.
Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.'
Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster.
Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly.
Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we?
Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!'
Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter.
Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh!
Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we? Open your eyes and look at me, you smelly little tart!' But the Little Countess closed her eyes even tighter. 'Huh! Think you're on your Mu Family estate still, do you?' said Trinket.
Trinket showed interest.
Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times.
Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs.
Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward.
Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you?
Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court.
Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out.
Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!'
Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court. So you can bear me out. Oh Mr Jia, please let me have it if you've picked it up and I'll be able to see what she will give me for it!' Jia Yun had picked up a silk handkerchief a month previously at the time when his tree-planting activities had just started.
Trinket stole a glance at the scholar.
Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp.
Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him.
Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh.
Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms.
Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement.
Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up.
Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen.
Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up. 'By arresting and killing Oboi, the Manchu Champion,' said the scholar, speaking to the four older men but keeping his eyes on Trinket, 'our young hero here has avenged the deaths of countless numbers of our fellow-countrymen. In the course of a few days his name has become a household word.
Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again.
Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher.
Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said.
Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up!
Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!'
Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman.
Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One!
Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.'
Trinket stuck his tongue out in amazement and it was some time before he could put it back in again. Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket.
Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist.
Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.)
Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought.
Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.'
Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at.
Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket.
Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior.
Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.'
Trinket thought of the great awe in which the Mu Family were held by all the Brotherhood of River and Lake; of their stuck-up henchman the elder Bo—now dead, fortunately, struck down by one of his Triads—and his younger brother who had raged at him and nearly broken his wrist. (The bruise was still there, he saw on inspecting it, and only slightly fainter.) 'And now their Little Countess is in my hands,' he thought. 'I can beat her and curse her as much as I want to, and she won't be able to move a muscle.' The thought was so gratifying that it made him laugh out loud, causing the Little Countess to open her eyes to see what he was laughing at. 'Call yourself a countess, do you?' said Trinket. 'I suppose you think you're very superior. Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so.
Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him.
Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver.
Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar.
Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp.
Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him.
Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh.
Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms.
Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement.
Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh. Trinket could feel the scholar's strong hands on his arms. A warm sensation passed through his body, followed by a little tremor of excitement. He abandoned his kowtow and got up.
Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would.
Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her.
Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.'
Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian.
Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot.
Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass.
Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd.
Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly.
Trinket wanted to ask him where the Holy Hall and Ring Jump vital points were and how you closed and opened them; but then he remembered that, as Master of the Green Wood Lodge and a disciple of the great Helmsman, he was probably expected to know about these things and felt sure his subordinates would despise him if they found out that he was totally ignorant of these matters; so he just nodded and said that he would. 'Anyway, ' he thought, 'I shouldn't have any difficulty in handling her. She's only a girl.' 'Could you lend me a knife, Master?' said Butcher Qian. Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back.
Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different.
Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own.
Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately.
Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket.
Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.'
Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded.
Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly.
Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?'
Trinket was a shameless young blackguard and could look even the formidable Empress Dowager in the eye without blenching; but the Helmsman was somehow different. In the Helmsman's presence he had become suddenly terrified of misbehaving and as soon as their eyes met had quickly to avert his own. 'Do you know what the Triad Society is for?' the Helmsman asked him, speaking very slowly and deliberately. 'The Triad Society wants to drive out the Qing and restore the Ming,' said Trinket. 'It's for helping the Chinese and killing Tartars.' The Helmsman nodded. 'Exactly. Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly.
Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her.
Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said.
Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy.
Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out.
Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one.
Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight.
Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say.
Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful!
Trinket was at his wit's end to know what to do with her. 'You don't want to open your eyes but I want you to open them,' he said. 'All right, we'll play a little game and see who comes out best, the high and mighty Little Countess or the nasty little beggar-boy. For the time being I'm not going to cut your eyes out. I'll cut a little turtle on your left cheek and a cow-pat on the right one. Then, when the cuts have scarred over and you go out into the street, people will come crowding round in thousands to gaze at the sight. "Oh, look!" they'll say. "How beautiful! The beautiful Mu Countess with a turtle on one cheek and a cow-pat on the other!"
Trinket was horrified.
Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off.
Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me.
Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!'
Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track.
Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said.
Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old.
Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age.
Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me. Holy ding-a-ling dongs!' But the old man's thoughts were on another track. 'I had a son once,' he said. 'Unfortunately he died when he was only eight years old. If he'd lived, I might have had a grandson today of about your age. Tell me, is that Whiskers Mao your father?'
Trinket was slightly taken aback.
Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?'
Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.'
Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket.
Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling?
Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?'
Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature.
Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it.
Trinket was slightly taken aback. 'I'd never tell you a lie, Helmsman,' he said, 'but with the other Brothers, would I have to tell them the truth—all the time?' 'Perhaps not in minor matters,' said the Helmsman, 'but in important ones, yes.' 'Well that's all right,' said Trinket. 'What about gambling? If I'm gambling with other members of the Society, am I allowed to cheat a bit?' The Helmsman was unprepared for a question of this nature. 'Gambling is not a good thing,' he said with the faintest of smiles, 'but mere is nothing in the rules which forbids it. Of course, if you cheated them and they found out, they would probably beat you up, and there's no rule against that either: so you'd probably be well advised not to try.'
Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground.
Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself.
Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat.
Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on!
Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on! Take me there!'
Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on! Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly!
Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on! Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.'
Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on! Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see.
Trinket was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder and piss soaked through his trousers and began falling drip after drip on the ground. Fortunately the faint sound it made was not detected by the old eunuch; or if it was, he must have assumed that it was the little maid of honour who was wetting herself. He released the pressure on her throat. 'Come on! Take me there!' Blossom had no choice but to obey, but before they went, she shot a look full of tenderness at Trinket which seemed to say, 'Go, quickly! I promise I won't give you away.' That's the Empress Dowager's bedroom, over there,' she whispered, temporarily forgetting that the old man couldn't see. She began walking, very slowly, in me direction she had indicated.
Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre.
Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded.
Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome.
Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him.
Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver.
Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar.
Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp.
Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him.
Trinket was surprised and a little flattered that they should somehow have got hold of his made-up nom de guerre. This must be Whiskers' doing, he concluded. A man in his thirties dressed in the costume of a scholar rose to his feet as they entered, smiling a welcome. Trinket walked in and stood for a moment darting questioning glances around him. 'This is the Helmsman,' said Big Beaver. Trinket stole a glance at the scholar. He had a mild and gentle face, but there was a force in his flashing eyes which seemed to bore right through him and made him gasp. Almost unconsciously he sank to his knees and began to kowtow; but the scholar bent down to stop him. 'No, no, that's not necessary,' he said with a laugh.
Trinket was thrilled.
Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking.
Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up.
Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this.
Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan.
Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li.
Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.'
Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room.
Trinket was thrilled. The 'Mr' seemed to be sticking. Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first.
Trinket was too frightened to answer.
Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?'
Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it.
Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something.
Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family.
Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said.
Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.'
Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch.
Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.' 'Only a mother,' said the old eunuch. 'And what word do you use for "mother" in the Fujian dialect?'
Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot.
Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass.
Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd.
Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly.
Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back.
Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said.
Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens.
Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now.
Trinket wondered nervously what he wanted it for, but stooped down nevertheless and extracted the dagger from inside his boot. Butcher Qian took it from him and made an incision in the back of the pig's carcass. Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, '
Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment.
Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?'
Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian.
Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.'
Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure.
Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?'
Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries.
Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out.
Trinket's eyes grew round with astonishment. 'The Mu Family's Little Countess?' 'Young Lord Mu's little sister,' said Butcher Qian. The Mus have kidnapped our Brother Xu, so we've grabbed her as a hostage, just to make sure they don't do Brother Xu any harm.' 'Brilliant!' said Trinket, his surprise now mixed with pleasure. 'But how did you get hold of her?' 'Yesterday, after we found that Brother Xu had disappeared,' said Butcher Qian, 'while you and the others went back to Willow Lane, I went off on my own to make a few enquiries. First of all I wanted to find out whether the Mu Family had any other places in the city besides the Willow Lane one where they might be holding him; and secondly I wanted to know how many more of them there are, so that we have some idea what we are up against if it comes to a fight-out. Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away.
Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required.
Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition.
Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know.
Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!'
Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson.
Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu.
Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep.
Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on!
Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on! Surely you are not going to sleep again?
Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'.
Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'.
Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought.
Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr".
Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha!
Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".'
Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully.
Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind.
Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road.
True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming.
True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.'
True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly.
True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang!
True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.'
True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's.
True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings.
True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone.
True, there was a time when I should have been scared to come, because people always told me what a holy terror you were and how dangerous it was to cross you; but now I know that in reality you are all gentleness and fun, there is nothing that could stop me coming. I would come now if it cost me my life.' 'It's true then,' said Xi-feng, smiling delightedly. 'You really are an understanding sort of person --- so much more so than Rong or Qiang! I used to think that since they were such handsome and cultured-looking young men they must be understanding as well, but they turned out to be stupid brutes without the least consideration for other people's feelings.' This little speech went straight to Jia Rui's heart, and unconsciously he began edging his seat nearer to Xi-feng's. He peered closely at an embroidered purse that she was wearing and expressed a strong interest in one of her rings. 'Take care!' said Xi-feng in a low tone. 'The servants might see you!'
Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real.
Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm.
Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms.
Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him.
Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street.
Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping.
Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along.
Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs.
Truth becomes fiction when the fiction's true; Real becomes not-teal where the unreal's real. Shi-yin was on the point of following them through the archway when suddenly a great clap of thunder seemed to shake the earth to its very foundations, making him cry out in alarm. And there he was sitting in his study, the contents of his dream already half forgotten, with the sun still blazing on the ever-rustling plantains outside, and the wet-nurse at the door with his little daughter Ying-lian in her arms. Her delicate little pink-and-white face seemed dearer to him than ever at that moment, and he stretched out his arms to take her and hugged her to him. After playing with her for a while at his desk, he carried her out to the front of the house to watch the bustle in the street. He was about to go in again when he saw a monk and a Taoist approaching, the monk scabby-headed and barefoot, the Taoist tousle-haired and limping. They were behaving like madmen, shouting with laughter and gesticulating wildly as they walked along. When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?'
Try to forget about it!'
Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently.
Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment.
Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses.
Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers!
Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day.
Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself.
Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that?
Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you.
Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground.
Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs.
Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely.
Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky.
Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart.
Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought.
Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants.
Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red.
Tucking in his neck, he jumped into the ditch beneath the wall like a shot, bumping his head with a resounding thud against the frozen ground. Not sure if he was dead or alive, he tried moving his arms and legs. They were working, but barely. His crotch was all sticky. Fear raced through his heart. I've been hit, he thought. He sat up and stuck his hand down his pants. With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings.
Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face.
Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood.
Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her.
Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents.
Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died.
Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child.
Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health.
Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help.
Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them.
Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday."
Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first.
Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?"
Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly.
Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!"
Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?"
Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer.
Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her.
Turning to Wang Qiyao, he said, "Let's have a banquet to celebrate the child's one-month birthday." Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him.
Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate.
Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope.
Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details.
Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case.
Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers!
Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case?
Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case? Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world?
Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case? Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world? How many times do people do it every day?
Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case? Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world? How many times do people do it every day? And how many of them are important enough to be called cases?
Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women.
Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths.
Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor.
Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames.
Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd.
Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide.
Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim.
Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics.
Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor. The women, really girls, were much younger, second-year students from the junior high school attached to the university. Dressed in military uniforms and equipped with bandoliers, they exuded youthful vigor and surrounded Ye Zhetai like four green flames. His appearance excited the crowd. The shouting of slogans, which had slackened a bit, now picked up with renewed force and drowned out everything else like a resurgent tide. After waiting patiently for the noise to subside, one of the male Red Guards turned to the victim. "Ye Zhetai, you are an expert in mechanics. You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is.
Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here.
Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth.
Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang.
Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time.
Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope.
Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists.
Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore.
Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars.
Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire.
Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south.
Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape.
Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure.
Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them.
Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them.
Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face.
Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province.
Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province.
Two figures caught his eye, moving along the highway from the south. They walked close together, side by side, each of them wearing a coolie hat and a rain-cape. As they drew nearer, he recognized them with a cry of pleasure. 'It's Uncle Huang and Uncle Gu,' he said to the boy as he hurried out to greet them. 'Zongxi, Yanwu, what good wind blows you hither?' he called out to them. The one he addressed as 'Zongxi' was a somewhat portly man with a plentiful beard covering the lower half of his face. His full name was Huang Zongxi and he, like his host, was a man of Zhejiang Province. The other one, a tall, thin man with a swarthy complexion, was Gu Yanwu, a native of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu were two of the foremost scholars of their day.
Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny.
Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time.
Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy.
Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it.
Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago.
Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money.
Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult.
Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed.
Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it.
Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most.
Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms.
Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot.
Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor.
Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital.
Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life.
Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma.
Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body.
Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her.
Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully.
Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind.
Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road.
Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own.
Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance.
Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange.
Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before.
Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome!
Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance. After they had been riding along this side-road for about four miles, they came to a large farmhouse or grange. As they arrived at the entrance, a guard on the door shouted to the people inside, 'The guests have arrived,' whereupon the door opened and out came Brother Li, Big Beaver, and two other men whom Trinket hadn't seen before. One of these last clasped his hands politely and welcomed them in: 'Mr Mao, Mr Wei, welcome! Our Society's Helmsman looks forward to meeting you.'
Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room.
Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room. A glazed wine crock rested on the bar, its ladle hanging from the rim.
Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room. A glazed wine crock rested on the bar, its ladle hanging from the rim. A fat old man was sprawled on the kang.
Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room. A glazed wine crock rested on the bar, its ladle hanging from the rim. A fat old man was sprawled on the kang. Yu Zhan'ao recognised him as the Korean dog butcher they called Gook.
Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room. A glazed wine crock rested on the bar, its ladle hanging from the rim. A fat old man was sprawled on the kang. Yu Zhan'ao recognised him as the Korean dog butcher they called Gook. He had seen Gook once at the market in Ma Hamlet.
Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room. A glazed wine crock rested on the bar, its ladle hanging from the rim. A fat old man was sprawled on the kang. Yu Zhan'ao recognised him as the Korean dog butcher they called Gook. He had seen Gook once at the market in Ma Hamlet. The man could slaughter a dog in less than a minute, and the hundreds of dogs that lived in Ma Hamlet growled viciously when they saw him, their fur standing straight up, though they kept their distance.
Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches.
Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky.
Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young.
Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious.
Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle.
Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers.
Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars.
Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood.
Two sparrows crashed to the ground like hailstones as shotgun pellets tore noisily through the branches. Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why?
Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills.
Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones.
Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS
Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself.
Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.'
Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in!
Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!'
Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside.
Two storks stood in the shadow of a pine-tree, preening themselves with their long bills. The gallery surrounding the courtyard was hung with cages of unusual design in which perched or fluttered a wide variety of birds, some of them gay-plumaged exotic ones. Above the steps was a little five-frame penthouse building with a glimpse of delicately-carved partitions visible through the open doorway, above which a horizontal board hung, inscribed with the words CRIMSON JOYS AND GREEN DELIGHTS 'So that's why it's called "The House of Green Delights"' Jia Yun told himself. 'The name is taken from the inscription.' A laughing voice addressed him from behind one of the silk gauze casements: 'Come on in! It must be two or three months since I first forgot our appointment!' Jia Yun recognized the voice as Bao-yu's and hurried up the steps inside. He looked about him, dazzled by the brilliance of gold and semi-precious inlay-work and the richness of the ornaments and furnishings, but unable to see Bao-yu in the midst of it all.
Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that.
Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged.
Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal.
Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power.
Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions.
Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls.
Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room.
Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor.
Unable to decide on any one appearance, they remain fickle, sometimes looking like this, sometimes looking like that. Actually, despite their constant fluctuations, they always remain the same—the shape may shift but the spirit is unchanged. Back and forth they go, but in the end it's the same old story, like an army of a thousand united by a single goal. Those longtang that have entryways with stone gates emanate an aura of power. They have inherited the style of Shanghai's glorious old mansions. Sporting the facade of an official residence, they make it a point to have a grandiose entrance and high surrounding walls. But, upon entering, one discovers that the courtyard is modest and the reception area narrow—two or three steps and you are already at the wooden staircase across the room. The staircase is not curved, but leads straight up into the bedroom, where a window overlooking the street hints at romantic ardor. The trendy longtang neighborhoods in the eastern district of Shanghai have done away with such haughty airs.
Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went:
Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do!
Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!'
Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands:
Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid!
Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!'
Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her.
Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself.
Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...'
Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness?
Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year.
Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him.
Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect.
Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse.
Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair.
Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective.
Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients.
Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him. Physicians were called in to treat him and some bushels of cinnamon bark, autumn root, turtle-shell, black leek and Solomon's seal must at one time and another have been infused and taken without the least observable effect. Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg.
Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd.
Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly.
Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back.
Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said.
Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens.
Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now.
Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, '
Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket.
Unaware of the blade's incomparable sharpness, he was somewhat surprised at the ease with which it sank in, at once burying itself up to the hilt and slicing through fat and flesh as if it were bean curd. 'This is a good weapon you've got here, ' he said admiringly. In no time at all he had cut off the two forelegs and two large collops from the back. ''You can keep these to roast and eat yourself, Master, ' he said. The rest you can give to the little Goong-goongs to carry back to the kitchens. I'll take my leave now. If there's any business in the Society to report, I'll let you know straight away, ' 'Right, ' said Trinket. He glanced towards the Little Countess lying on the bed: 'This girl—she's sleeping very soundly.'
Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all.
Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway.
Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village.
Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him.
Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour.
Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless.
Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories.
Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum.
Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings.
Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather.
Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness.
Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot.
Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on.
Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky.
Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river.
Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river.
Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind.
Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister.
Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway.
Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area.
Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog.
Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine.
Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders.
Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded.
Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha.
Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water.
Uncle Arhat had died the year before on the Jiao-Ping highway. His corpse, after being hacked to pieces, had been scattered around the area. As the skin was being stripped from his body, his flesh jumped and quivered, as if he were a huge skinned frog. Images of that corpse sent shivers up Father's spine. Then he thought back to a night some seven or eight years earlier, when Grandma, drunk at the time, had stood in the distillery yard beside a pile of sorghum leaves, her arms around Uncle Arhat's shoulders. 'Uncle . . . don't leave,' she pleaded. 'If not for the sake of the monk, stay for the Buddha. If not for the sake of the fish, stay for the water. If not for my sake, stay for little Douguan.
Uncle Arhat shouted.
Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them.
Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill.
Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs.
Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently.
Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground.
Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy.
Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed.
Uncle Arhat shouted. Father sprang into action before the shout died out, snatching two corners of the tightly woven net they'd spread on the ground beforehand; they raised it in the air, scooping up a layer of crabs and revealing a clear spot of riverbank beneath them. Quickly tying the ends together and tossing the net to one side, they rushed back and lifted up another piece of netting with the same speed and skill. The heavy bundles seemed to hold hundreds, even thousands of crabs. As Father followed the troops into the sorghum field, he moved sideways, crablike, overshooting the spaces between the stalks and bumping them hard, which caused them to sway and bend violently. Still gripping tightly to Commander Yu's coat-tail, he was pulled along, his feet barely touching the ground. But he was getting sleepy. His neck felt stiff, his eyes were growing dull and listless, and his only thought was that as long as he could tag along behind Uncle Arhat to the Black Water River he'd never come back empty-handed. Father ate crab until he was sick of it, and so did Grandma.
Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs.
Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door.
Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal.
Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside.
Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand.
Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it.
Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window.
Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly.
Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand. The dagger had severed all four of the fingers on it. The old man calculated that the blow must have killed Trinket instantaneously and that he was probably already dead when he crashed through the window. 'Pity!' he muttered to himself, smiling grimly. The little devil didn't deserve to die so quickly.'
Under moonlight, these blocks of crumbling wood and brick look positively serene, like something out of a painting executed with minute brushstrokes; they too hold memories and aspirations.
Under moonlight, these blocks of crumbling wood and brick look positively serene, like something out of a painting executed with minute brushstrokes; they too hold memories and aspirations. The ringing bells make their evening rounds, reminding residents to watch their cooking fires, evincing a trace of warmth and goodwill from those who live there.
Under moonlight, these blocks of crumbling wood and brick look positively serene, like something out of a painting executed with minute brushstrokes; they too hold memories and aspirations. The ringing bells make their evening rounds, reminding residents to watch their cooking fires, evincing a trace of warmth and goodwill from those who live there. Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes.
Under moonlight, these blocks of crumbling wood and brick look positively serene, like something out of a painting executed with minute brushstrokes; they too hold memories and aspirations. The ringing bells make their evening rounds, reminding residents to watch their cooking fires, evincing a trace of warmth and goodwill from those who live there. Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes. Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles.
Under moonlight, these blocks of crumbling wood and brick look positively serene, like something out of a painting executed with minute brushstrokes; they too hold memories and aspirations. The ringing bells make their evening rounds, reminding residents to watch their cooking fires, evincing a trace of warmth and goodwill from those who live there. Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes. Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles. Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun.
Under moonlight, these blocks of crumbling wood and brick look positively serene, like something out of a painting executed with minute brushstrokes; they too hold memories and aspirations. The ringing bells make their evening rounds, reminding residents to watch their cooking fires, evincing a trace of warmth and goodwill from those who live there. Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes. Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles. Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood.
Under moonlight, these blocks of crumbling wood and brick look positively serene, like something out of a painting executed with minute brushstrokes; they too hold memories and aspirations. The ringing bells make their evening rounds, reminding residents to watch their cooking fires, evincing a trace of warmth and goodwill from those who live there. Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes. Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles. Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes.
Under moonlight, these blocks of crumbling wood and brick look positively serene, like something out of a painting executed with minute brushstrokes; they too hold memories and aspirations. The ringing bells make their evening rounds, reminding residents to watch their cooking fires, evincing a trace of warmth and goodwill from those who live there. Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes. Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles. Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity.
Under moonlight, these blocks of crumbling wood and brick look positively serene, like something out of a painting executed with minute brushstrokes; they too hold memories and aspirations. The ringing bells make their evening rounds, reminding residents to watch their cooking fires, evincing a trace of warmth and goodwill from those who live there. Mornings, however, begin with night-soil carts, clattering in to collect waste for fertilizer, and the raspy noises of brushes scrubbing out commodes. Amid the smoke of coal burners, laundry soaked overnight is taken out to be hung, banner-like, on bamboo poles. Every action, every gesture comes across to the onlooker as a boastful swagger or perhaps an exaggerated fit of pique; why, the collective provocation would be enough to darken the rising sun. Each Peace Lane has a few residents who are as old as the neighborhood. Being history's witnesses, they observe newcomers with knowing eyes. Some are not averse to mingling with newcomers, and this creates an impression of continuity. But on the whole they like to keep to themselves, adding an air of mystery to the neighborhood.
Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School.
Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle.
Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her.
Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods.
Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all.
Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people.
Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them.
Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog.
Under the circumstances, I recalled that the doctor at the fifteenth team, Chen Qingyang, had graduated from Beijing Medical School. Maybe she would be able to tell the difference between a hypodermic and a crotchet needle. So I went to see her. Not half an hour after my visit, she chased after me to my room, wanting me to prove that she wasn't damaged goods. Chen Qingyang said she didn't look down on damaged goods at all. In fact, from what she observed, damaged goods seemed to have soft hearts, loved to help others and, most of all, hated to disappoint people. Therefore, she even had a sneaking admiration for people like them. However, the problem was not whether damaged goods were good or not good, but lay in the fact that she was not damaged goods at all, just as a cat was not a dog. If a cat were called a dog, it wouldn't feel comfortable.
Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side.
Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears.
Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself.
Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?'
Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly.
Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests.
Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars.
Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him.
Under the eaves of a large house, some hundred yards from the road, a middle-aged scholar was standing with a ten- or eleven-year-old boy at his side. He was evidently affected by this little scene, for a groan escaped his lips and he appeared to be very close to tears. 'Poor creatures!' he murmured to himself. 'Papa,' said the little boy, 'what have they done wrong?' 'What indeed!' said the man, bitterly. 'During these last two days they must have made more than thirty arrests. All our best scholars. And all of them innocents, caught up in the net,' he added in an undertone, for fear that the soldiers might hear him. That girl's only a baby,' said the boy.
Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed.
Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night.
Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade.
Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others.
Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them.
Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers.
Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid.
Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip.
Under the lamp at the entrance to the longtang, the shingle advertising "Injection Nurse Wang Qiyao" looked as if it was waiting patiently to be noticed. The passing cars and the windswept fallen leaves hinted at concealed activities in the dark night. People came to Wang Qiyao in an unending parade. Those who stopped coming were quickly replaced by others. She would speculate about her patients' professions and backgrounds and was pleased to find most of her guesses correct as, with a few casual remarks, she pried the facts out of them. Her best sources were nannies accompanying little charges—these eagerly volunteered all kinds of unflattering information about their employers. A number of patients had nothing wrong with them, but came for routine health-enhancing shots, such as placenta fluid. They became so comfortable with her that they would drop by to gossip. Thus, without going out of her house, Wang Qiyao learned a great deal about the neighborhood.
Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away.
Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district?
Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness.
Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs.
Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation.
Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad.
Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory.
Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district.
Under the sky of the new district, the joyful laughter coming from the thirteenth floor of this joint-venture construction suddenly dissipates and the music fades away. But how much does that bit of happiness really matter in this new district? Playing out behind the honeycomb-like windows of those tall buildings is a fresh new form of happiness. In hotels so new that they have yet to acquire their four or five stars, there are buffets, dances, and receptions every night, as well as brazen games of passion that offered no excuses as they announced themselves to the world with "do not disturb" signs. With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean.
Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next.
Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts.
Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day.
Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought.
Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up.
Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage.
Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane.
Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest
Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly.
Understand?'
Understand?' The Little Countess blinked three times.
Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist.
Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company.
Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly.
Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir.
Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?'
Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin.
Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her.
Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy.
Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her. Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored.
Unfortunately public security confiscated it.
Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared.
Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it.
Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either.
Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan.
Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife.
Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room.
Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots.
Unfortunately public security confiscated it. I asked them to return it to me after my case was cleared. They said they couldn't find it. They didn't return my hunting gun either. Old Guo from the public security section promised shamelessly to buy it, but he only wanted to pay fifty yuan. In the end I got nothing back, not my gun or my knife. Chen Qingyang and I chatted for a long time before we committed our crime in the hotel room. Finally, she took off her shirt, but still wore her skirt and leather boots. I went over to sit next to her and moved her hair back; some of it had turned gray.
Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky.
Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young.
Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious.
Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle.
Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers.
Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars.
Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood.
Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why?
Uninjured sparrows saw their comrades hit the ground and flapped their wings, rising into the air like shrapnel sent flying high into a lethargic sky. Father had eaten some of Old Geng's sparrows when he was young. They were delicious. Three decades later, my older brother and I went into the sorghum field and engaged some crafty sparrows in a heated battle. Old Geng, who was already over seventy by then and lived alone as a pensioner, was one of our most revered villagers. Asked to speak at meetings to air grievances against the old order, he invariably stripped to the waist onstage to show his scars. 'The Japs bayoneted me eighteen times,' he'd say, 'until you couldn't see my skin for all the blood. But I didn't die, and you know why? Because I was protected by a fox fairy.
Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic.
Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible.
Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again.
Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye.
Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount.
Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere.
Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary.
Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory.
Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible. The girl who had hit Ye before took out her belt and whipped Ye again. The other three girls also took off their belts to strike at Ye. With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories."
Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot.
Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor.
Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital.
Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life.
Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma.
Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body.
Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her.
Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell.
Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body. This state lasted for some time, and she hazily thought it was probably the end for her. It was her hell. The fire of the three suns would torment her and burn her forever.
Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence.
Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment.
Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind.
Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor.
Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . .
Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . .
Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road.
Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her.
Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine.
VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese.
VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!'
VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming.
VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine.
VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they?
VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng.
VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?'
VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met.
VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge.
Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore.
Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written.
Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date.
Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain:
Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I.
Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it?
Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence.
Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view.
Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written. All it lacked was the authentication of a dynasty and date. On the back of the stone was inscribed the following quatrain: Found unfit to repair the azure sky Long years a foolish mortal man was I. My life in both worlds on this stone is writ: Pray who will copy out and publish it? From his reading of the inscription Vanitas realized that this was a stone of some consequence. Accordingly he addressed himself to it in the following manner: 'Brother Stone, according to what you yourself seem to imply in these verses, this story of yours contains matter of sufficient interest to merit publication and has been carved here with that end in view. But as far as I can see (a) it has no discoverable dynastic period, and (b) it contains no examples of moral grandeur among its characters—no statesmanship, no social message of any kind.
Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions.
Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern.
Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop.
Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle.
Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor.
Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered.
Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips.
Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend.
Viewed from the highest peak, they merge into one boundless vista that looks the same from all directions. Like water flowing aimlessly, they seem to creep into every crevice and crack, but upon closer inspection they fall into an orderly pattern. At once dense and wide-ranging, they resemble rye fields where the farmers, having scattered their seeds, are now harvesting a rich crop. Then again, they are a little like a pristine forest, living and dying according to its own cycle. Altogether they make for a scene of the utmost beauty and splendor. The longtang of Shanghai exude a sensuality like the intimacy of flesh on flesh—cool and warm, tangible and knowable, a little self-centered. The grease-stained rear kitchen window is where the amah gossips. Beside the window is the back door; from this the eldest daughter goes out to school and holds her secret rendezvous with her boyfriend. The front door, reserved for distinguished guests, opens only on important occasions.
Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides.
Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag.
Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag. No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat.
Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag. No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat. Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room.
Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag. No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat. Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room. A glazed wine crock rested on the bar, its ladle hanging from the rim.
Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag. No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat. Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room. A glazed wine crock rested on the bar, its ladle hanging from the rim. A fat old man was sprawled on the kang.
Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag. No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat. Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room. A glazed wine crock rested on the bar, its ladle hanging from the rim. A fat old man was sprawled on the kang. Yu Zhan'ao recognised him as the Korean dog butcher they called Gook.
Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag. No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat. Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room. A glazed wine crock rested on the bar, its ladle hanging from the rim. A fat old man was sprawled on the kang. Yu Zhan'ao recognised him as the Korean dog butcher they called Gook. He had seen Gook once at the market in Ma Hamlet.
Village chimneys were smoking by the time he arrived, and a handsome young man was walking down the street with two crocks of fresh well water over his shoulder, the shifting water splashing over the sides. Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag. No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat. Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room. A glazed wine crock rested on the bar, its ladle hanging from the rim. A fat old man was sprawled on the kang. Yu Zhan'ao recognised him as the Korean dog butcher they called Gook. He had seen Gook once at the market in Ma Hamlet. The man could slaughter a dog in less than a minute, and the hundreds of dogs that lived in Ma Hamlet growled viciously when they saw him, their fur standing straight up, though they kept their distance.
WHEN THE JAPANESE troops withdrew, the full moon, thin as a paper cutout, rose in the sky above the tips of the sorghum stalks, which had undergone such suffering.
WHEN THE JAPANESE troops withdrew, the full moon, thin as a paper cutout, rose in the sky above the tips of the sorghum stalks, which had undergone such suffering. Grain fell sporadically like glistening tears.
WHEN THE JAPANESE troops withdrew, the full moon, thin as a paper cutout, rose in the sky above the tips of the sorghum stalks, which had undergone such suffering. Grain fell sporadically like glistening tears. A sweet odour grew heavy in the air; the dark soil of the southern edge of our village had been thoroughly soaked by human blood.
WHEN THE JAPANESE troops withdrew, the full moon, thin as a paper cutout, rose in the sky above the tips of the sorghum stalks, which had undergone such suffering. Grain fell sporadically like glistening tears. A sweet odour grew heavy in the air; the dark soil of the southern edge of our village had been thoroughly soaked by human blood. Lights from fires in the village curled like foxtails, as occasional pops, like the crackling of dry wood, momentarily filled the air with a charred odour that merged with the stifling stench of blood.
WHEN THE JAPANESE troops withdrew, the full moon, thin as a paper cutout, rose in the sky above the tips of the sorghum stalks, which had undergone such suffering. Grain fell sporadically like glistening tears. A sweet odour grew heavy in the air; the dark soil of the southern edge of our village had been thoroughly soaked by human blood. Lights from fires in the village curled like foxtails, as occasional pops, like the crackling of dry wood, momentarily filled the air with a charred odour that merged with the stifling stench of blood. The wound on Granddad's arm had turned worse, the scabs cracking and releasing a rotting, oozing mixture of dark blood and white pus.
WHEN THE JAPANESE troops withdrew, the full moon, thin as a paper cutout, rose in the sky above the tips of the sorghum stalks, which had undergone such suffering. Grain fell sporadically like glistening tears. A sweet odour grew heavy in the air; the dark soil of the southern edge of our village had been thoroughly soaked by human blood. Lights from fires in the village curled like foxtails, as occasional pops, like the crackling of dry wood, momentarily filled the air with a charred odour that merged with the stifling stench of blood. The wound on Granddad's arm had turned worse, the scabs cracking and releasing a rotting, oozing mixture of dark blood and white pus. He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound.
WHEN THE JAPANESE troops withdrew, the full moon, thin as a paper cutout, rose in the sky above the tips of the sorghum stalks, which had undergone such suffering. Grain fell sporadically like glistening tears. A sweet odour grew heavy in the air; the dark soil of the southern edge of our village had been thoroughly soaked by human blood. Lights from fires in the village curled like foxtails, as occasional pops, like the crackling of dry wood, momentarily filled the air with a charred odour that merged with the stifling stench of blood. The wound on Granddad's arm had turned worse, the scabs cracking and releasing a rotting, oozing mixture of dark blood and white pus. He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound. Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables.
WHEN THE JAPANESE troops withdrew, the full moon, thin as a paper cutout, rose in the sky above the tips of the sorghum stalks, which had undergone such suffering. Grain fell sporadically like glistening tears. A sweet odour grew heavy in the air; the dark soil of the southern edge of our village had been thoroughly soaked by human blood. Lights from fires in the village curled like foxtails, as occasional pops, like the crackling of dry wood, momentarily filled the air with a charred odour that merged with the stifling stench of blood. The wound on Granddad's arm had turned worse, the scabs cracking and releasing a rotting, oozing mixture of dark blood and white pus. He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound. Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables. Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it.
WHEN THE JAPANESE troops withdrew, the full moon, thin as a paper cutout, rose in the sky above the tips of the sorghum stalks, which had undergone such suffering. Grain fell sporadically like glistening tears. A sweet odour grew heavy in the air; the dark soil of the southern edge of our village had been thoroughly soaked by human blood. Lights from fires in the village curled like foxtails, as occasional pops, like the crackling of dry wood, momentarily filled the air with a charred odour that merged with the stifling stench of blood. The wound on Granddad's arm had turned worse, the scabs cracking and releasing a rotting, oozing mixture of dark blood and white pus. He told Father to squeeze the area around the wound. Fearfully, Father placed his icy fingers on the discoloured skin around the suppurating wound and squeezed, forcing out a string of air bubbles that released the putrid smell of pickled vegetables. Granddad picked up a piece of yellow spirit currency that had been weighted down by a clod of earth at the head of a nearby gravesite and told Father to smear some of the salty white powder from the sorghum stalks on it. Then he removed the head of a cartridge with his teeth and poured the greenish gunpowder onto the paper, mixed it with the white sorghum powder, and took a pinch with his fingers to daub on the open wound.
Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment.
Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.'
Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui.
Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!'
Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come!
Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui.
Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.'
Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.'
Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui. 'If you don't believe me, don't come!' 'I'll come! I'll come!' said Jia Rui. 'Whatever happens, I shall be there.' 'Now I think you had better go.' Confident of seeing her again in the evening, Jia Rui went off uncomplainingly, leaving Xi-feng time to muster her forces, brief her officers, and prepare the trap in which the luckless man was to be caught.
Wake up!
Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .'
Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes.
Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son.
Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family.
Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty.
Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period.
Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword.
Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence.
Wake up! Wake up!
Wake up! Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .'
Wake up! Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes.
Wake up! Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son.
Wake up! Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family.
Wake up! Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty.
Wake up! Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period.
Wake up! Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son. Even though by then he and Grandma had already done the phoenix dance in the sorghum field, and even though, in the solemn course of suffering and joy, she had conceived my father, whose life was a mixture of achievements and sin (in the final analysis, he gained distinction among his generation of citizens of Northeast Gaomi Township), she had nonetheless been legally married into the Shan family. So she and Granddad were adulterers, their relationship marked by measures of spontaneity, chance, and uncertainty. And since Father wasn't born while they were together, accuracy demands that I refer to Granddad as Yu Zhan'ao in writing about this period. When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword.
Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time.
Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline.
Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley.
Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up.
Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over.
Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down.
Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time.
Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard.
Walking on slabs of red mud was like learning to skate for the first time. So with my right hand locked around her thighs and my left hand carrying the rifle, not to mention the basket on my back, I could hardly manage the slippery incline. All of a sudden, I slipped to the left, and was about to fall into the valley. Fortunately I had a rifle, which I used to hold me up. I tensed my whole body and struggled to keep us from going over. But the idiot picked that moment to give me trouble, flopping around on my back and demanding that I put her down. We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard. Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth.
Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam.
Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern.
Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed.
Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom.
Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay.
Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself.
Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment.
Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night?
Wang Qiyao always wore a simple cheongsam. In the 1950s these were becoming rare on the streets of Shanghai, a symbol of nostalgia as well as style, at once old-fashioned and modern. When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity.
Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather.
Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper.
Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her.
Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?"
Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun.
Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ."
Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added.
Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face.
Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun couldn't help but feel awkward and fell back on making small talk about the weather. When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners?
Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!"
Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ."
Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?"
Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?" "Railroad engineering."
Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?" "Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling.
Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?" "Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!"
Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?" "Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it....
Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?" "Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!"
Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?" "Railroad engineering." "I practically forgot your true calling. You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts.
Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first.
Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?"
Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly.
Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!"
Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?"
Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer.
Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her.
Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him.
Wang Qiyao did not say anything at first. Then, breaking into a smile: "Is that cause for celebration?" "Yes," Mr. Cheng said more earnestly. "A first-month birthday is always a happy and auspicious occasion!" "What's so happy and auspicious about it?" Mr. Cheng did not know how to answer. Although she had been the one to crush his excitement, he pitied her. Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration.
Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart.
Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice.
Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?"
Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath.
Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible.
Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl.
Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears.
Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth.
Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset."
Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge?
Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front?
Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line.
Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant.
Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant.
Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork."
Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up.
Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!"
Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray."
Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed.
Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan.
Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened.
Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said.
Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan.
Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you!
Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you."
Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away.
Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you! I'm calling on Kang Mingxun in a few days and I'm going to see to it that he comes to see you." At the mention of his name, Wang Qiyao turned away. It was only after a long silence that she replied, "That's right, it's been ages since I've seen him."
Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage.
Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane.
Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest
Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly.
Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane.
Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen.
Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state.
Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan.
Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane. She must have been thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, as her eldest son, an architecture student at Tongji University, was already nineteen. Her husband had owned a light bulb factory that, since 1949, was jointly operated with the state. He was now the deputy manager—a mere figurehead, according to Madame Yan. Madame Yan painted her eyebrows and wore lipstick even on days when she didn't leave the house.
Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself.
Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment.
Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night?
Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity.
Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets.
Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still.
Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others.
Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her.
Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still. She only went to old movies: Zhou Xuan in Street Angel, Bai Yang in Crossroads, and others. Although they had no connection to her present situation, they were familiar and they spoke to her. She subscribed to an evening newspaper to fill the hours of dusk.
Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?"
Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!"
Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ."
Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng.
Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ."
Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do."
Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?"
Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng.
Wang Qiyao hesitated before asking, "Can't you get to sleep?" "I think I got all the sleep I needed when I passed out earlier!" "That's not what I meant. . . ." "I think I know quite well what you meant," insisted Mr. Cheng. "I don't think so. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed, "Of course I do." "If you understand what I meant, then why don't you tell me...?" "If that's what you want, I will then," replied Mr. Cheng. "You meant that all this time we have been but just one step away from taking our relationship somewhere else.
Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all.
Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first.
Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child."
Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down.
Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist.
Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge?
Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front?
Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line.
Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first. Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant.
Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours."
Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth.
Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush.
Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors.
Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues.
Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records?
Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married.
Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player.
Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues. Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe.
Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?"
Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious.
Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking."
Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly.
Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead.
Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge.
Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch.
Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late.
Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking." The two of them turned over, away from each other, and before long they were both fast asleep, snoring lightly. The following day Mr. Cheng did not show up at Wang Qiyao's after work—he went to see Jiang Lili instead. He had called her at her office, and they agreed to meet on Tilan Bridge. By the time Mr. Cheng arrived, Jiang Lili was already standing there waiting, constantly looking at her watch. She had clearly arrived too early but insisted on blaming Mr. Cheng for being late. Mr. Cheng refused to argue with her.
Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted.
Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends.
Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions.
Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued.
Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine.
Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second.
Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it.
Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away.
Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued. He said little, focusing on the warm rice wine. They finished off the first bottle rather quickly and started on a second. Mr. Cheng excused himself so he could go to the kitchen to prepare another dish, but seeing he was a bit tipsy, Wang Qiyao put her hand on his shoulder, motioning him to sit back down, and insisted that she take care of it. He gently caressed the hand on his shoulder, but she instinctively pulled it away. Kang Mingxun, in spite of himself, flashed Mr. Cheng a rather sharp glance.
Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish.
Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away.
Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move."
Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again.
Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air.
Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts.
Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . .
Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step.
Wang Qiyao marveled at Mr. Cheng's perceptiveness, especially since he usually came off so stiff and bookish. Embarrassed, she tried to find an excuse to explain things away. "I know I don't deserve you . . . and that's why I wanted to wait for you to make the first move." Mr. Cheng laughed again. He felt extremely relaxed, as if floating on air. When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds.
Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory.
Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades.
Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened.
Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence.
Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light.
Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed.
Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan.
Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened.
Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said.
Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane.
Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony.
Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves.
Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil.
Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit."
Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment.
Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this.
Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains.
Wang Qiyao moved into the third floor of 39 Peace Lane. Different batches of tenants had left their plants on the balcony. Most had withered, but a few nameless ones had sprouted new leaves. Insects swam in the stagnant liquid of moldy jars in the kitchen, yet among them was a bottle of perfectly good peanut oil. On the wall behind the door somebody had written, "Buy birthday present on January 10," and a child had scrawled "Wang Gensheng eats shit." One could only speculate about the birthday celebrant and the object of the child's resentment. Rubbish lay, piled up at haphazard—one could make nothing coherent out of all this. Having put her things down among other people's debris, Wang Qiyao decided to make the place her own by hanging up her curtains. The room did seem different with the curtains.
Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch.
Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal.
Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening.
Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked.
Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood.
Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes.
Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!"
Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ."
Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening. They put the baby to bed early and chatted as they cooked. Mr. Cheng saw that Wang Qiyao was in a good mood, which also put him in a good mood. They arranged the cold dishes in a delightful pattern, garnishing the plate with purple radishes. Wang Qiyao declared, "Mr. Cheng, you're not only a great photographer, but you can cook too!" "And you didn't even mention what I'm best at . . ." "What's that?"
Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years.
Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle.
Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain.
Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back."
Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back."
Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?"
Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?"
Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious.
Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back." After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Kang Mingxun is the father, isn't he?" Wang Qiyao laughed, "What does it matter whether he is or not?" Mr. Cheng grew a bit self-conscious. "I was only asking."
Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh.
Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table.
Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa."
Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said.
Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy."
Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ."
Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed.
Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about?
Wang Qiyao responded with a silent laugh. "You fell asleep with your head on the table. It took the three of us to get you onto the sofa." "I drank too much," he said. "But that was only because I was happy." After a silence, Wang Qiyao responded, "Actually . . . you drank so much because you were upset. . . ." Mr. Cheng laughed. "What's there for me to be upset about? I was really happy."
Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh.
Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye.
Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . .
Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?"
Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao.
Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise.
Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say.
Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval.
Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval. But Wang Qiyao and Kang Mingxun didn't even notice.
Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up.
Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy.
Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you."
Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths.
Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng.
Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say.
Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate.
Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!"
Wang Qiyao returned to the table with the new dish she had just whipped up. By then even Madame Yan, whose cheeks were red, was getting a bit tipsy. She proposed a toast to Mr. Cheng, declaring him a rare gentleman and even quoting the old adage, "It's easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend who can really understand you." Her words were inappropriate to the occasion; obviously, alcohol was bringing out some hidden truths. Not content to propose a toast on her own, she insisted that Kang Mingxun also drink to Mr. Cheng. Kang Mingxun raised his cup but didn't know quite what to say. As the rest of the party waited anxiously, he finally came out with something that sounded even more inappropriate. "Here's to Mr. Cheng soon finding matrimonial bliss!" Mr. Cheng accepted their toast with equanimity and a "thank you."
Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes.
Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!"
Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed.
Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony.
Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work.
Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other.
Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with.
Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time.
Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with. "It's almost dinner time. How come you didn't ask him to stay for dinner?"
Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him.
Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration.
Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over.
Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all."
Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits.
Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve.
Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch.
Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal.
Wang Qiyao rolled over away from him. After a pause, she continued, "Let's not fuss over this one-month celebration. Let's simply make a few dishes, buy a bottle of wine, and invite Madame Yan and her cousin over. They have been good to me, coming to see me and all." That was enough to put Mr. Cheng back in high spirits. He pondered what kind of soup and dishes they should serve. Wang Qiyao objected to virtually every one of his suggestions, and he had to start from scratch. They became more animated as they argued back and forth about the menu and gradually things went back to normal. On the afternoon of the dinner Mr. Cheng left work early to pick up the food for that evening.
Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby.
Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?"
Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's."
Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears.
Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point.
Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ."
Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over.
Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all.
Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over. Wang Qiyao kept shaking her head, aware that if she did not accept the apology, she would have nothing at all. They were both in tears, but it was Wang Qiyao who stopped crying first.
Wang Qiyao stopped him.
Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ."
Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation.
Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby.
Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?"
Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's."
Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears.
Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point.
Wang Qiyao stopped him. When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ."
Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him.
Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that.
Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull.
Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down.
Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper.
Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet.
Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought.
Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking.
Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted.
Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray."
Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...."
Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes.
Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!"
Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed.
Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony.
Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work.
Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other.
Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...." Wang Qiyao rolled her eyes. "Oh no, I'm not singing Rendezvous at the Pavilion with you again!" They seemed to have slipped back into their old ways—except that there was this new addition asleep on the bed. Sparrows were pecking at crumbs on the windowsill and they could hear someone forcefully shaking out a comforter on a nearby balcony. Kang Mingxun was just on his way out as Mr. Cheng came back from work. Passing on the stairs, they exchanged a quick glance but neither left much of an impression on the other. It wasn't until he got inside that Wang Qiyao explained that the man was her neighbor Madame Yan's cousin, the one she used to spend time with.
Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections.
Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane.
Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living.
Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms.
Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles.
Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor.
Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients.
Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening.
Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles. The sun, reflected from the rooftops across the alley, left rectangles of light on the wooden floor. After switching off the burner, they reached for a book to read while they waited for patients. The patients tended to come in batches, morning and afternoon, but there might be one or two in the evening. Once in a while, when someone requested a house call, they hurried off in white cap and surgical mask.
Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return.
Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return. She waited several days, but in the end it was Jiang Lili who came to visit.
Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return. She waited several days, but in the end it was Jiang Lili who came to visit. She had come straight from work in Yangshupu and had had to transfer several times on the bus.
Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return. She waited several days, but in the end it was Jiang Lili who came to visit. She had come straight from work in Yangshupu and had had to transfer several times on the bus. By the time she got there, her hair was disheveled, her shoes were covered with dust, and she was quite hoarse.
Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return. She waited several days, but in the end it was Jiang Lili who came to visit. She had come straight from work in Yangshupu and had had to transfer several times on the bus. By the time she got there, her hair was disheveled, her shoes were covered with dust, and she was quite hoarse. She carried a netted bag stuffed with fruits, crackers, milk powder, and a barely used bed sheet.
Wang Qiyao waited for Mr. Cheng's return. She waited several days, but in the end it was Jiang Lili who came to visit. She had come straight from work in Yangshupu and had had to transfer several times on the bus. By the time she got there, her hair was disheveled, her shoes were covered with dust, and she was quite hoarse. She carried a netted bag stuffed with fruits, crackers, milk powder, and a barely used bed sheet. She emptied everything out onto the table before Wang Qiyao could stop her, and with several forceful motions, ripped the bed sheet into several small pieces to be used as diapers.
Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day.
Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked.
Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side.
Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests.
Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other.
Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted.
Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends.
Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions.
Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests. Madame Yan had taken note of him, but he had never noticed her, and he had only passed Kang Mingxun on the staircase, when neither could get a good look at the other. Wang Qiyao made the introductions and they proceeded with dinner as if they were all acquainted. Madame Yan already had a good impression of Mr. Cheng and was especially friendly toward him; it wasn't long before she felt like they were old friends. Although Mr. Cheng was a bit overwhelmed by her warmth, he realized she had nothing but the best intentions. Kang Mingxun, on the other hand, was stiff and subdued.
Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile.
Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng.
Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend.
Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does.
Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times.
Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me.
Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay."
Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love.
Wang Qiyao was a bit disconcerted by the unfamiliar glint in his eyes—she wasn't sure if it was the alcohol or something else—so she put on a placating smile. "Naturally, I should have been the first one to toast Mr. Cheng. Just as Madame Yan said, it is easier to find ten thousand ounces of gold than a true friend. No one else here understands me the way Mr. Cheng does. He has always been there for me during my most difficult times. And for all the mistakes I have made, he has always forgiven me. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay." Conscious that it was the alcohol that had emboldened her to open up, Mr. Cheng couldn't help being at once deeply disappointed and hurt by her words; all she spoke of was gratitude, with not a word about love. On the brink of tears, he lowered his head.
Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way.
Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room.
Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated.
Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow.
Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao.
Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered.
Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again.
Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness.
Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow. It was under these circumstances that Old Colour first met Wang Qiyao. Could that be the "Miss Shanghai" everyone was talking about? he wondered. Just as he was about to walk away, he saw Wang Qiyao look up and scan the room before lowering her head again. The look in her eyes had a hint of panic, but she was not at all looking for sympathy or forgiveness. It was then that Old Colour realized how callous he had been.
Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days.
Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood.
Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings.
Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing.
Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections.
Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane.
Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living.
Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms.
Wang Qiyao was grateful to the large flowers on the curtains, which, no matter where they were placed, remained in full bloom, faithfully retaining the glory of bygone days. The floor and the window frames emitted the odiferous warmth of decaying wood. Scurrying mice conveyed their greetings. Soon, bells reminding people to watch their cooking fires began ringing. Wang Qiyao underwent three months of training as a nurse in order to be certified to give injections. She hung out a sign advertising injections outside the entrance to her apartment on Peace Lane. Similar signs could be seen along the entrances of other longtang—following those signs inside, one could find Wang Qiyaos of all different shapes and sizes eking out a living. They all woke up early, put on clean clothes, and straightened up their rooms. Then they ignited the alcohol burner to disinfect a box of needles.
Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down.
Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper.
Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet.
Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought.
Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking.
Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted.
Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger.
Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper.
Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper. All of a sudden, rowdy noises broke out from the longtang outside.
Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts.
Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day.
Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought.
Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up.
Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage.
Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane.
Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest
Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly.
Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day. At night, after she turned off the lights and the moonlight lit up the big flowers on the curtains, she could not help but slip into deep thought. There was a great deal of thinking going on around Peace Lane, but much of it, like sediment, had sunk to the bottom of people's hearts, all the juice squeezed out of them, so that they had solidified and could no longer be stirred up. Wang Qiyao had not reached this stage. Her thoughts still had stems, leaves, and flowers, which glimmered in the dark night of Peace Lane. A Frequent Guest Among Wang Qiyao's frequent visitors was one Madame Yan, who came quite regularly. She lived in a townhouse with a private entrance at the end of Peace Lane.
Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip.
Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up.
Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation.
Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk.
Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own.
Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms.
Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate.
Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank.
Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own. When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity.
Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank.
Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity.
Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud.
Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them.
Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women.
Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship.
Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other.
Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh.
Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher.
Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago.
Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money.
Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult.
Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed.
Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it.
Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by.
Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth.
Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao.
Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult. Afterward she would in a self-deprecating tone urge Wang Qiyao to get some new clothes and have her hair permed. She spoke eloquently about how a woman must treasure her youth and beauty, which would disappear before she knew it. This never failed to touch Wang Qiyao, who, at twenty-five, was indeed watching her youth slip by. Madame Yan's outfits were always new and fashionable, but that was all she could do to hold on to the tail end of her youth. At times her appearance startled and touched Wang Qiyao. There was an innocence about her heavy makeup and also a certain world-weariness, blended together to create a desolate kind of beauty.
Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons.
Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers.
Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something.
Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow.
Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald.
Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it.
Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed.
Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf.
Wang Qiyao's tranquility gradually gave way to frequent footfalls on the stairs, doors opening and shutting; her name was regularly hollered by people on the ground with upturned heads, their fervent voices carrying far and wide on quiet afternoons. Before long, the oleanders, planted haphazardly in makeshift planters formed from broken bricks on balconies, put forth their dazzling flowers. Nothing marvelous had happened to Wang Qiyao, but through careful cultivation her life had also sprouted countless little sprigs that held the promise of developing into something. People at Peace Lane knew Wang Qiyao as a young widow. Several attempts were made to match her up with men, including a teacher who, though only thirty, was already bald. Arrangements were made for them to meet at a theater to watch a movie about victorious peasants—the kind of thing she detested—but she forced herself to sit through it. Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again.
Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover.
Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories.
Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another?
Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight?
Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!"
Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties.
Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side.
Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party.
Wang Qiyao, for her part, resisted answering them at first, but once she began to open up, she had an endless series of revelations for Zhang Yonghong to uncover. There were many things that Wang Qiyao thought she had completely forgotten, but as soon as she got started, all of those tiny bits and fragments of detail came together to make a flowing river of memories. The stories she told were those of a woman who had stood in the limelight; but wasn't that the goal of all those girls on Huaihai Road trying to outdress one another? Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence.
Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud.
Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them.
Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women.
Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship.
Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other.
Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh.
Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher.
Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to.
Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other. One day Madame Yan announced that she wanted to set Wang Qiyao up with someone, but Wang Qiyao declined with a good-humored laugh. When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma."
Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound.
Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?'
Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him.
Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .'
Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping.
Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him.
Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise.
Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank.
Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him. 'My ear . . .' Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.'
Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm.
Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed.
Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded!
Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!'
Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck.
Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!'
Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound.
Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?'
Wang Wenyi reached up to touch his ear and pulled back a bloody hand, yelping in alarm. Then he froze as if paralysed. 'Commander, I'm wounded! I'm wounded!' Commander Yu came back to Wang, knelt down, and put his hands around Wang's neck. 'Stop screaming or I'll throttle you!' Wang Wenyi didn't dare make a sound. 'Where were you hit?' Commander Yu asked him.
Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –'
Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi.
Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled.
Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?'
Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column.
Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling.
Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face.
Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek.
Wang Wenyi screamed pitifully, 'Commander – my head's gone – Commander – my head's gone –' Commander Yu froze momentarily, then kicked Wang Wenyi. 'You dumb fuck!' he growled. 'How could you talk without a head?' Commander Yu left my father standing there and went up to the head of the column. Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher.
Wang Wenyi stifled a cough.
Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .'
Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what?
Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!'
Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted.
Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands.
Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped.
Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind.
Wang Wenyi stifled a cough. 'My throat itches. . . .' 'So what? If you give away our position, it's your head!' 'Yes, sir,' Wang replied, as another coughing spell erupted. Father sensed Commander Yu lurching forward to grab Wang Wenyi around the neck with both hands. Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes.
Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess.
Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips.
Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children!
Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh.
Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully.
Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside.
Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?'
Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .'
Wang Wenyi stomped down joyfully, but where he intended to 'face' was anyone's guess. Adjutant Ren smacked him across the backside with his whip, forcing a yelp from between his parted lips. Ouch, mother of my children! The expression on his face could have been a cry, or could have been a laugh. Some kids sprawled atop the wall hooted gleefully. Now Commander Yu kicked Wang Wenyi in the backside. 'Who said you could cough?' 'Commander Yu . . .' Wang Wenyi stifled a cough.
Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts.
Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him.
Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze.
Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth.
Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red.
Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred.
Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead.
Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?'
Wang Wenyi was still coughing, even though he'd been the target of Commander Yu's continuing angry outbursts. Father sensed that the highway was just up ahead, its pale-yellow outline swaying in front of him. Imperceptibly tiny openings began to appear in the thick curtain of mist, and one dew-soaked ear of sorghum after another stared sadly at Father, who returned their devout gaze. It dawned on him that they were living spirits: their roots buried in the dark earth, they soaked up the energy of the sun and the essence of the moon; moistened by the rain and dew, they understood the ways of the heavens and the logic of the earth. The colour of the sorghum suggested that the sun had already turned the obscured horizon a pathetic red. Then something unexpected occurred. Father heard a shrill whistle, followed by a loud burst from up ahead. 'Who fired his weapon?' Commander Yu bellowed.
Wang Wenyi was still howling.
Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face.
Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek.
Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher.
Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present.
Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood.
Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.'
Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you?
Wang Wenyi was still howling. Father pressed forward to catch a glimpse of the strange look on Wang's face. A dark-blue substance was flowing on his cheek. Father reached out to touch it; hot and sticky, it smelled a lot like the mud of the Black Water River, but fresher. It overwhelmed the smell of peppermint and the pungent sweetness of sorghum and awakened in Father's mind a memory that drew ever nearer: like beads, it strung together the mud of the Black Water River, the black earth beneath the sorghum, the eternally living past, and the unstoppable present. There are times when everything on earth spits out the stench of human blood. 'Uncle,' Father said, 'you're wounded.' 'Douguan, is that you? Tell your old uncle if his head's still on his neck.'
Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear.
Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head.
Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain.
Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said.
Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!'
Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!'
Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed.
Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite.
Wang Wenyi, on the other hand, wore a crestfallen look as he held the cloth to his injured ear. Commander Yu crudely wrapped it for him, covering up half his head. Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?'
Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope.
Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists.
Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore.
Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars.
Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire.
Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights.
Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage.
Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined.
Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope. Both wore loose, colorful shirts, with their Panama hats tossed to the side, looking like two tourists. Below, on each shore of the canal, a twenty-four-meter steel pillar lay flat against the ground, parallel to the shore. Fifty ultrastrong nanofilaments, each 160 meters long, were strung between the pillars. At the end on the eastern shore, every filament was connected to a length of regular steel wire. This was to give the filaments enough slack so that they could sink to the bottom of the canal, aided by attached weights. The setup permitted other ships safe passage. Luckily, traffic along the canal wasn't quite as busy as Wang had imagined. On average, only about forty large ships passed through each day.
Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere.
Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither."
Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era.
Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built.
Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal.
Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth."
Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time.
Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working.
Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither."
Wang asked, his voice trembling.
Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes.
Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed."
Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship."
Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts.
Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization.
Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call."
Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang.
Wang asked, his voice trembling. A naval officer replied, "When the ship goes through the locks, more than a dozen cable workers will come onboard, but they'll all get off after the ship passes. The Panama Canal pilot will have to accompany the ship the entire eighty-two kilometers, so the pilot will have to be sacrificed." A CIA officer said, "And some of the crew aboard Judgment Day probably don't know the real purpose of the ship." "Professor," General Chang said, "do not concern yourself with these thoughts. The information we need to obtain has to do with the very survival of human civilization. Someone else will make the call." As the meeting ended, Colonel Stanton pushed the beautiful cigar box in front of Shi Qiang. "Captain, the best Havana has to offer.
Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country.
Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake.
Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City.
Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them.
Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here.
Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth.
Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang.
Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time.
Wang could not even tell that he was in a foreign country. He knew that to the west, not too far away, was beautiful Gatun Lake. To the east was the magnificent Bridge of the Americas and Panama City. But he had had no chance to see either of them. Two days earlier, he had arrived by direct flight from China to Tocumen International Airport near Panama City and then rode a helicopter here. The sight before him was very common: The construction work under way to widen the canal caused the tropical forest on both slopes to be quite sparse, revealing large patches of yellow earth. The color felt familiar to Wang. The canal didn't seem very special, probably because it was so narrow here, but a hundred thousand people had dug out this part of the canal in the previous century, one hoe at a time. Wang and Colonel Stanton sat on lounge chairs under an awning halfway up the slope.
Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back.
Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass."
Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither.
Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened.
Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened.
Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars.
Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed.
Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt.
Wang felt the colonel's hand on his back. "Professor, all this will pass." Judgment Day was below them now, passing through the deadly zither. When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down.
Wang gazed at the space between the pillars.
Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place.
Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said.
Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down.
Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang.
Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama.
Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone.
Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd....
Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang. "The second time I came to Panama was in 1999, to attend the ceremony for the handover of the canal to Panama. Oddly, by the time we got to the Authority's building, the Stars and Stripes were already gone. Supposedly the U.S. government had requested that the flag be lowered a day early to avoid the embarrassment of lowering the flag in front of a crowd.... Back then, I thought I was witnessing history.
Wang gnashed his teeth in pain.
Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said.
Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!'
Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!'
Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed.
Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite.
Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?'
Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.'
Wang gnashed his teeth in pain. 'The heavens have smiled on you,' Commander Yu said. 'My blood's all gone,' Wang whimpered, 'I can't go on!' 'Bullshit!' Commander Yu exclaimed. 'It's no worse than a mosquito bite. You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood.
Wang had always imagined game meet-ups would be lively events full of people, but this meet-up consisted of only seven players, including himself.
Wang had always imagined game meet-ups would be lively events full of people, but this meet-up consisted of only seven players, including himself. Like Wang, the other six did not look like gaming enthusiasts.
Wang had always imagined game meet-ups would be lively events full of people, but this meet-up consisted of only seven players, including himself. Like Wang, the other six did not look like gaming enthusiasts. Only two were relatively young.
Wang had always imagined game meet-ups would be lively events full of people, but this meet-up consisted of only seven players, including himself. Like Wang, the other six did not look like gaming enthusiasts. Only two were relatively young. Another three, including a woman, were middle-aged.
Wang had always imagined game meet-ups would be lively events full of people, but this meet-up consisted of only seven players, including himself. Like Wang, the other six did not look like gaming enthusiasts. Only two were relatively young. Another three, including a woman, were middle-aged. There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies.
Wang had always imagined game meet-ups would be lively events full of people, but this meet-up consisted of only seven players, including himself. Like Wang, the other six did not look like gaming enthusiasts. Only two were relatively young. Another three, including a woman, were middle-aged. There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies. Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong.
Wang had always imagined game meet-ups would be lively events full of people, but this meet-up consisted of only seven players, including himself. Like Wang, the other six did not look like gaming enthusiasts. Only two were relatively young. Another three, including a woman, were middle-aged. There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies. Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong. The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants.
Wang had always imagined game meet-ups would be lively events full of people, but this meet-up consisted of only seven players, including himself. Like Wang, the other six did not look like gaming enthusiasts. Only two were relatively young. Another three, including a woman, were middle-aged. There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies. Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong. The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily.
Wang had always imagined game meet-ups would be lively events full of people, but this meet-up consisted of only seven players, including himself. Like Wang, the other six did not look like gaming enthusiasts. Only two were relatively young. Another three, including a woman, were middle-aged. There was also an old man who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies. Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong. The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions.
Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong.
Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong. The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants.
Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong. The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily.
Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong. The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions.
Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong. The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls.
Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong. The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up.
Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong. The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early.
Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong. The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two.
Wang had originally thought that as soon as they met they'd begin a lively discussion of Three Body, but he was wrong. The profound but strange content of Three Body had had a psychological impact on the participants. All the players, including Wang himself, couldn't bring it up easily. They only made simple self-introductions. The old man took out a refined pipe, filled it with tobacco, and smoked as he strolled around, admiring the paintings on the walls. The others sat silently, waiting for the meet-up organizer to show up. They had all come early. Actually, of the six, Wang already knew two. The old man was a famous scholar who had made his name by imbuing Eastern philosophy with the content of modern science.
Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.'
Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood.
Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip.
Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field.
Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field. There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air.
Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field. There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air. Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included.
Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field. There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air. Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included. But when they were quartered in the village, they had stirred things up so much, with chickens squawking and dogs yelping, that you'd have thought it was a garrison command.
Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field. There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air. Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included. But when they were quartered in the village, they had stirred things up so much, with chickens squawking and dogs yelping, that you'd have thought it was a garrison command. Out on the highway, the soldiers huddled so closely together they looked like an inert snake.
Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field. There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air. Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included. But when they were quartered in the village, they had stirred things up so much, with chickens squawking and dogs yelping, that you'd have thought it was a garrison command. Out on the highway, the soldiers huddled so closely together they looked like an inert snake. Their motley assortment of weapons included shotguns, fowling pieces, ageing Hanyang rifles, plus a cannon that fired scale weights and was carried by two brothers, Fang Six and Fang Seven.
Wang immediately regretted the question.
Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile.
Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?"
Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy."
Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence.
Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years.
Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force."
Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted.
Wang immediately regretted the question. He wondered whether asking it sounded hostile. Pan studied everyone meaningfully, and then added in a soft voice, "How would you feel if Trisolaran civilization were to enter our world?" "I would be happy." The young reporter was the first to break the silence. "I've lost hope in the human race after what I've seen in recent years. Human society is incapable of self-improvement, and we need the intervention of an outside force." "I agree!" the author shouted. She was very excited, as though finally finding an outlet for pent-up feelings.
Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time.
Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working.
Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither."
Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared.
Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal.
Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined.
Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills.
Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling.
Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined. Its appearance was like another peak abruptly inserted among the hills. Even though Wang knew that the canal was capable of accommodating ships as large as seventy thousand tons, witnessing such a large ship in such a narrow waterway was a strange feeling. Given its immensity, the canal below seemed to no longer exist.
Wang nodded.
Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament.
Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair....
Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting."
Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?"
Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal?
Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?"
Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide.
Wang nodded. "Given our current molecular construction technique, the only form we can make is a filament. The thickness is about one-hundredth the thickness of human hair.... Officer Shi got this information from me before the meeting." "Do you have enough material?" "How wide is the canal? And how tall is the ship?" "The narrowest point of the canal is one hundred fifty meters wide. Judgment Day is thirty-one meters tall, with a draft of eight meters or so."
Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement.
Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said.
Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is.
Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is. But you might as well ask."
Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is. But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?"
Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is. But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded.
Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is. But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds.
Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is. But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist."
Wang noticed his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I have a question that I think everyone wants to know the answer to," Wang said. "I know what it is. But you might as well ask." "Is Three Body only a game?" The other players nodded. Clearly the question was also on their minds. Pan stood up and said solemnly, "The world of Three Body, or Trisolaris, really does exist." "Where is it?" several players asked in unison.
Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them.
Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after.
Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei.
Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang.
Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!"
Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong.
Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes.
Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined.
Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood.
Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat.
Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day.
Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed.
Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors.
Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly.
Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface.
Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood.
Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later
Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization?
Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him.
Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries.
Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries. Carry on.
Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries. Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off.
Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries. Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded.
Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries. Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body.
Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries. Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form."
Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries. Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184.
Wang received Da Shi's reply text: We also see him. No worries. Carry on. Play the fanatic in front of them, but not so much that you can't pull it off. "Yes," the author agreed, and nodded. "I like the literary elements of Three Body. The rises and falls of two hundred and three civilizations evoke the qualities of epics in a new form." She mentioned 203 civilizations, but Wang had only experienced 184. This told Wang that Three Body progressed independently for each player, possibly with different worlds.
Wang said no.
Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said.
Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?"
Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression.
Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega.
Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way."
Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past.
Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck.
Wang said no. "I came here in 1989," the colonel said. "Because of that war?" "Yes, that was one of those wars that left me with no impression. I only remember being in front of the Vatican embassy as 'Nowhere to Run' by Martha and the Vandellas played for the holed-up Noriega. That was my idea, by the way." In the canal below them, a pure white French cruise ship slowly sailed past. Several passengers in colorful clothing strolled leisurely on the green-carpeted deck. "Second Observation Post reporting: There are no more ships in front of the target."
Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters.
Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net."
Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke.
Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?"
Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down.
Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap.
Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient."
Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs.
Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap. But during the day, even if they're sitting or crouching, the distance is sufficient." A few scattered laughs. The attendees, all under heavy stress, felt a bit of release tinged with the smell of blood.
Wang said, "That's easy to solve.
Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets.
Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached."
Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts.
Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal.
Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline."
Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult.
Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it.
Wang said, "That's easy to solve. We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference.
Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors.
Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly.
Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface.
Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood.
Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later
Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization?
Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No.
Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information.
Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly. He also saw a deep red spot on the mirror surface. He wasn't sure if it was blood. Three days later INTERROGATOR: Do you understand Trisolaran civilization? YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages.
Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han.
Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District.
Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued.
Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player.
Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it.
Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives."
Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said.
Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem.
Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han. At Yunhe Coffee Shop in Xicheng District. Pan continued. "Everyone here is an excellent Three Body player. You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse.
Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations.
Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough."
Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough." Another long silence.
Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough." Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment.
Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough." Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?"
Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough." Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely."
Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough." Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal.
Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough." Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth.
Wang stared at the cigars on the table and did some mental calculations. "I think I should have enough." Another long silence. Everyone was trying to recover from their astonishment. "What if the equipment storing Trisolaran data, such as hard drives and optical disks, is also sliced?" "That doesn't seem likely." "Even if they were sliced," a computer expert said, "it's not a big deal. The filaments are extremely sharp, and the cut surfaces would be very smooth. Given that premise, whether it's hard drives, optical disks, or integrated circuit storage, we could recover the vast majority of the data."
Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down.
Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry.
Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry. They know what to do."
Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry. They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar.
Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry. They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges.
Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry. They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators.
Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry. They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs.
Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry. They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars.
Wang stood up, but the colonel pulled him down. "Professor, don't worry. They know what to do." Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place.
Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby.
Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder.
Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables.
Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left.
Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat.
Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day.
Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed.
Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors.
Wang was surprised to find so many men hidden nearby. A fleet of helicopters arrived along the canal with their engines roaring; crossed the canal surface, which was now covered by an iridescent oil slick; hovered over the wreckage of Judgment Day; and began to drop large quantities of fire suppression foam and powder. Shortly, the fire in the wreckage was under control, and three other helicopters began to drop searchers into the wreckage with cables. Colonel Stanton had already left. Wang picked up the binoculars he'd left on top of his hat. Overcoming his trembling hands, he observed Judgment Day. By this time, the wreckage was mostly covered by fire-extinguishing foam and powder, but the edges of some of the slices were left exposed. Wang saw the cut surfaces, smooth as mirrors. They reflected the fiery red light of dusk perfectly.
Wang was weeping.
Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him.
Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise.
Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank.
Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.'
Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father.
Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked.
Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi.
Wang was weeping. Commander Yu took a piece of white cloth from his waistband and tore it in two, then handed it to him. 'Hold this over it, and no more noise. Stay in rank. You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder.
Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar.
Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges.
Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators.
Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs.
Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars.
Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place.
Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said.
Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down.
Wang watched as those on the eastern shore rapidly winched back the steel wires attached to the nanofilaments and secured the tightened nanofilaments to the pillar. Then, slowly, the two pillars were stood upright using their mechanical hinges. As a disguise, the pillars were decorated with some navigational markings and water depth indicators. The workers proceeded leisurely, as though they were simply carrying out their boring jobs. Wang gazed at the space between the pillars. There seemed to be nothing there, but the deadly zither was already in place. "Target is four kilometers from the zither," the voice in the walkie-talkie said. Stanton put the walkie-talkie down. He continued the conversation with Wang.
Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped.
Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind.
Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes.
Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast.
Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village.
Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans.
Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes.
Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew.
Wang wheezed and gasped, but the coughing stopped. Father also sensed Commander Yu's hands release Wang's neck; he even sensed the purple welts, like ripe grapes, left behind. Aggrieved gratitude filled Wang's deep-blue, frightened eyes. The troops turned quickly into the sorghum, and Father knew instinctively that they were heading southeast. The dirt path was the only direct link between the Black Water River and the village. During the day it had a pale cast; the original black earth, the colour of ebony, had been covered by the passage of countless animals: cloven hoofprints of oxen and goats, semicircular hoofprints of mules, horses, and donkeys; dried road apples left by horses, mules, and donkeys; wormy cow chips; and scattered goat pellets like little black beans. Father had taken this path so often that later on, as he suffered in the Japanese cinder pit, its image often flashed before his eyes. He never knew how many sexual comedies my grandma had performed on this dirt path, but I knew. And he never knew that her naked body, pure as glossy white jade, had lain on the black soil beneath the shadows of sorghum stalks, but I knew.
Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei.
Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang.
Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!"
Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong.
Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes.
Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined.
Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood.
Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess."
Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong. Appearing in the media, he usually looked disheveled, like a vagrant, but today, he was dressed sharply in a suit and dress shoes. "You're just like I imagined. Three Body is intended for people in your class because the common crowd cannot appreciate its meaning and mood. To play it well requires knowledge and understanding that ordinary people do not possess." Wang sent out his text: Spotted Pan Han.
Want me to teach you?"
Want me to teach you?" It was a condom.
Want me to teach you?" It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little.
Want me to teach you?" It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her.
Want me to teach you?" It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her. Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right.
Want me to teach you?" It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her. Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right. Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?"
Want me to teach you?" It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her. Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right. Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?" I said, Of course I do.
Want me to teach you?" It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her. Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right. Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?" I said, Of course I do. Could you please move a little closer?
Want me to teach you?" It was a condom. I was at the height of my excitement and the tone of her voice upset me a little. But I put on the condom anyway and crawled on top of her. Heart racing and out of breath, I fumbled for quite a while and couldn't get it right. Again I heard her cold voice, "Hey, do you know what you're doing?" I said, Of course I do. Could you please move a little closer? I want to study your anatomy in the light.
Want to fuck Le Du's sister?"
Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants.
Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless.
Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect.
Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin.
Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature.
Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness.
Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud.
Want to fuck Le Du's sister?" I immediately dropped him to put on my pants. When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time.
Want to see the droop?
Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad.
Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later.
Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out.
Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it.
Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes.
Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair.
Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married.
Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married.
Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly.
Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?'
Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .'
Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me!
Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!'
Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously.
Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.'
Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot.
Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly. 'How about pickles?' 'I don't know . . . don't think so. . . .' Chestnut Wool Cap slapped him across the mouth and shouted: 'Tell me! I want to know about pickles!' 'Yes yes yes, your honour,' he muttered obsequiously. 'Commander, every family has pickles, you can find them in every pickle vat in the village.' 'Stop acting like a fucking idiot. I want to know if there's somebody called Pickles!'
Was there any news on the job front?
Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line.
Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant.
Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant.
Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork."
Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up.
Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!"
Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray."
Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork." He explained that he was the one who usually got stuck holding a place in line for the rest of the family; once it got to close to his turn, everyone else would show up. "Everyone talks about there not being enough to eat, but I feel like all I do all day long is eat!" Wang Qiyao took a closer look at him and jokingly observed, "You've been eating so much that you're starting to grow gray." "I don't think that's from eating too much—it's from missing someone too much...."
Was this the end of the madness?
Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back?
Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly.
Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris.
Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies.
Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself.
Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality.
Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger.
Was this the end of the madness? Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream.
Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands:
Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid!
Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!'
Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her.
Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself.
Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...'
Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright:
Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her?
Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!' But Bao-yu shook his head and sighed: 'I wonder what had really upset her. Obviously she only picked on Aroma because she is weak and can't defend herself. I wonder which of the girls had offended her to make her so...' He was interrupted by Skybright: 'Why should any of us want to upset her? Do you think we're mad ?
Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight?
Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!"
Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties.
Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side.
Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party.
Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence.
Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over.
Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way.
Wave after wave of fashion that came and went—weren't they all vying for their moment in the spotlight? Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room.
We almost lost our lives that time.
We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard.
We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard. Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth.
We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard. Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth. Her bottom was very round.
We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard. Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth. Her bottom was very round. Fuck, I felt terrific.
We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard. Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth. Her bottom was very round. Fuck, I felt terrific. She immediately behaved herself after getting spanked.
We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard. Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth. Her bottom was very round. Fuck, I felt terrific. She immediately behaved herself after getting spanked. She became very submissive, not saying another word.
We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard. Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth. Her bottom was very round. Fuck, I felt terrific. She immediately behaved herself after getting spanked. She became very submissive, not saying another word. Of course, it was wrong to slap her bottom, but I thought this kind of thing might not be what other damaged goods and their lovers get into.
We almost lost our lives that time. As soon as I caught my breath, I switched the rifle to my right hand, raised my left hand, and slapped her bottom really hard. Through the layer of thin cloth, it felt unusually smooth. Her bottom was very round. Fuck, I felt terrific. She immediately behaved herself after getting spanked. She became very submissive, not saying another word. Of course, it was wrong to slap her bottom, but I thought this kind of thing might not be what other damaged goods and their lovers get into. So the incident seemed beside the point and I didn't write about it.
We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go.
We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off?
We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix.
We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting.
We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part.
We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future.
We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity?
We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams.
We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future. Since there was such an advantage, how could we miss the opportunity? When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others.
We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground.
We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep.
We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour.
We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too.
We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans.
We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season.
We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp.
We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear.
We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second.
We can talk a little longer.
We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened.
We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good.
We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard!
We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me.
We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package.
We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift.
We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears.
We can talk a little longer. The color in her face deepened. She said, Wang Er, you'll never learn how to be good. You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched.
We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached."
We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts.
We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal.
We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline."
We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult.
We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it.
We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference.
We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there.
We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there. But for the parts above water, a tighter nanofilament net will give better results."
We can't even find the worst jobs.
We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future.
We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future. We have nothing."
We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future. We have nothing." Ye had no words.
We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future. We have nothing." Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently.
We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future. We have nothing." Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it.
We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future. We have nothing." Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars.
We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future. We have nothing." Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?'
We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future. We have nothing." Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no.
We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south.
We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot.
We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night.
We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while.
We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south.
We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off.
We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground.
We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep.
We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south. Over there the soil was so much richer that the grasses on both sides of the road stood as tall as people, unlike the back slope of the fifteenth team where they were about half a foot. The moon shone that night. We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour.
We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build.
We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now?
We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look!
We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath.
We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early.
We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water.
We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door.
We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things?
We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now? Let me take a look! So she got to her feet and took off her sweater—she had on a flowery shirt underneath. Then she sat back and said, It's still early. After a while, the attendant brought us boiling water. They had keys, so they just came in without even knocking on the door. I asked, What would the attendant say if he came in right in the middle of things? She said she had never gotten caught in the act, but she had heard that the attendant would slam the door shut and curse, Motherfuckers!
We chatted for a while.
We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too.
We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good.
We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good. She said, Really?
We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good. She said, Really? I had no idea.
We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good. She said, Really? I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away.
We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good. She said, Really? I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags.
We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good. She said, Really? I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose.
We chatted for a while. I told her that her breasts were not just full, but also shapely; her navel not only round, but shallow too. All of this was very good. She said, Really? I had no idea. After a while the moonlight moved away. I lit a cigarette, but she took it from me after I finished half of it, taking several drags. She pinched my nose, for the locals believed that a virgin's nose would be very hard, and a man dying of too much sex would have a soft nose. On some of these occasions she lazed on the bed, leaning against the bamboo wall; other times she held me like a koala bear, blowing warm breath on my face.
We checked out and walked in the street.
We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene.
We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness.
We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad.
We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin.
We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping.
We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist.
We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains.
We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains. I had just smacked her bottom; I spanked her really hard.
We could have made any choice and set off in any direction.
We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time.
We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm.
We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path.
We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused.
We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something.
We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body.
We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women.
We could have made any choice and set off in any direction. So I stood at the crossroads for a long time. Later when I was going back to the interior, waiting for the bus by the road, I also had two choices: I could keep waiting, or return to the farm. When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task.
We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se.
We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time.
We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time.
We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia.
We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours."
We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth.
We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush.
We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors.
We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se. But they had all been to the Bund and seen, riding on the ferry, what it looked like from out on the water: there they saw the ramparts formed by the Georgian buildings, the Gothic bell tower with its pointed steeple, and the dark forbidding windows staring back at them—all of which sent them down the tunnel of time. They had also climbed up to the rooftops to release pigeons and fly kites, and there, looking out over the sea of rooftops, a few of which jutted out like sails, felt as if they were navigating against the currents of time. Besides these, the ivy crawling up the sides of the walls and the sounds of someone playing the piano in the Western-style house next door also came to feed their nostalgia. Wang Qiyao knew one of these "Old Colours." He was twenty-six years old, so calling him an "Old Colour" was a bit ironic, a way of emphasizing his youth. A gym teacher at a local middle school, he normally dressed in sweatpants, and his hair looked like the bristle end of a scrub brush. He had a dark complexion from years of working outdoors. At school he kept to himself and never fraternized with his colleagues.
We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful.
We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes.
We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive.
We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway.
We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm.
We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes.
We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep.
We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves.
We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves. After a while, I unbuttoned a few more buttons, seeing that her skin was pink.
We don't have enough Flying Blade material."
We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across.
We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters."
We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters.
We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net."
We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke.
We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?"
We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down.
We don't have enough Flying Blade material." "Then it's decided: The site of operation should be the narrowest point of the Gaillard Cut, a hundred and fifty meters across. Add in some slack for the pillars ... let's call it a hundred seventy meters." Wang said, "If that's the plan, then the smallest distance between the filaments will be fifty centimeters. I don't have enough material for a tighter net." "In other words, we have to make sure the ship crosses during the day," Da Shi said, blowing out another mouthful of smoke. "Why?" "At night the crew will be sleeping, which means they'll all be lying down. Fifty centimeters between filaments leaves too much of a gap.
We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning.
We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously.
We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy.
We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer.
We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data."
We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?"
We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work."
We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer.
We don't know if the ship has been equipped with magnetic walls to shield against ball lightning. Even if it hasn't, a ball lightning weapon can indeed kill all personnel within the ship, but it cannot do so simultaneously. Also, after the ball lightning enters the ship, it may hover in the air for some time before releasing its energy. This wait time can last from a dozen seconds to a minute or longer. They will have enough time to realize they've been attacked and destroy the data." Colonel Stanton asked, "What about a neutron bomb?" "Colonel, you should know that's not going to work." The speaker was a Russian officer. "The radiation from a neutron bomb cannot kill right away.
We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes.
We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us.
We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us?
We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?'
We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again.
We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town.
We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams.
We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time.
We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village.
We even walked on the road for a while.
We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south.
We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off.
We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground.
We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep.
We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour.
We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too.
We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans.
We even walked on the road for a while. By the time fog rose at daybreak, we had walked twelve miles and went up to the mountain in the south. To be more specific, we arrived at the grassland to the south of Zhang Feng village and the forest wasn't far off. We camped under a huge green tree, picking up two pieces of cow dung to start a fire, and spread a plastic sheet on the ground. Then we took off all our clothes (the clothes were drenched by then), cuddled into each other, wrapped ourselves in three blankets, and then fell asleep. We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season.
We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill.
We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him.
We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates.
We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore.
We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back.
We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back. That was how the whole business went.
We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back. That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time.
We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back. That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad.
We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore. So we came back. That was how the whole business went. I remained in the public security section for a long time. For a while the atmosphere was not bad. They said my problem was pretty clear and all I needed to do was to write confessions.
We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in.
We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay.
We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin.
We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily.
We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth.
We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax.
We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all.
We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin.
We had a great friendship, ran away, went on denouncement trips together, and now that we met again after twenty years' separation, of course she would open her legs to let me crawl in. So even if it were considered a sin, she didn't know where the sin lay. More importantly, she had no knowledge of this sin. Then once again, she began to breathe heavily. Her face turned scarlet, her legs locked me tightly, and her body beneath me tensed while again and again muffled screams came through her clenched teeth. Only after a long while did she relax. Then she said it was not bad at all. After the "not bad at all," she still said it was no sin. Because she was like Socrates, ignorant of everything.
We had committed many errors and deserved execution.
We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions.
We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them!
We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were.
We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days.
We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk.
We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river.
We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard.
We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift.
We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine.
We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street.
We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene.
We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness.
We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad.
We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin.
We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping.
We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist.
We had committed many errors together and since she didn't know what her sin was, it had to be counted as mine. We checked out and walked in the street. Now I began to think that the last confession of hers must be extremely obscene. Those who read our confessions were people with stone hearts and high political consciousness. If they couldn't bear reading it, it had to be pretty bad. Chen Qingyang said, in that confession, she wrote nothing but her true sin. Chen Qingyang said that by her true sin she meant the incident on Mount Qingping. She was being carried on my shoulder then, wearing the Thai skirt that bound her legs tightly together, and her hair hung down to my waist. The white cloud in the sky hurried on its journey, and there were only two of us in the midst of mountains.
We had nothing to say to each other."
We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye.
We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt.
We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River.
We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team.
We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths!
We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!'
We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep.
We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep. It was early spring, and the surface of the river was still covered by a thin layer of ice.
We have never faced an enemy like this.
We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day.
We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival.
We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day.
We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely.
We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days.
We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us.
We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again.
We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again. Right now, all the Battle Command Centers around the globe are drafting up operation plans, and Central will select one within ten hours and begin implementation.
We have nothing."
We have nothing." Ye had no words.
We have nothing." Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently.
We have nothing." Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it.
We have nothing." Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars.
We have nothing." Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?'
We have nothing." Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no.
We have nothing." Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?'
We have nothing." Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no.
We have shown how Bao-yu was in Dai-yu's room telling her the story of the magic mice; how Bao-chai burst in on them and twitted Bao-yu with his failure to remember the 'green wax' allusion on the night of the Lantern Festival; and how the three of them sat teasing each other with good-humoured banter.
We have shown how Bao-yu was in Dai-yu's room telling her the story of the magic mice; how Bao-chai burst in on them and twitted Bao-yu with his failure to remember the 'green wax' allusion on the night of the Lantern Festival; and how the three of them sat teasing each other with good-humoured banter. Bao-yu had been afraid that by sleeping after her meal Dai-yu would give herself indigestion or suffer from insomnia through being insufficiently tired when she went to bed at night, but Bao-chai's arrival and the lively conversation that followed it banished all Dai-yu's desire to sleep and enabled him to lay aside his anxiety on her behalf.
We have shown how Bao-yu was in Dai-yu's room telling her the story of the magic mice; how Bao-chai burst in on them and twitted Bao-yu with his failure to remember the 'green wax' allusion on the night of the Lantern Festival; and how the three of them sat teasing each other with good-humoured banter. Bao-yu had been afraid that by sleeping after her meal Dai-yu would give herself indigestion or suffer from insomnia through being insufficiently tired when she went to bed at night, but Bao-chai's arrival and the lively conversation that followed it banished all Dai-yu's desire to sleep and enabled him to lay aside his anxiety on her behalf. Just then a sudden commotion arose from the direction of Bao-yu's room, and the three of them stopped talking and turned their heads to listen.
We have shown how Bao-yu was in Dai-yu's room telling her the story of the magic mice; how Bao-chai burst in on them and twitted Bao-yu with his failure to remember the 'green wax' allusion on the night of the Lantern Festival; and how the three of them sat teasing each other with good-humoured banter. Bao-yu had been afraid that by sleeping after her meal Dai-yu would give herself indigestion or suffer from insomnia through being insufficiently tired when she went to bed at night, but Bao-chai's arrival and the lively conversation that followed it banished all Dai-yu's desire to sleep and enabled him to lay aside his anxiety on her behalf. Just then a sudden commotion arose from the direction of Bao-yu's room, and the three of them stopped talking and turned their heads to listen. Dai-yu was the first to speak: 'That's your Nannie quarrelling with Aroma,' she said.
We have shown how Bao-yu was in Dai-yu's room telling her the story of the magic mice; how Bao-chai burst in on them and twitted Bao-yu with his failure to remember the 'green wax' allusion on the night of the Lantern Festival; and how the three of them sat teasing each other with good-humoured banter. Bao-yu had been afraid that by sleeping after her meal Dai-yu would give herself indigestion or suffer from insomnia through being insufficiently tired when she went to bed at night, but Bao-chai's arrival and the lively conversation that followed it banished all Dai-yu's desire to sleep and enabled him to lay aside his anxiety on her behalf. Just then a sudden commotion arose from the direction of Bao-yu's room, and the three of them stopped talking and turned their heads to listen. Dai-yu was the first to speak: 'That's your Nannie quarrelling with Aroma,' she said. 'To think how that poor girl goes out of her way to be nice to the old woman, yet still she manages to find fault with her!
We have shown how Bao-yu was in Dai-yu's room telling her the story of the magic mice; how Bao-chai burst in on them and twitted Bao-yu with his failure to remember the 'green wax' allusion on the night of the Lantern Festival; and how the three of them sat teasing each other with good-humoured banter. Bao-yu had been afraid that by sleeping after her meal Dai-yu would give herself indigestion or suffer from insomnia through being insufficiently tired when she went to bed at night, but Bao-chai's arrival and the lively conversation that followed it banished all Dai-yu's desire to sleep and enabled him to lay aside his anxiety on her behalf. Just then a sudden commotion arose from the direction of Bao-yu's room, and the three of them stopped talking and turned their heads to listen. Dai-yu was the first to speak: 'That's your Nannie quarrelling with Aroma,' she said. 'To think how that poor girl goes out of her way to be nice to the old woman, yet still she manages to find fault with her! She really must be getting senile.'
We have shown how Bao-yu was in Dai-yu's room telling her the story of the magic mice; how Bao-chai burst in on them and twitted Bao-yu with his failure to remember the 'green wax' allusion on the night of the Lantern Festival; and how the three of them sat teasing each other with good-humoured banter. Bao-yu had been afraid that by sleeping after her meal Dai-yu would give herself indigestion or suffer from insomnia through being insufficiently tired when she went to bed at night, but Bao-chai's arrival and the lively conversation that followed it banished all Dai-yu's desire to sleep and enabled him to lay aside his anxiety on her behalf. Just then a sudden commotion arose from the direction of Bao-yu's room, and the three of them stopped talking and turned their heads to listen. Dai-yu was the first to speak: 'That's your Nannie quarrelling with Aroma,' she said. 'To think how that poor girl goes out of her way to be nice to the old woman, yet still she manages to find fault with her! She really must be getting senile.' Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do!
We have shown how Bao-yu was in Dai-yu's room telling her the story of the magic mice; how Bao-chai burst in on them and twitted Bao-yu with his failure to remember the 'green wax' allusion on the night of the Lantern Festival; and how the three of them sat teasing each other with good-humoured banter. Bao-yu had been afraid that by sleeping after her meal Dai-yu would give herself indigestion or suffer from insomnia through being insufficiently tired when she went to bed at night, but Bao-chai's arrival and the lively conversation that followed it banished all Dai-yu's desire to sleep and enabled him to lay aside his anxiety on her behalf. Just then a sudden commotion arose from the direction of Bao-yu's room, and the three of them stopped talking and turned their heads to listen. Dai-yu was the first to speak: 'That's your Nannie quarrelling with Aroma,' she said. 'To think how that poor girl goes out of her way to be nice to the old woman, yet still she manages to find fault with her! She really must be getting senile.' Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do! She's only a silly old woman.
We have shown how Bao-yu was in Dai-yu's room telling her the story of the magic mice; how Bao-chai burst in on them and twitted Bao-yu with his failure to remember the 'green wax' allusion on the night of the Lantern Festival; and how the three of them sat teasing each other with good-humoured banter. Bao-yu had been afraid that by sleeping after her meal Dai-yu would give herself indigestion or suffer from insomnia through being insufficiently tired when she went to bed at night, but Bao-chai's arrival and the lively conversation that followed it banished all Dai-yu's desire to sleep and enabled him to lay aside his anxiety on her behalf. Just then a sudden commotion arose from the direction of Bao-yu's room, and the three of them stopped talking and turned their heads to listen. Dai-yu was the first to speak: 'That's your Nannie quarrelling with Aroma,' she said. 'To think how that poor girl goes out of her way to be nice to the old woman, yet still she manages to find fault with her! She really must be getting senile.' Bao-yu was for rushing over straight away, but Bao-chai restrained him: 'Don't go quarrelling with your Nannie, whatever you do! She's only a silly old woman. You have to indulge her a bit.'
We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets.
We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached."
We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts.
We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal.
We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline."
We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult.
We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it.
We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference.
We have some small amounts of Flying Blade material that are flat sheets. We can use them to protect the parts of the column where the filaments are attached." The discussion after that was mainly between the naval officers and navigation experts. "Judgment Day is at the upper limit in terms of tonnage that can pass through the Panama Canal. It has a deep draft, so we have to consider installing filaments below the waterline." "That will be very difficult. If there's not enough time, I don't think we should worry about it. The parts of the ship below the waterline are used for engines, fuel, and ballast, causing a lot of noise, vibration, and interference. The conditions are too poor for computing centers and other similar facilities to be located there.
We have to put our country first, even before our lives.
We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy.
We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.'
We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket.
We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them.
We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.'
We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression.
We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death.
We have to put our country first, even before our lives. Then again, the rules are very strict and the penalties for breaking them very heavy. You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.'
We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams.
We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all."
We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly.
We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy.
We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us.
We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other."
We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye.
We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt.
We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River.
We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves.
We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again.
We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac.
We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind.
We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way.
We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit.
We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little.
We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship.
We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac. So I lay on my side behind her, pillowed on her long hair and entered her body from behind. Later in the hotel room, we relived our great friendship in the same way. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins.
We left that place and never went back.
We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain.
We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work.
We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there.
We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex.
We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed.
We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy.
We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it.
We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work. So our life was relatively easy there. And since we didn't have to worry about food and shelter, we thought more about sex. There was nobody else on that part of the mountain, and Grandpa Liu lay on his deathbed. The mountain was either rainy or foggy. Chen Qingyang fastened my belt around her waist, with a knife dangling from it. She wore high boots, and nothing else.
We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us.
We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us?
We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?'
We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again.
We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town.
We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams.
We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time.
We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village.
We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it.
We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.'
We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before.
We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed.
We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.'
We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room.
We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply.
We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is.
We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.'
We must be bold enough to ignore the censures of the vulgar and the loud outcries of those to whom every novelty is shocking.' To Trinket this book-language of the Helmsman's was even more incomprehensible than what he had said before. 'Look,' said the Helmsman to Trinket, 'there are only two of us here now, so you've no need to feel embarrassed. Never mind whether what Hai Dafu taught you was the real thing or not; just give me a demonstration of what it was.' Trinket now realized that it was to spare him the embarrassment of making a fool of himself in front of the others that he had sent them out of the room. There seemed to be nothing for it but to comply. 'Well, it's what the Old Devil taught me,' he said, 'so it's not my fault how bad it is. If it looks really ridiculous, you must put the blame on him.' The Helmsman gave his little smile.
We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army.
We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am.
We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you."
We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!"
We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table.
We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters.
We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is."
We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman,"
We prevented the Vietnamese plan to demolish the dam with explosives, which would have flooded the attack route for our army. That's who I am. I defeated an enemy who once defeated you." "That's enough!" General Chang slammed the table. "Don't bring up irrelevant matters. If you have a plan, say what it is." "I don't think we need to waste time on this policeman," Colonel Stanton said contemptuously, as he lit his cigar.
We received only very limited information.
We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages.
We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society?
We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage.
We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards.
We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific?
We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ...
We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China.
We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father.
We registered for a room at a hotel, went in together, and then I helped her take off her coat.
We registered for a room at a hotel, went in together, and then I helped her take off her coat. Chen Qingyang said, Wang Er has become civilized.
We registered for a room at a hotel, went in together, and then I helped her take off her coat. Chen Qingyang said, Wang Er has become civilized. It meant I had changed a lot.
We registered for a room at a hotel, went in together, and then I helped her take off her coat. Chen Qingyang said, Wang Er has become civilized. It meant I had changed a lot. In the old days, I did not just look ferocious, but also acted ferociously.
We registered for a room at a hotel, went in together, and then I helped her take off her coat. Chen Qingyang said, Wang Er has become civilized. It meant I had changed a lot. In the old days, I did not just look ferocious, but also acted ferociously. Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel.
We registered for a room at a hotel, went in together, and then I helped her take off her coat. Chen Qingyang said, Wang Er has become civilized. It meant I had changed a lot. In the old days, I did not just look ferocious, but also acted ferociously. Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel. The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes.
We registered for a room at a hotel, went in together, and then I helped her take off her coat. Chen Qingyang said, Wang Er has become civilized. It meant I had changed a lot. In the old days, I did not just look ferocious, but also acted ferociously. Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel. The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes. I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed.
We registered for a room at a hotel, went in together, and then I helped her take off her coat. Chen Qingyang said, Wang Er has become civilized. It meant I had changed a lot. In the old days, I did not just look ferocious, but also acted ferociously. Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel. The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes. I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build.
We registered for a room at a hotel, went in together, and then I helped her take off her coat. Chen Qingyang said, Wang Er has become civilized. It meant I had changed a lot. In the old days, I did not just look ferocious, but also acted ferociously. Chen Qingyang and I committed the crime one more time in the hotel. The room was well heated, and the windows were glazed with tea-colored panes. I sat on the sofa, and she sat in the bed. We chatted for a while, and then the criminal atmosphere began to build. I said, Didn't you want me to see how they sag now?
We smiled when we saw this.
We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman.
We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back.
We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot.
We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up.
We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough.
We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together.
We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market.
We smiled when we saw this. The security comrade finally stopped a woman. Chen Qingyang rose to her feet, smoothed out her hair, straightened the collar of her shirt, and then turned around, putting her hands behind her back. The woman tied her up, starting from her hands and then running the rope over her neck and arms to make a knot. She apologized, I'm just hopeless at tying people up. The security comrade said, That's good enough. Then he tied me up, sat us back-to-back in two separate chairs, and roped the whole thing together. He locked the door and went to the market. After a long time, he came back to get something from the office desk.
We still have nothing.
We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives.
We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs.
We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future.
We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future. We have nothing."
We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future. We have nothing." Ye had no words.
We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future. We have nothing." Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently.
We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future. We have nothing." Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it.
We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs. No job, no money, no future. We have nothing." Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars.
We stood on the stage with many others.
We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came.
We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains.
We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight.
We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too.
We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er!
We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang!
We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it.
We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it. But we still had to write confessions because the leaders wanted to read them.
We talked about everything we could have done back then, the confessions I wrote, and even the little Buddha of mine.
We talked about everything we could have done back then, the confessions I wrote, and even the little Buddha of mine. As soon as the thing heard people talking about him, he became excited and began to stir.
We talked about everything we could have done back then, the confessions I wrote, and even the little Buddha of mine. As soon as the thing heard people talking about him, he became excited and began to stir. So I concluded: back then they'd wanted to hammer us but failed.
We talked about everything we could have done back then, the confessions I wrote, and even the little Buddha of mine. As soon as the thing heard people talking about him, he became excited and began to stir. So I concluded: back then they'd wanted to hammer us but failed. I was still as hard as ever.
We talked about everything we could have done back then, the confessions I wrote, and even the little Buddha of mine. As soon as the thing heard people talking about him, he became excited and began to stir. So I concluded: back then they'd wanted to hammer us but failed. I was still as hard as ever. For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed.
We talked about everything we could have done back then, the confessions I wrote, and even the little Buddha of mine. As soon as the thing heard people talking about him, he became excited and began to stir. So I concluded: back then they'd wanted to hammer us but failed. I was still as hard as ever. For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed. A person like me never cares much about saving face.
We talked about everything we could have done back then, the confessions I wrote, and even the little Buddha of mine. As soon as the thing heard people talking about him, he became excited and began to stir. So I concluded: back then they'd wanted to hammer us but failed. I was still as hard as ever. For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed. A person like me never cares much about saving face. After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan.
We talked about everything we could have done back then, the confessions I wrote, and even the little Buddha of mine. As soon as the thing heard people talking about him, he became excited and began to stir. So I concluded: back then they'd wanted to hammer us but failed. I was still as hard as ever. For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed. A person like me never cares much about saving face. After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on.
We talked about everything we could have done back then, the confessions I wrote, and even the little Buddha of mine. As soon as the thing heard people talking about him, he became excited and began to stir. So I concluded: back then they'd wanted to hammer us but failed. I was still as hard as ever. For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed. A person like me never cares much about saving face. After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on. When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was.
We thought you were asleep.
We thought you were asleep. Nightingale!
We thought you were asleep. Nightingale! Come inside now!
We thought you were asleep. Nightingale! Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.'
We thought you were asleep. Nightingale! Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired.
We thought you were asleep. Nightingale! Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape.
We thought you were asleep. Nightingale! Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him.
We thought you were asleep. Nightingale! Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?'
We thought you were asleep. Nightingale! Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu.
We used exactly the same confessions.
We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold.
We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements.
We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go.
We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off?
We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix.
We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting.
We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part.
We used exactly the same confessions. After a while, the security comrades came to talk to me, telling me about the big denouncement meeting they were going to hold. All the people who had been investigated by the public security section would have to attend, including speculators, grafters, and all kinds of bad elements. We belonged in the group, but the regimental leaders said that since we were young people, and had good attitudes, we didn't have to go. But people compared their situation with ours, and asked, if everyone who'd been investigated had to be there, why were we being let off? The security comrades were in a fix. So we would have to take part in the meeting. Finally they decided to work on mobilizing us to take part. They told us that public denouncing had an impact on a person's mind, which could prevent us from committing errors in the future.
We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room.
We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room.
We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago.
We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate.
We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope.
We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details.
We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case.
We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers!
We used this shabby certificate issued to us twenty years ago to get a double room. Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case?
We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day.
We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements.
We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went.
We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad.
We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff.
We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis.
We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human.
We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair.
We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human. The security comrades told us to confess our love affair. I said, How do you know we had a love affair?
We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team.
We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow.
We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle.
We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground.
We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor.
We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill.
We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him.
We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates.
We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill. Chen Qingyang treated Grandpa Liu's leprosy, and I tended the land for him. After a while, I traveled to the market in Qingping and ran into some classmates. They told me that the military deputy had been transferred someplace else and nobody remembered our affair anymore.
We were at the edge of the field then.
We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground.
We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry.
We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot.
We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following:
We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics?
We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean?
We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back?
We were at the edge of the field then. Because it was from the back, we had to spread two palm-bark rain capes on the ground. She knelt on her hands and knees, like a horse, and said, You'd better hurry. It's time to give Grandpa Liu a shot. I wrote all these things in my confessions, but the leaders wanted me to confess in response to the following: 1. Who is Comrade Strain-thing Eh-thics? 2. What does "strengthening the great friendship" mean? 3. What is strengthening it from the back? And what is strengthening it from the front?
We were different in every way.
We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized.
We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us.
We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood.
We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back.
We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room.
We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far.
We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back.
We were different in every way. Chen Qingyang said that back then I wasn't very civilized. When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me.
We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all."
We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly.
We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy.
We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us.
We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other."
We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye.
We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt.
We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River.
We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team.
We woke up frozen after an hour.
We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too.
We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans.
We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season.
We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp.
We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear.
We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second.
We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature.
We woke up frozen after an hour. The three layers of blankets were all soaked, and the dung fire had died out, too. Dewdrops fell from the trees in a downpour, and even the drops floating in the air were as big as mung beans. This was in January, the coldest days of the dry season. The shady side of the mountain could be that damp. Chen Qingyang said when she woke up she heard my teeth chattering like a machine gun by her ear. The upper teeth were clicking against the lower more than once a second. I already had a temperature. Once I caught a cold, it would be hard to recover unless I got a shot.
We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that.
We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone.
We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her.
We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me.
We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs.
We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me.
We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure.
We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms.
We would do anything for it — well, there's some truth to that. But when I ran away from our team, I didn't plan to see Chen Qingyang, thinking that I could just leave without telling anyone. When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while.
We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us.
We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other."
We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye.
We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt.
We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River.
We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team.
We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths!
We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!'
We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye. "Tang Hongjing was the girl who gave your father the fatal strike with her belt. She drowned in the Yellow River. There was a flood that carried off a few of the sheep kept by the production team. So the Party secretary called to the sent-down students, 'Revolutionary youths! It's time to test your mettle!' And so, Hongjing and three other students jumped into the river to save the sheep.
We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge!
We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard!
We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?'
We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said.
We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground.
We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!'
We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route.
We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!'
We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me!
We're not talking about children's games.'
We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket.
We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society.
We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice.
We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things.
We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.'
We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled.
We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know.
We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society. It fights for Honour and Justice. It does all sorts of amazing things. Of course it isn't a children's game.' The Helmsman smiled. 'Well, as long as you know. There are thirty-six rules that everyone joining the Society must swear to follow.
We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built.
We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal.
We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth."
We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time.
We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working.
We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither."
We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared.
We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal.
We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth." Wang knew that the colonel's babbling was meant to help him through this very difficult time. He was grateful, but it wasn't working. "Target is one kilometer from the zither." Judgment Day appeared. In the light from the setting sun coming over the hills to the side, it was a dark silhouette against the golden waves of the canal. The sixty-thousand-ton ship was much larger than Wang had imagined.
We've been at it for a while now.
We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'"
We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language.
We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade?
We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across."
We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying.
We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out.
We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?"
We've been at it for a while now. Let's remember what the general said: 'Time is of the essence!'" He gave a sly grin to the translator, a female first lieutenant who looked unhappy with his language. "Not easy to translate, eh, comrade? Just get the approximate meaning across." But Stanton seemed to understand what he was saying. He pointed at Shi Qiang with a fresh cigar that he had just taken out. "Who does this policeman think he is, that he can talk to us this way?" "Who do you think you are?"
We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout.
We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have.
We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day.
We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack.
We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy.
We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology.
We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds.
We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack.
We, of course, know even less about the ship's layout. Right now, we cannot even be certain of the location of the computing center on Judgment Day, and we don't know whether the intercepted Trisolaran messages are stored in servers located in the computing center, or how many copies they have. The only way to achieve our objective is to completely capture and control Judgment Day. "The most difficult part is preventing the enemy from erasing Trisolaran data during our attack. Destroying the data would be very easy. The enemy would not use conventional methods to erase the data during an attack, because it's easy to recover the data using known technology. But if they just emptied a cartridge clip at the server hard drive or other storage media, it would all be over, and doing so would take no more than ten seconds. So we must disable all enemies near the storage equipment within ten seconds of their detecting an attack. Since we don't know the exact location of the data storage or the number of copies, we must eliminate all enemies on Judgment Day within a very brief period of time, before the target has been alerted.
Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight.
Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep.
Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast.
Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth.
Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could.
Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward.
Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away.
Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast.
Weak golden flames danced fitfully beneath the silvery moonlight. After sitting there for a moment, Granddad fell backward like a capsized wall, and Father laid his head on Granddad's belly, where he fell into a hazy sleep. He could feel Granddad's feverish hand stroking his head, which sent his thoughts back nearly a dozen years, to when he was suckling at Grandma's breast. He was four at the time, and growing tired of the yellowed nipple that was always thrust into his mouth. Having begun to hate its sour hardness, he gazed up into the look of rapture in Grandma's face with a murderous glint in his eyes and bit down as hard as he could. He felt the contraction in Grandma's breast as her body jerked backward. Trickles of a sweet liquid warmed the corners of his mouth, until Grandma gave him a swat on the bottom and pushed him away. He fell to the ground, his eyes on the drops of fresh red blood dripping from the tip of Grandma's pendulous breast. He whimpered, but his eyes were dry.
Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out?
Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out.
Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else.
Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all.
Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her.
Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma.
Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share.
Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu.
Well now, I can understand the very young ones like me not being included, but why should they leave you out? I felt really sorry for you when I heard that they'd left you out. Aroma, of course, you'd expect to get more than anyone else. I don't blame her at all. In fact, I think it's owing to her. Let's be honest: none of us can compare with Aroma. I mean, even if she didn't always take so much trouble over everything, no one would want to quarrel about her having a bigger share. What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?'
Well!' he thought.
Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr".
Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha!
Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".'
Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully.
Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind.
Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road.
Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own.
Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".' Two of the mounted men took charge of Whiskers, supporting the ends of the carrying-pole from which his hammock was suspended on their saddle-bows and riding along in parallel very slowly and carefully. Another of them gave up his horse to Trinket and found himself another horse on which he rode along behind. The little party of six walked their horses along the road for about a mile before taking a right-hand turn into a little side-road. Along this, every few hundred yards, were little knots of two or three men, some sitting, some walking to and fro, all evidently lookouts, since the leading horseman, on seeing them, would make a sign, stretching out the last three fingers of his right hand and pointing with them downwards, whereupon the men would nod and silently answer him with some mysterious signal of their own. Trinket observed that the signals they made were all different, but was unable to guess their significance.
Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.'
Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes.
Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again.
Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully.
Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha!
Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me.
Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!'
Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak.
Well, I don't think much of you either, so that makes us quits.' After a while the Little Countess began to regain consciousness and presently opened her eyes. Startled to see Trinket bending over her, staring, with far from friendly eyes, from barely a foot away, she quickly closed them again. Trinket laughed gleefully. 'Ha ha! You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how.
Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step.
Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds.
Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'?
Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced."
Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years.
Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle.
Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain.
Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back."
Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain. But once people are together, it is as the saying goes: "A boat sailing against the current must forge ahead or else be driven back." "I would be lying if I said that I didn't have the desire to forge ahead . . . but when the boat won't go forward anymore . . . all I can do is turn back."
Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.'
Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile.
Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said.
Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.'
Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian.
Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here.
Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.'
Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously.
Well, Mister Butcher Qian, if you had the nerve to kidnap her and smuggle her into the Palace, I suppose I ought to have the nerve to keep her here.' He gave the man a smile. 'It's a very good idea,' he said. 'We'll hide her here then.' 'If you think it's all right, I'm sure it will be,' said Butcher Qian. 'There's this to be said too, for hiding her here. When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.'
Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao.
Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?'
Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher.
Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.'
Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?'
Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre.
Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing.
Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things.
Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu.
Well, none of us is here for ever, you know.
Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.'
Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes.
Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true.
Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.'
Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns.
Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper.
Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.'
Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.' Crimson laughed scornfully, though whether at Melilot's simplicity or at Bao-yu's improvidence is unclear, since just as she was about to comment, a little maid came running in, so young that her hair was still done up in two little girl's horns. She was carrying some patterns and sheets of paper. 'You're to copy out these two patterns.' She threw them in Crimson's direction and straightway darted out again.
Well, now we know where we are.
Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it.
Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead.
Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay.
Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while.
Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses.
Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.'
Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes.
Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again.
Well, to me you're nobody.'
Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so.
Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks.
Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!'
Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her.
Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.'
Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster.
Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly.
Well, to me you're nobody.' He grasped her right ear and gave it a few pulls, then he pinched her nose between finger and thumb and twisted it a couple of times, laughing as he did so. The Little Countess had shut her eyes again, but two fat tears escaped from under their lids and coursed down her cheeks. 'Don't cry!' Trinket shouted at her. 'I forbid you to cry.' But the Little Countess's tears ran even faster. 'Hot-piece momma!' said Trinket exasperatedly. 'Being stubborn, are we?
Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here."
Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects.
Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay.
Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest.
Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone.
Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant.
Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen.
Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone.
Well, you are almost through your first month, and it looks like I'm no longer needed here." Even as she spoke, she began to gather up her personal effects. Neither Wang Qiyao nor Kang Mingxun dared say a word to persuade her to stay. They watched in shock as she packed her things and placed a red envelope on the baby's chest. She went out the door and down the stairs; then they heard the sound of the downstairs door closing, and she was gone. Inside the red envelope were 200 yuan and a gold pendant. When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him.
Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this.
Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!'
Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed.
Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie!
Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them!
Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!'
Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently.
Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment.
Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently. Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses.
Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman.
Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, '
Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear.
Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground.
Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest.
Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.'
Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head.
Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here.
Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman. It's all the same to me whether I see you or not, ' By this time it was beginning to look as if most members of the Lodge were definitely not going to get a glimpse of their beloved leader; nevertheless they continued to stand there outside the gate, nursing a faint hope that he might after all appear. Some of them, tired of standing, sat on the ground. One of them urged Whiskers to go indoors and rest. 'If the Helmsman does come, ' he told Whiskers, 'I promise to let you know straight away.' But Whiskers shook his head. 'No, no, I'd rather wait here. If the Helmsman did come and I wasn't waiting here outside, it would be very—well, disrespectful.'
Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked.
Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha!
Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.'
Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body.
Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath.
Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation.
Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch.
Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?'
Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted.
Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away.
Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot.
Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.'
Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned.
Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy!
Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge?
Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?'
Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian.
Well—huh!—I can tell you the answer to the second question straight away. A lot. The young Lord Mu himself has come to the Capital and he's brought some of their best fighting-men with him.' Trinket frowned. 'Tamardy! How many Triads have we got altogether in the Green Wood Lodge? Enough to fight them ten to one?' 'No need for you to worry, Master,' said Butcher Qian. The reason the Mu Family is here now is not because they want to fight us Triads.
Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in.
Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in. She stood there for a while, silent.
Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in. She stood there for a while, silent. Then she turned and walked away.
Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in. She stood there for a while, silent. Then she turned and walked away. She could no longer feel grief.
Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in. She stood there for a while, silent. Then she turned and walked away. She could no longer feel grief. She was now like a Geiger counter that had been subjected to too much radiation, no longer capable of giving any reaction, noiselessly displaying a reading of zero.
Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in. She stood there for a while, silent. Then she turned and walked away. She could no longer feel grief. She was now like a Geiger counter that had been subjected to too much radiation, no longer capable of giving any reaction, noiselessly displaying a reading of zero. But as she was about to leave Ruan's home, Wenjie turned around for a final look.
Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in. She stood there for a while, silent. Then she turned and walked away. She could no longer feel grief. She was now like a Geiger counter that had been subjected to too much radiation, no longer capable of giving any reaction, noiselessly displaying a reading of zero. But as she was about to leave Ruan's home, Wenjie turned around for a final look. She noticed that Professor Ruan had put on makeup.
Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in. She stood there for a while, silent. Then she turned and walked away. She could no longer feel grief. She was now like a Geiger counter that had been subjected to too much radiation, no longer capable of giving any reaction, noiselessly displaying a reading of zero. But as she was about to leave Ruan's home, Wenjie turned around for a final look. She noticed that Professor Ruan had put on makeup. She was wearing a light coat of lipstick and a pair of high heels.
Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf....
Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed.
Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold.
Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in.
Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in. She stood there for a while, silent.
Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in. She stood there for a while, silent. Then she turned and walked away.
Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in. She stood there for a while, silent. Then she turned and walked away. She could no longer feel grief.
Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in. She stood there for a while, silent. Then she turned and walked away. She could no longer feel grief. She was now like a Geiger counter that had been subjected to too much radiation, no longer capable of giving any reaction, noiselessly displaying a reading of zero.
Wenjie pushed open the door to Ruan's home, and she saw that the chaos left by the Red Guards had been cleaned up: The torn oil paintings had been glued back together and rehung on the walls; the toppled piano had been set upright and wiped clean, though it was broken and could no longer be played; the few books left behind had been put back neatly on the shelf.... Ruan was sitting on the chair before her desk, her eyes closed. Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in. She stood there for a while, silent. Then she turned and walked away. She could no longer feel grief. She was now like a Geiger counter that had been subjected to too much radiation, no longer capable of giving any reaction, noiselessly displaying a reading of zero. But as she was about to leave Ruan's home, Wenjie turned around for a final look.
Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home.
Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home.
Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother.
Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her.
Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen.
Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend.
Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father.
Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum.
Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name.
Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold.
Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in.
Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in. She stood there for a while, silent.
Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in. She stood there for a while, silent. Then she turned and walked away.
Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in. She stood there for a while, silent. Then she turned and walked away. She could no longer feel grief.
Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in. She stood there for a while, silent. Then she turned and walked away. She could no longer feel grief. She was now like a Geiger counter that had been subjected to too much radiation, no longer capable of giving any reaction, noiselessly displaying a reading of zero.
Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in. She stood there for a while, silent. Then she turned and walked away. She could no longer feel grief. She was now like a Geiger counter that had been subjected to too much radiation, no longer capable of giving any reaction, noiselessly displaying a reading of zero. But as she was about to leave Ruan's home, Wenjie turned around for a final look.
Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in. She stood there for a while, silent. Then she turned and walked away. She could no longer feel grief. She was now like a Geiger counter that had been subjected to too much radiation, no longer capable of giving any reaction, noiselessly displaying a reading of zero. But as she was about to leave Ruan's home, Wenjie turned around for a final look. She noticed that Professor Ruan had put on makeup.
Wenjie stood next to Ruan and gently caressed her professor's forehead, face, and hands—all cold. Wenjie had noticed the empty sleeping pill bottle on the desk as soon as she came in. She stood there for a while, silent. Then she turned and walked away. She could no longer feel grief. She was now like a Geiger counter that had been subjected to too much radiation, no longer capable of giving any reaction, noiselessly displaying a reading of zero. But as she was about to leave Ruan's home, Wenjie turned around for a final look. She noticed that Professor Ruan had put on makeup. She was wearing a light coat of lipstick and a pair of high heels.
Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her.
Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen.
Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend.
Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father.
Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum.
Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name.
Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan.
Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards.
Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan. This elegant, warm home had once been a safe harbor for Wenjie when she needed to escape the storms of the larger world, but that was before Ruan's home had been searched and her possessions seized by the Red Guards. Like Wenjie's father, Ruan had suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution.
Went out and got your heart broken, did you?"
Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence.
Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up.
Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes.
Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap."
Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?"
Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid.
Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead?
Went out and got your heart broken, did you?" Mr. Cheng gradually stopped crying and sat in silence. Jiang Lili had the urge to taunt him further, but, taking pity on him, softened up. "You know, it seems like the harder we try to get something, the more elusive it becomes. But when we don't want something, it ends up falling into our lap." Mr. Cheng asked softly, "And what if one gives up on something but it still remains elusive?" Jiang Lili was livid. She raised her voice, "What, are all the women in the world dead? Don't tell me that I'm the only one left?
Were science and rationality really coming back?
Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly.
Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris.
Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies.
Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself.
Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality.
Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger.
Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream.
Were science and rationality really coming back? Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals?
What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field.
What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around.
What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful.
What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes.
What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive.
What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway.
What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm.
What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes.
What I could confess was that I fondled her breasts when we rested at the edge of the field. When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep.
What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator.
What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions.
What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad.
What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above.
What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution.
What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions.
What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them!
What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were.
What I had in my mind was that I shouldn't be an instigator. Many people would read my confessions. If after reading them they couldn't help screwing damaged goods, that wasn't so bad; but if they learned the other thing, that would be really bad. I also left out the facts that follow, for the same reason mentioned above. We had committed many errors and deserved execution. But the leaders decided to save us, making me write confessions. How forgiving of them! So I made up my mind that I would only write about how bad we were. When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days.
What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested.
What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, '
What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang.
What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us.
What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known.
What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate.
What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, '
What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry.
What I'm afraid of, though, is that he may not have heard the news yet and may expose himself unnecessarily outside and get himself arrested. That would be terrible, ' 'Practically every scholar in West Zhejiang has fallen victim to this wretched Ming History business,' said Huang. 'The Manchu Court has obviously got it in for us. You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said.
What Madame Yan had was time on her hands.
What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night.
What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny.
What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time.
What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy.
What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it.
What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago.
What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money.
What Madame Yan had was time on her hands. Her husband left early every morning and did not get home until late at night. Two of her children were grown, while the third was cared for by a nanny. She socialized with the wives of other industrialists and businessmen, but this hardly took up all her time. Dropping by to see Wang Qiyao became part of her daily routine; she sometimes even stayed for dinner, insisting that they simply eat what was already on hand rather than doing anything fancy. Consequently, they often had leftover rice, heated up again with just a dish of mud snails to go with it. Wang Qiyao's near-ascetic lifestyle reminded Madame Yan of her own simple, quiet life before marriage, which seemed so long ago. If a patient came while they were talking, Madame Yan would help by bringing over a chair, getting the medicine out, and collecting the money. More than once the patient thought the well-dressed woman was Wang Qiyao's younger sister, which caused her to blush with pleasure, as if she were a child being patted on the head by an adult.
What a miserable-looking lot!'
What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman.
What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away.
What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?'
What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers.
What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.'
What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket.
What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head!
What a miserable-looking lot!' After a good while longer, another horseman arrived and read out the names of thirteen Lodge-members who were to go for interviews with the Helmsman. The thirteen men, with rapturous expressions on their faces, dashed to the ready-waiting horses, jumped into the saddle, and galloped away. 'Whiskers, ' Trinket asked his stricken friend, 'is this Helmsman a very old man?' 'I... I've never met him, ' said Whiskers. 'On River and Lake there's no one who doesn't look up to him, but I do know that to actually get to meet him is very, very difficult.' 'Tamardy!' thought Trinket. 'What a big-head! Well, you don't impress me, Mr Big Shot Helmsman.
What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags!
What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble!
What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner.
What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate.
What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left.
What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight.
What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet:
What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret.
What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret. Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare?
What about you?"
What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher.
What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple.
What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple. The less said the better.
What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple. The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said.
What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple. The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive.
What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple. The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive. "The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body.
What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple. The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive. "The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body. Your IDs will be deleted.
What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple. The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive. "The two of you are no longer welcome at this meet-up, and you are no longer appropriate players for Three Body. Your IDs will be deleted. Please leave now.
What am I going to do?
What am I going to do? I have to get out of this Palace as quickly as possible.
What am I going to do? I have to get out of this Palace as quickly as possible. Aiyo, I can't though!
What am I going to do? I have to get out of this Palace as quickly as possible. Aiyo, I can't though! The gates will have been shut long ago.
What am I going to do? I have to get out of this Palace as quickly as possible. Aiyo, I can't though! The gates will have been shut long ago. It won't be long now before the Empress Dowager gives orders for my arrest.
What am I going to do? I have to get out of this Palace as quickly as possible. Aiyo, I can't though! The gates will have been shut long ago. It won't be long now before the Empress Dowager gives orders for my arrest. I shan't get away then, even if I grow wings.'
What are you going to do with me?
What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong?
What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing.
What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going.
What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going. So I raised her legs again.
What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going. So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound.
What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going. So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back.
What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going. So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark.
What are you going to do with me? I said, What's wrong? She smiled and said, Nothing. Keep going. So I raised her legs again. She lay like that motionless, her arms spread out, teeth biting her lower lip without uttering a sound. If I looked at her again, she smiled back. I remember her face was extremely pale, and her hair was especially dark. That's how the whole thing went.
What are you in such a tearing hurry about?
What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?'
What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.'
What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come.
What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with.
What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use.
What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said.
What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...'
What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...' She thought a bit, then laughed at herself as she remembered: 'Of course.
What are you still kneeling for?'
What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet.
What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan.
What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam.
What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things?
What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig.
What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive.
What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that?
What are you still kneeling for?' Tealeaf kotowed and rose to his feet. 'Look,' said Xue Pan. 'I wouldn't have troubled you otherwise, only it's my birthday on the third of next month and old Hu and old Cheng and a couple of the others, I don't know where they got them from but they've given me: a piece of fresh lotus root, ever so crisp and crunchy, as thick as that, look, and as long as that; a huge great melon, look, as big as that; a freshly-caught sturgeon as big as that; and a cypress-smoked Siamese sucking-pig as big as that that came in the tribute from Siam. Don't you think it was clever of them to get me those things? Maybe not so much the sturgeon and the sucking-pig. They're just expensive. But where would you go to get a piece of lotus root or a melon like that? However did they get them to grow so big?
What are you talking about?
What are you talking about? I played dumb.
What are you talking about? I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything.
What are you talking about? I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not?
What are you talking about? I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed.
What are you talking about? I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her.
What are you talking about? I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here.
What are you talking about? I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain.
What are you talking about? I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain. So I followed her all the way up to the mountain.
What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns?
What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement.
What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground.
What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking.
What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name.
What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation.
What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either.
What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land.
What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either. And so they remained nameless, silently tilling their little plot of land. We could, if we chose, refer to them as nostalgic "lovers of the past," although they were all young and didn't have a past to love per se.
What did her father and mother do?
What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao?
What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month?
What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether?
What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came.
What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?'
What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes.
What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?'
What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief.
What do you call that grip?'
What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch.
What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!'
What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud.
What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice.
What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said.
What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad.
What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter.
What do you call that grip?' 'Catching a Turtle in a Jar, ' said the old eunuch. 'Little turtle!' 'Turtle yourself!' thought Trinket, but didn't dare say it out loud. His eyes were darting all round him, looking for some means of escape; but the old eunuch sat himself down beside him on the bed and began addressing him in a low, almost mournful voice. 'You're bold but not careless,' he said. 'You're a sharp, intelligent lad. You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.'
What do you mean, you "think"?'
What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket.
What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.'
What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.' This was true.
What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.' This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age.
What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.' This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit.
What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.' This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training.
What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.' This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse.
What do you mean, you "think"?' 'My mother's not sure herself,' said Trinket. 'I can't say exactly.' This was true. His mother had always been vague when asked about his age. The old eunuch nodded and coughed for a bit. 'A few years ago I overtaxed my body in some way while I was training. It brought on this cough which just seems to get worse and worse. This last year I've begun to realize there's no hope for me.'
What do you think, boy?
What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?'
What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer.
What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?'
What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it.
What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something.
What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family.
What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said.
What do you think, boy? Don't you think it would be nice?' Trinket was too frightened to answer. Tell me, boy,' said the old eunuch, 'who else is there besides you in your family?' The question was straightforward enough and seemed to have been asked without sinister intent, yet Trinket did not know how to answer it. He hadn't the faintest idea what family the late Laurie had had and feared that almost any answer he gave was likely to betray his ignorance; yet he had to say something. He settled for a modified version of the truth, hoping that Old Hai himself knew nothing about Laurie's family. 'My mother's the only one at home,' he said. 'What's happened to the rest of the family during these past few years, I'd rather not say.'
What do you think?'
What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly.
What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then.
What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.'
What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes.
What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said.
What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear.
What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth.
What do you think?' 'But that would be wonderful,' said Lü Liuliang delightedly. 'We leave for Yangzhou tomorrow, then. If the two of you will just sit here for a moment, I'll go and tell my wife to start getting things ready.' He hurried off to the inner quarters, but was back in the study again after only a few minutes. 'About this Ming History business,' he said. 'I've heard a good deal of talk about it outside, but you can't believe everything people say; and in any case they conceal a lot of what they do know out of fear. I'm so isolated here, I have no means of finding out the truth. Tell me, how did it all begin?'
What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for?
What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves.
What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off!
What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters.
What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is.
What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours.
What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours. Huan!
What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours. Huan! Come out here!
What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off! After all, he is one of the masters. If he's misbehaved himself, you should leave the telling-off to those whose job it is. It's no business of yours. Huan! Come out here! Come and play with me!'
What does the poet say?
What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!'
What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang.
What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive.
What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.'
What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood.
What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold.
What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape.
What does the poet say? The bush fire cannot burn them out. For next year's spring will see them sprout. —Unless, that is, he plans to wipe out the lot of us!' 'Quite,' said Huang. 'If we are to carry on the struggle against the Tartars, we need anyone who can be of use to stay alive. Indulging in heroics at this juncture might be satisfying, but would be merely falling into their trap.' Lü suddenly understood. It was not only to look for Zha Yihuang that his friends had made their journey to him in the bitter cold. They had come because they wanted to persuade him to escape. They knew how impetuous he was and were afraid that he might throw his life away to no purpose.
What does your reverence say to that?'
What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech.
What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading.
What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt.
What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher.
What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth).
What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor.
What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic.
What does your reverence say to that?' For a long time Vanitas stood lost in thought, pondering this speech. He then subjected the Story of the stone to a careful second reading. He could see that its main theme was love; that it consisted quite simply of a true record of real events; and that it was entirely free from any tendency to deprave and corrupt. He therefore copied it all out from beginning to end and took it back with him to look for a publisher. As a consequence of all this, Vanitas, starting off in the Void (which is Truth) came to the contemplation of Form (which is Illusion); and from Form engendered Passion; and by communicating Passion, entered again into Form; and from Form awoke to the Void (which is Truth). He therefore changed his name from Vanitas to Brother Amor, or the Passionate Monk, (because he had approached Truth by way of Passion), and changed the title of the book from The Story of the S tone to The Tale of Brother Amor. Old Kong Mei-xi from the homeland of Confucius called the book A Mirror for the Romantic. Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days.
What else do you want to do?
What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on.
What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry?
What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out.
What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out. She said, What?
What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out. She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy?
What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out. She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course.
What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out. She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course. But let's not rush.
What else do you want to do? As she said this, she began to put her bra back on. I said, What's the hurry? Leave them out. She said, What? Still want to study my anatomy? I said, Of course. But let's not rush. We can talk a little longer.
What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip.
What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time.
What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences.
What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books.
What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling.
What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners.
What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow.
What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew.
What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books. Though marred by untruths, these are falsehoods that have feeling. When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart.
What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained.
What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you?
What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you!
What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge!
What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard!
What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?'
What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said.
What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground.
What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!'
What good would it do to let all this stuff burn?
What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village.
What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village. Those thieves got all the good stuff.
What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village. Those thieves got all the good stuff. I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.'
What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village. Those thieves got all the good stuff. I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.' Granddad picked up a wooden table and threw it at the old man's bald head.
What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village. Those thieves got all the good stuff. I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.' Granddad picked up a wooden table and threw it at the old man's bald head. He screamed and held his bleeding scalp as he rolled in the dirt.
What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village. Those thieves got all the good stuff. I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.' Granddad picked up a wooden table and threw it at the old man's bald head. He screamed and held his bleeding scalp as he rolled in the dirt. Granddad reached down and picked him up by his collar.
What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village. Those thieves got all the good stuff. I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.' Granddad picked up a wooden table and threw it at the old man's bald head. He screamed and held his bleeding scalp as he rolled in the dirt. Granddad reached down and picked him up by his collar. Looking straight into those tortured eyes, he said, 'Our hero, the "potato picker", then raised his fist and drove it with a loud crack into the old man's face, sending him crumpling to the ground, face up.
What good would it do to let all this stuff burn? I'm not the only "potato picker" from the village. Those thieves got all the good stuff. I'm too old and too slow, and all I could find was this junk.' Granddad picked up a wooden table and threw it at the old man's bald head. He screamed and held his bleeding scalp as he rolled in the dirt. Granddad reached down and picked him up by his collar. Looking straight into those tortured eyes, he said, 'Our hero, the "potato picker", then raised his fist and drove it with a loud crack into the old man's face, sending him crumpling to the ground, face up. Granddad walked up and kicked him in the face, hard.
What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened.
What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained.
What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand.
What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told.
What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch.
What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!'
What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her.
What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.'
What had enabled him to tell where Blossom was standing was the fact that she did not know how to control her breathing and had been breathing rather heavily because she was frightened. He hadn't been aware of Trinket's presence because Trinket's breathing was more restrained. When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour.
What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream.
What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals?
What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe?
What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars?
What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen?
What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ...
What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded.
What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization.
What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars? Did that blood-hued morning, when she had betrayed the entire human race, really happen? And those murders ... Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility.
What happiness!
What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing.
What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!'
What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him.
What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.'
What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly.
What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone.
What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen.
What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.' Trinket got up again, smiling delightedly. 'Now that I have become your Shifu, you had better know my real name,' said the Helmsman, 'but you are not to tell anyone. My surname is Chen. I expect you know that already.
What he meant was, "I deserve to die.
What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."'
What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy.
What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".'
What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man.
What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with.
What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze.
What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province.
What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".' 'It does,' said the man. 'King Yu of the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty that ever was, collected metal from all the nine provinces of the Empire and used it to cast nine great cauldrons with. "Metal" in those days meant bronze. Each of these bronze cauldrons had the name of one of the nine provinces on it and a map showing the mountains and rivers of that province. In later times whoever became master of the Empire automatically became the guardian of these cauldrons.
What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart.
What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid."
What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more.
What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart.
What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself.
What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant....
What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them.
What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream.
What he said next turned out to be so important to the second half of my life: "Lin Lin is too smart. To work in fundamental theory, one must be stupid." In later years, I began to understand his words more and more. Lin, you truly are too smart. Even a few years ago, you could feel the political winds shifting in academia and prepared yourself. For example, when you taught, you changed the names of many physical laws and constants: Ohm's law you called resistance law, Maxwell's equations you called electromagnetic equations, Planck's constant you called the quantum constant.... You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book....
What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination.
What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den.
What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip.
What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead.
What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again.
What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks.
What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time.
What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away.
What makes gossip romantic is its unbridled imagination. With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development.
What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu.
What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?'
What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson.
What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"?
What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know.
What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.'
What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes.
What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true.
What makes me so angry is that people like Skybright and Mackerel should count as top grade when everyone knows they're only put there to curry favour with Bao-yu. Doesn't it make you angry?' 'I don't see much point in getting angry,' said Crimson. 'You know what they said about the mile-wide marquee: "Even the longest party must have an end"? Well, none of us is here for ever, you know. Another four or five years from now when we've each gone our different ways it won't matter any longer what all the rest of us are doing.' Little Melilot found this talk of parting and impermanence vaguely affecting and a slight moisture was to be observed about her eyes. She thought shame to cry without good cause, however, and masked her emotion with a smile: 'That's perfectly true. Only yesterday Bao-yu was going on about all the things he's going to do to his rooms and the clothes he's going to have made and everything, just as if he had a hundred or two years ahead of him with nothing to do but kill time in.'
What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time.
What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality.
What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand.
What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip.
What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors.
What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip.
What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time.
What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences.
What moves you about the longtang of Shanghai stems from the most mundane scenes: not the surging rush of clouds and rain, but something steadily accumulated over time. It is the excitement of cooking smoke and human vitality. Something is flowing through the longtang that is unpredictable yet entirely rational, small, not large, and trivial—but then even a castle can be made out of sand. It has nothing to do with things like "history," not even "unofficial history": we can only call it gossip. Gossip is yet another landscape in the Shanghai longtang—you can almost see it as it sneaks out through the rear windows and the back doors. What emerges from the front doors and balconies is a bit more proper—but it is still gossip. These rumors may not necessarily qualify as history, but they carry with them the shadows of time. There is order in their progression, which follows the law of preordained consequences. These rumors cling to the skin and stick to the flesh; they are not cold or stiff, like a pile of musty old books.
What occasioned this was:
What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier.
What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded.
What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file.
What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her.
What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them.
What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow!
What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me.
What occasioned this was: Her hospital wanted to promote Chen Qingyang, but they found this pile of confessions in her dossier. After a discussion, the leaders decided they were persecutory materials from the Cultural Revolution and should be discarded. So they sent someone to Yunnan to investigate her case, spent over ten thousand yuan on the trip, and finally removed all the confessions from the file. Since she was the author, they returned them to her. She brought them home and stashed them somewhere, and her daughter found them. Her daughter said, Wow! So that's how the two of you made me. Actually, I had nothing to do with her daughter.
What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?"
What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself.
What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway.
What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste.
What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault.
What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long.
What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in.
What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry.
What prick has the nerve to say it wasn't strong enough?" I went down to see for myself. Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er!
What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips.
What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did.
What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened.
What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent.
What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote.
What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it.
What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened.
What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm.
What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below:
What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue.
What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools.
What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions.
What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan.
What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students.
What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier?
What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing.
What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on.
What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing. When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools.
What should I want to go home for?'
What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot.
What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly.
What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine.
What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers?
What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.'
What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson.
What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!'
What should I want to go home for?' 'I know what, then,' said Melilot. 'Miss Lin's very weakly. She's always taking medicine. Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly.
What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.'
What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?'
What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre.
What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing.
What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things.
What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu.
What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .'
What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously.
What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .' He suddenly realized that this flatly contradicted what he had said previously. He had told the Triad members that he and Mao Eighteen had been captured and taken into the Palace by Oboi.
What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor.
What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception.
What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake.
What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor.
What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods.
What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her.
What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her.
What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy.
What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving.
What trick?
What trick? What are you talking about?
What trick? What are you talking about? I played dumb.
What trick? What are you talking about? I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything.
What trick? What are you talking about? I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not?
What trick? What are you talking about? I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed.
What trick? What are you talking about? I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her.
What trick? What are you talking about? I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here.
What trick? What are you talking about? I played dumb. She said, I didn't say anything. I asked her will you do it or not? She said "Pah!" and she blushed. It looked like she was a little shy, so I decided to take the initiative and began to get fresh with her. She tried to push me away a few times, and then said, No, not here. Let's go up to the mountain.
What village is this?
What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?'
What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs.
What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?'
What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little.
What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.'
What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?'
What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered.
What village is this? Is it Saltwater Gap?' He nodded, trying hard to control his sobs. 'Is there a man in the village who makes straw sandals?' Chestnut Wool Cap softened his tone a little. Ignoring his pain, he eagerly and ingratiatingly replied, 'Yes yes yes.' 'Did he take his straw sandals to market day in Gaomi yesterday?' 'Yes yes yes,' he jabbered. Warm blood had slithered down from his chest to his belly.
What was her name?
What was her name? What did her father and mother do?
What was her name? What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao?
What was her name? What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month?
What was her name? What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether?
What was her name? What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came.
What was her name? What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?'
What was her name? What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes.
What was her name? What did her father and mother do? How many years had she been working for his Uncle Bao? How much pay did she get a month? How many girls were there working for him altogether? Trinket seemed to have no objection, however, and answered each question as it came. 'That girl you were talking to on the way in,' he said, 'isn't her name "Crimson"?' Trinket laughed: 'Yes. Why do you ask?'
What was it, exactly, that brought you here?'
What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang.
What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.'
What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü.
What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?'
What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang.
What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there.
What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend.
What was it, exactly, that brought you here?' 'It has to do with Erzhan's kinsman Yihuang, ' said Huang. The day before yesterday Gu and I learned that he has now been named in connection with the Ming History affair.' 'Yihuang?' said Lü. 'You mean he's been dragged into it too?' 'I'm afraid so, ' said Huang. 'As soon as we heard, the two of us hurried as quickly as we could to his home in Yuanhua Town, but he wasn't there. They said he'd gone off to visit a friend. In view of the urgency, Yanwu advised the family to make their getaway as soon as it was dark.
What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me.
What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone.
What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue.
What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools.
What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions.
What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan.
What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students.
What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier?
What was more, Chen Qingyang began to distance herself from me. I lived a listless existence for a while and went back to the interior alone. What she wrote in the end, I hadn't a clue. I lost everything when I came back from Yunnan: my gun, my knife, and my tools. I gained one thing: a bulging file of confessions. From then on, wherever I went, people would know that I was a hooligan. One benefit I got was that I returned to the city earlier than the other city students. But what was the good of returning earlier? I still had to be reeducated in the countryside near Beijing.
What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts.
What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship.
What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing.
What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends.
What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her.
What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy.
What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day.
What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this.
What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day. She said this wouldn't prove she was bad at all because she didn't know why my little Buddha and I wanted to do this. She did it for our great friendship.
What will become of you?
What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson.
What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!'
What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.'
What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson.
What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?'
What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically.
What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said.
What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.' 'Why not?' said Crimson. 'How do you know what is on my mind?' Melilot shook her head sympathetically. 'I can't say I really blame you,' she said. 'Things are very difficult here at times.
What would human civilization be like now?
What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?"
What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..."
What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere.
What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither."
What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era.
What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built.
What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal.
What would human civilization be like now? Professor, can you imagine it?" "Ah, no..." Wang answered perfunctorily, his mind elsewhere. "Target is one point five kilometers from the zither." "Professor, I think you will be the Gaillard of this new era. We're waiting for your new Panama Canal to be built. Indeed, the space elevator is a canal. Just as the Panama Canal connected two oceans, the space elevator will connect space with the Earth."
What would you know about it?'
What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket.
What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?'
What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed.
What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight.
What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.'
What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing.
What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well?
What would you know about it?' 'What's it like at the moment?' said Trinket. 'Would you like me to get you some of your medicine?' Again the old man sighed. 'I've already lost my eyesight. Medicine has to be taken in the proper doses.' Trinket almost stopped breathing. Did this mean that the Old Devil had guessed about that as well? 'You've got a lucky streak,' the old eunuch continued.
What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.'
What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.' Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig.
What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.' Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens.
What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.' Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them.
What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.' Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?'
What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.' Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards.
What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.' Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit.
What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.' Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside.
What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.' Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside. Trinket could feel his heart thumping as he reflected that this might well be weapons which the Triads were smuggling in to be used in a killing spree inside the Palace.
What's so tamardy wonderful about them?
What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.'
What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response.
What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice.
What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter.
What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said.
What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more.
What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out.
What's so tamardy wonderful about them? I tell you this: if they ever come my way, I'll chop them into little bits, each one of them.' No response. 'Open your eyes!' he hollered at the top of his voice. But all the Little Countess's strength seemed to go into closing them tighter. 'All right,' he said. 'If you won't open your lousy eyes, you won't be needing them any more. I might as well cut them out. They'll make a nice little snack for me next time I'm having a drink.'
What's wrong with you?'
What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face.
What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing.
What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping.
What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad.
What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water.
What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.'
What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest.
What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight.
What?
What? You look down on the police?
What? You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts.
What? You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief.
What? You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX!
What? You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking.
What? You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are?
What? You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train.
What? You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing.
Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them.
Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths.
Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid.
Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it.
Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes.
Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich.
Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar.
Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all.
Whatever my crimes were, they said, I needed to confess them. While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time.
Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much.
Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free.
Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains.
Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now.
Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well.
Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them.
Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two.
Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it.
Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now. As for that double-barreled shotgun, it was a treasure as well. It turned out that the locals didn't value carbines and rifles much, but the double-barreled shotgun was a rarity to them. The barrel was so heavy, plus there were two. I could really scare people off with it. Otherwise we would have been robbed long ago.
When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma.
When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day.
When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon.
When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement.
When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement.
When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too.
When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them.
When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang.
When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang. They played for stakes of ten cash each a game.
When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit.
When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little.
When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship.
When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins.
When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea.
When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened.
When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping.
When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth.
When Chen Qingyang and I lay on our sides on the blue clay, it was getting dark and the wind had cooled a bit. It felt very peaceful lying together, and sometimes we moved a little. I've heard that dolphins had two ways of doing it, one for procreation and the other for entertainment, which is to say that dolphins also have the great friendship. Chen Qingyang and I were connected, just like a pair of dolphins. When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears.
When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea.
When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened.
When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping.
When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth.
When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears.
When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her.
When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then.
When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature.
When Chen Qingyang and I lay on the blue clay with our eyes closed, we felt like a pair of dolphins swimming in the sea. It was getting darker and the sunlight gradually reddened. A cloud came over the horizon, pale as countless dead fish bellies turned up and countless dead fish eyes gaping. A current of wind slipped down the mountain without a sound, without a breath, and a sadness in the air filled every space between the sky and the earth. Chen Qingyang shed a lot of tears. She said the scene depressed her. I still keep the duplicates of my confessions from back then. Once, I showed them to a friend who majored in English and American literature. He said they were all very good, with the charm of Victorian underground novels.
When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched.
When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there.
When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us.
When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew.
When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village.
When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go.
When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back.
When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain.
When Chen Qingyang and I made love on Mount Zhang Feng, an old buffalo alongside us watched. Later it lowed and ran away, leaving the two of us alone there. After a long while, the sky gradually lightened and the fog began to disappear from above us. Chen Qingyang's body glistened with dew. I let go of her and rose to my feet, to find that we were actually not far from the village. So I said, Let's go. We left that place and never went back. In my confession, I admitted that Chen Qingyang and I had committed crimes on numerous occasions on Grandpa Liu's back mountain. This was because Grandpa Liu's fields had already been cultivated and didn't need much work.
When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads.
When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction.
When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter.
When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha.
When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation.
When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith.
When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill.
When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins.
When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith. I knew those people very well; they all admired my skill. Ahcang women were all very pretty, their bodies adorned with many bronze bracelets and necklaces and silver coins. That kind of dress fascinated Chen Qingyang, and she wanted to go up to the mountains and become one of them.
When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard!
When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard.
When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good.
When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt.
When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush.
When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more.
When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too.
When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her.
When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush. Let's talk a little more. Give me a cigarette too. So I lit a cigarette, took a drag, and handed it to her. Chen Qingyang said on Mount Zhang Feng, when she rode up and down on my body, she looked far and near, and saw nothing but gray, watery fog floating in the air.
When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty.
When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist.
When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet.
When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned.
When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face.
When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me.
When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks.
When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard!
When Chen Qingyang said I was a bigger bastard than ever, she meant that I suddenly noticed her feet were cute and pretty. I said, Old Chen, I've decided to be a foot fetishist. Then I raised her legs and started to kiss the soles of her feet. Chen Qingyang lay on the grass with her arms spread out and her hands grabbing the grass, and then she turned her head aside, her hair covering her face, and moaned. In my confession I wrote: I let go of her legs and parted the hair on her face. She struggled violently to break free, tears rolling down from her eyes, but she didn't slap me. There were two unhealthy red spots on her cheeks. After a while, she no longer struggled and said, You bastard! What are you going to do with me?
When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent.
When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote.
When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it.
When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened.
When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm.
When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below:
When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water.
When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath.
When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves.
When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies.
When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened.
When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen.
When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips.
When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did.
When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened.
When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent.
When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote.
When Chen Qingyang would come down from the mountain with firewood on her back, she would pull up her clothes, revealing her full and firm breasts, and, without making any distinction, feed one of the babies. If I had returned to the mountains then, that would have happened. Chen Qingyang said such things wouldn't happen because they didn't happen. What really happened was that we returned to the farm, wrote confessions, and went on denouncement trips. Even though we could have run away at any minute, we never did. That was what really happened. When Chen Qingyang said I was of average intelligence, she obviously didn't consider my literary talent. Everyone loved to read the confessions I wrote. When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it.
When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock.
When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss.
When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils.
When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves.
When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious.
When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . .
When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . .
When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . .
When Father looked more closely, he discovered that the bugler's face was already as hard as a rock. In the lightly scarred section of field some few dozen paces from the dike, Granddad and Father came upon Fang Seven, whose guts had spilled out of his belly, and another soldier, named Consumptive Four, who, after taking a bullet in the leg, had fainted from blood loss. Holding his bloodstained hand above the man's mouth, Granddad detected a faint sign of dry, hot breath from his nostrils. Fang Seven had stuffed his own intestines back into his abdomen and covered the gaping wound with sorghum leaves. He was still conscious. When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . .
When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality.
When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years.
When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma.
When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit.
When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit. He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly.
When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit. He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly. Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie.
When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit. He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly. Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie. She was three months pregnant.
When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit. He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly. Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie. She was three months pregnant. A period of increased tenderness, pregnancy is a time of weakness during which women need attention and protection, and Second Grandma was no exception.
When Granddad fought Black Eye to a standstill at the Salty Water River, he touched Grandma so deeply she followed him home, where they ran the distillery with renewed vitality. Granddad put his rifle away, bringing his bandit days to an end, and began life as a wealthy peasant, at least for the next few years. They were troubling years, thanks to the rivalry between Grandma and Second Grandma. In the end, they reached a 'tripartite agreement' in which Granddad would spend ten days with Grandma, then ten days with Second Grandma – ten days was the absolute limit. He stuck to his bargain, since neither woman was an economy lantern, someone to be taken lightly. Second Grandma was enjoying the sweetness of her sorrows as she hugged Little Auntie. She was three months pregnant. A period of increased tenderness, pregnancy is a time of weakness during which women need attention and protection, and Second Grandma was no exception. Counting the days on her fingers, she longed for Granddad.
When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open.
When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest.
When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire.
When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground.
When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it:
When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!'
When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly.
When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly. No response.
When Granddad turned them over, Father saw that their legs had been broken and their bellies slit open. Granddad sighed as he withdrew the shotgun from the one soldier's mouth and pulled the bayonet from the other's chest. Father followed Granddad across the road, into the sorghum field to the east, which had also been swept by machine-gun fire. They turned over the bodies of more soldiers lying strewn across the ground. Bugler Liu was on his knees, bugle in hand, as though he were blowing it: 'Bugler Liu!' Granddad called out excitedly. No response. Father ran up and nudged him.
When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again.
When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall.
When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing.
When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me.
When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years.
When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach.
When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping.
When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing.
When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me. Let them hang down to here in a few years. Meanwhile, she pulled her breasts down by the nipples to show me where they would reach. But I didn't like the idea that her breasts would droop and said, Let's think of a way to keep them from drooping. That was why I continued to wear the rubber thing. After that she lost interest in making love to me.
When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it.
When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened.
When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm.
When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below:
When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water.
When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath.
When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves.
When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again.
When I first started writing those things, I was dead set against it. But as I wrote more, I became obsessed, clearly because the things I wrote all happened. Things that really happen have incomparable charm. I wrote down almost every detail in my confessions except the things that happened below: On the back mountain of the fifteenth team, after making love in our thatched hut, Chen Qingyang and I went to a creek to play in the water. The water from the mountain had washed away the red soil, exposing the blue clay underneath. We lay on the blue clay to sun ourselves. After I recovered my warmth, my little Buddha stood up again. Since he had been relieved not long before, I was not as eager as a sex maniac.
When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway'
When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters.
When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something.
When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?'
When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness!
When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing.
When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!'
When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him.
When I gamble, nine times out of ten I win anyway' Since most members of the Society came from a travelling background in which gambling and drunken brawling were accepted as normal behaviour, the Helmsman was inclined to turn a blind eye on these matters. He looked at Trinket intently for some moments as if trying to make his mind up about something. 'Would you like to be my apprentice?' What happiness! Trinket fell at once to his knees and began kowtowing. 'Shifu!' This time the Helmsman made no effort to raise him up, but let him knock his head a dozen or more times on the floor before he stopped him. 'All right, that's enough.'
When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it.
When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is.
When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?'
When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins.
When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place.
When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot.
When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor.
When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.'
When I got there, Miss Lin had just been given some money by Her Old Ladyship and was sharing it out among her maids, so when she saw me she just said "Here you are!" and gave me two big handfuls of it. I've no idea how much it is. Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson.
When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores.
When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around.
When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles.
When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself.
When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai.
When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years.
When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron.
When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun.
When I got to the street in Jingkan that day, it was already afternoon, and since it wasn't a market day, there was just a deserted dirt road and a few deserted state-run stores. Inside one store a saleswoman dozed while a swarm of flies circled around. The shelf display read "aloomenum wokk" and "aloomenum kittel," and underneath were aluminum woks and aluminum kettles. I chatted awhile with the saleswoman, who was from Shandong Province, and she let me go in their storeroom to look around myself. In there I saw a shotgun made in Shanghai. So I bought it even though it had sat there for nearly two years. At dusk I tested it on the riverbank and killed a heron. The military deputy happened to return from the farm headquarters right then and was shocked to see my shotgun. He went on about how it was not right that everyone could have a gun, and that someone had to talk to the team leader and confiscate Wang Er's gun.
When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly.
When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him.
When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today.
When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while.
When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs.
When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down.
When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches.
When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them.
When I heard this, I felt the urge to fire at his belly. If I had, it would probably have killed him. Then most likely I wouldn't be around today. On the way back from Jingkan that afternoon, I waded through the paddy field and stood among the rice seedlings for a while. I saw leeches swimming out like fish and sticking to my legs. I was naked to the waist then, because I had used my clothes to wrap brown sugar buns (the only kind of food sold in the town's restaurant), and with the buns in my hands and a gun slung over my back, I felt really loaded down. So I ignored the leeches. Only when I got up the bank did I start pulling them off one by one and burning them. They turned soft and blistery in the fire.
When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless.
When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect.
When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin.
When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature.
When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness.
When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud.
When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time.
When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker!
When I lit the gas lamp at the pump house, Chen Qingyang would often arrive unexpectedly and complain that life was meaningless. She also said that she believed she was innocent in every respect. I said that the way she dared claim innocence was itself the biggest sin. In my opinion, craving good food and aversion to hard work, together with lust for beauty and sex, make up a human being's basic nature. If you were a hard worker who lived a frugal and chaste life, you would commit the sin of hypocrisy, which was more disgusting than greed, sensuality, or laziness. Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!"
When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten.
When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember.
When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time.
When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right?
When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment."
When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel.
When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do.
When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything.
When I mentioned this to Chen Qingyang, I thought she'd have forgotten. But she said, "I remember, I remember. I was already awake by that time. You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around.
When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her.
When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me.
When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs.
When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me.
When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure.
When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms.
When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while.
When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma.
When I reached the edge of the mountains I realized that after all Chen Qingyang was a friend of mine and I should go back to say goodbye to her. I hadn't expected Chen Qingyang to say she wanted to run away with me. She said if she didn't join me in such an adventure, we would throw our great friendship to the dogs. So she packed some stuff in a hurry and took off with me. Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out.
When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties.
When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai.
When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip.
When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me.
When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair.
When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket.
When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve.
When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid.
When I saw Chen Qingyang again, it was already the nineties. She told me that she had divorced her husband and was now living with her daughter in Shanghai. She came to Beijing on a business trip. As soon as she got to Beijing, she began to recall that Wang Er lived here and she might be able to see me. Subsequently, she did run into me at Dragon-Lair Lake Temple Fair. I had the same old look—deep wrinkles stretching toward my mouth, dark circles under my eyes, and I wore an old-fashioned cotton jacket. Squatting on the ground, I was eating spiced giblets and baked pancakes that fancy places wouldn't serve. The only difference was that my fingers had been burned yellow by nitric acid. Chen Qingyang had changed a lot.
When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they?
When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop?
When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop? She said, You bet they did.
When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop? She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell.
When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop? She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop?
When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop? She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad.
When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop? She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later.
When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop? She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out.
When I saw Chen Qingyang all those years later, I asked, How are they? Did they droop? She said, You bet they did. They're as droopy as hell. Want to see the droop? I got to see them shortly after—they weren't that bad. But she said, They will be that bad sooner or later. There's no way out. When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it.
When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business.
When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this.
When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all.
When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece.
When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside.
When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass.
When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful.
When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her.
When I saw Chen Qingyang slowly coming toward me, my heart began to pound, and it occurred to me without any instruction that we should have a little foreplay before getting down to business. Chen Qingyang reacted pretty coldly to this. Her lips were icy, and she didn't respond to my caresses at all. By the time I tried to unbutton her dress, all thumbs, she pushed me away and started taking off her clothes by herself, piece by piece. She folded her clothes neatly and put them aside. Then she lay down stiffly on the grass. Her naked body was extremely beautiful. I took off my clothes in a hurry and crawled over to her. Again she pushed me off, handing me something, saying, "Know how to use this?
When I saw their bodies ...
When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore."
When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed.
When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes.
When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city.
When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back?
When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back? We still have nothing.
When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back? We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives.
When I saw their bodies ... I ... I ... can't fucking talk about this anymore." She covered her eyes and sobbed. The thin woman sighed, tears in her eyes. "Then, later, we returned to the city. But so what if we're back? We still have nothing. Rusticated youths who have returned don't lead very good lives. We can't even find the worst jobs.
When I say one bad thing I mean one.
When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?'
When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?'
When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last.
When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices.
When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan.
When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country.
When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.'
When I say one bad thing I mean one. Do you think this is something you can haggle about?' 'No, sir,' said Trinket; but a rebellious little voice inside him was saying, 'What about half a bad thing?' 'You are my fourth apprentice,' said the Helmsman, 'and probably you will be my last. The Triad Society keeps me so busy that I don't have much time for apprentices. Of your three Brother-apprentices, two died fighting against the Tartars and the third was killed in Marshal Zheng's campaign to retake Taiwan. All three were brave young men who gave their lives for their country. Apart from that I have my own reputation to keep up and I don't want you disgracing me.' 'No, sir,' said Trinket.
When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it.
When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes.
When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair.
When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married.
When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married.
When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital.
When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month.
When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform.
When I turned in this confession, the leaders really liked it. One big shot, either the chief of staff or the commissar, received us and praised our attitudes. They believed that we hadn't thrown ourselves into the enemy's embrace and betrayed our country, and our task in the future was to confess our illicit love affair. If we confessed well, they would allow us to get married. But we didn't want to get married. So later they said if we confessed well, they would let me go back to civilization, and Chen Qingyang would get to work in a bigger hospital. So I stayed in my hotel room and wrote confessions for over a month. Nothing interrupted me except the government business that I had to perform. I used carbon copies; the originals I kept, the duplicates I gave to her.
When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path.
When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused.
When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something.
When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body.
When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women.
When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task.
When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me.
When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them.
When I walked along one path, I often thought about things that might happen on another path. Then I would feel confused. Chen Qingyang once said I was a man of average intelligence but with skillful hands, and very nutty, which all meant something. Her saying my intelligence was only average, I didn't agree with; her saying I was nutty, I couldn't deny because it's a fact; as to my skillful hands, she probably knew that from her own body. My hands are indeed very skillful, which wasn't just shown by how I touched women. My palms are not big, but my fingers are unusually long and able to perform any delicate and complex task. Those Ahcang blacksmiths on the mountain were better than me at forging blades, but for etching designs on a knife no one could match me. So, at least twenty blacksmiths invited us to move in with them. Each suggested that he would forge the blades and I would etch the designs, and we would make a good team.
When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door.
When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there.
When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it.
When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend.
When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her.
When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes.
When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes.
When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left.
When I walked into her clinic, the room dimmed for a moment because it was a thatched mud hut where most of the sunshine came in through the door. She awakened right then, raised her head, and asked what I was doing there. I said my lower back hurt and she told me to lie down so that she could take a look at it. I threw myself headlong onto the bamboo bed and nearly crushed it—my lower back hurt so much that I simply could not bend. If it hadn't been for that I wouldn't have gone to see her. Chen Qingyang said my mouth had lines around it even when I was very young, and dark circles always showed under my eyes. I was a tall man of few words in worn-out clothes. She gave me a shot and I left. Maybe I thanked her, or maybe I didn't.
When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me.
When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package.
When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift.
When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears.
When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched.
When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window.
When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me.
When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me.
When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me. I said nothing else.
When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on.
When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools.
When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope.
When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time.
When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches.
When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much.
When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free.
When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains.
When I went to Yunnan, I had brought a full set of tools with me: wrench, small vise, and so on. Besides a set of fitter's tools, I also had a set of watchmaker's tools. I used them to fix watches while living on Grandpa Liu's back slope. Even though the mountain was empty and lonely, some bands of horsemen passed by from time to time. Some of them let me appraise the smuggled watches. Whatever the value I suggested, that would be the price, the watch would be worth that much. Of course I didn't do it for free. So I lived quite comfortably in the mountains. If I hadn't come down, I'd be a millionaire by now.
When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky.
When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body.
When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time.
When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen.
When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly.
When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field.
When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other.
When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths.
When I woke up, the sun glared down on me from a frighteningly blue sky. A layer of fine dust, like a coating of talcum powder, covered my whole body. I'd experienced numerous erections in my life, but none as vigorous and magnificent as that time. Perhaps it was because of the location, so isolated from the villages that not even a soul could be seen. I got up to check on my buffalo, only to find them all crouching at the far fork of the rivers, chewing grass quietly. It was a surpassingly still moment, and the white wind was gently blowing across the field. On the bank, several pairs of bulls from the mountain village were fighting each other. Their eyes had turned red, and saliva drooled from the corner of their mouths. This sort of bull had tightly packed balls and protruding penises.
When I've found the right vital point, I'll open it up for you.
When I've found the right vital point, I'll open it up for you. Understand?'
When I've found the right vital point, I'll open it up for you. Understand?' The Little Countess blinked three times.
When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her.
When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then!
When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then! Off we go!'
When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then! Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body.
When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then! Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said.
When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then! Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.'
When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then! Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang.
When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then! Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be?
When Lady Wang first heard, she was so angry that she fainted, but now she's come round again and is asking for you to be brought to her. Come along, then! Off we go!' At these words Jia Rui's soul almost left its seat in his body. 'My dear nephew, just tell her that you didn't find me here!' he said. 'Tomorrow I will reward you handsomely.' 'I suppose I could let you go easily enough,' said Jia Qiang. 'The question is, how big would this reward be? In any case, just saying that you will give me a reward is no good.
When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher.
When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to.
When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma."
When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking.
When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course.
When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt.
When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited.
When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away.
When Madame Yan inquired into the reason, Wang Qiyao simply recounted the scene at the movie theater with the schoolteacher. Madame Yan laughed out loud but then continued with a straight face, "I'll promise you three things about the guy I want to introduce you to. One, I'll make sure he's not a teacher; two, that he's still got a head of hair; and three, that he doesn't have asthma." They both collapsed in laughter, but that was the last time Madame Yan brought up the topic of matchmaking. They came to a tacit understanding that the subject would not be broached and they would simply let nature take its course. Both being still young and bright, their sensitivity had not yet been ground down by time, and they quickly understood how each other felt. Although there was a ten-year difference between them, Madame Yan acted a bit young for her age and Wang Qiyao was more mature, so they were well-suited. People like them, who become friends at mid-life, tend to keep part of themselves hidden away. Even Madame Yan, who usually wore her heart on her sleeve, retained certain secrets that she herself might not have understood.
When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen.
When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone.
When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him.
When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that.
When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull.
When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down.
When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper.
When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet.
When Mr. Cheng arrived, he found Wang Qiyao out of bed cooking dinner in the kitchen. He asked where Mrs. Wang had gone. Wang Qiyao told him that her father was not feeling well and, since it was already almost a month since the birth, she had persuaded her mother to go home to look after him. Mr. Cheng noticed her swollen eyes and guessed that she had been crying, but he decided not to press her and simply let things go at that. With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought.
When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened.
When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence.
When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light.
When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed.
When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan.
When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened.
When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said.
When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan.
When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened. I was worried you would look down on me," Wang Qiyao said. "Oh, cut it out, Wang Qiyao!" replied Madame Yan. "Nobody is looking down on you!
When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s.
When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats.
When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one.
When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison.
When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement.
When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves.
When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded.
When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside.
When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived.
When Old Hai asked what he had been doing that day, Trinket told him that he had been helping supervise the confiscation of Oboi's estate.
When Old Hai asked what he had been doing that day, Trinket told him that he had been helping supervise the confiscation of Oboi's estate. He concluded his account—which of course omitted any mention of the dagger and various other valuables that he had pocketed for himself—by telling him about the two copies of the Sutra in Forty-Two Sections that had been discovered in Oboi's house.
When Old Hai asked what he had been doing that day, Trinket told him that he had been helping supervise the confiscation of Oboi's estate. He concluded his account—which of course omitted any mention of the dagger and various other valuables that he had pocketed for himself—by telling him about the two copies of the Sutra in Forty-Two Sections that had been discovered in Oboi's house. The old eunuch jumped up in surprise.
When Old Hai asked what he had been doing that day, Trinket told him that he had been helping supervise the confiscation of Oboi's estate. He concluded his account—which of course omitted any mention of the dagger and various other valuables that he had pocketed for himself—by telling him about the two copies of the Sutra in Forty-Two Sections that had been discovered in Oboi's house. The old eunuch jumped up in surprise. 'Did you say there were two copies at Oboi's place?'
When Old Hai asked what he had been doing that day, Trinket told him that he had been helping supervise the confiscation of Oboi's estate. He concluded his account—which of course omitted any mention of the dagger and various other valuables that he had pocketed for himself—by telling him about the two copies of the Sutra in Forty-Two Sections that had been discovered in Oboi's house. The old eunuch jumped up in surprise. 'Did you say there were two copies at Oboi's place?' 'Yes,' said Trinket.
When Old Hai asked what he had been doing that day, Trinket told him that he had been helping supervise the confiscation of Oboi's estate. He concluded his account—which of course omitted any mention of the dagger and various other valuables that he had pocketed for himself—by telling him about the two copies of the Sutra in Forty-Two Sections that had been discovered in Oboi's house. The old eunuch jumped up in surprise. 'Did you say there were two copies at Oboi's place?' 'Yes,' said Trinket. 'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.'
When Old Hai asked what he had been doing that day, Trinket told him that he had been helping supervise the confiscation of Oboi's estate. He concluded his account—which of course omitted any mention of the dagger and various other valuables that he had pocketed for himself—by telling him about the two copies of the Sutra in Forty-Two Sections that had been discovered in Oboi's house. The old eunuch jumped up in surprise. 'Did you say there were two copies at Oboi's place?' 'Yes,' said Trinket. 'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.' Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure.
When Old Hai asked what he had been doing that day, Trinket told him that he had been helping supervise the confiscation of Oboi's estate. He concluded his account—which of course omitted any mention of the dagger and various other valuables that he had pocketed for himself—by telling him about the two copies of the Sutra in Forty-Two Sections that had been discovered in Oboi's house. The old eunuch jumped up in surprise. 'Did you say there were two copies at Oboi's place?' 'Yes,' said Trinket. 'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.' Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure. 'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly.
When Old Hai asked what he had been doing that day, Trinket told him that he had been helping supervise the confiscation of Oboi's estate. He concluded his account—which of course omitted any mention of the dagger and various other valuables that he had pocketed for himself—by telling him about the two copies of the Sutra in Forty-Two Sections that had been discovered in Oboi's house. The old eunuch jumped up in surprise. 'Did you say there were two copies at Oboi's place?' 'Yes,' said Trinket. 'We were told to look for them by the Empress Dowager; otherwise I could have brought them to you without anyone knowing.' Old Hai's face fell, but he soon recovered his composure. 'Hm, in the Empress Dowager's hands now, are they?' he said grimly. 'Well, it could be worse.'
When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out.
When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion.
When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down.
When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past.
When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos.
When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome.
When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group.
When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count.
When Shanghai inaugurated its first tennis court, his friends were the first customers standing in line; when a certain luxury hotel opened up a bowling alley, they were the first to try it out. All of them were college classmates of Old Colour from the phys-ed department; they prided themselves on their athletic spirit and prowess, which happened to be right in tune with worldwide fashion. Just look at the most popular brand names of the day—Nike and Puma—you could see that they were all athletic apparel, whereas brands like Pierre Cardin had long been on the way down. This cohort would appear on the streets on motorcycles, a girl seated at the back with her hair streaming down from her helmet, and you could feel the rush of wind as they flew past. They were the wildest ones on the dance floor at the discos. They always managed to get hold of a foreigner or two to give their gatherings an international flavor—which, incidentally, gained them entry into all kinds of exclusive places where only international guests were welcome. Among them, Old Colour was always the quiet one: he never really contributed to the group. When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance.
When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand.
When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told.
When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch.
When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!'
When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her.
When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.'
When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour.
When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch.
When Trinket heard the old eunuch's question, he wanted to signal to Blossom not to let on that he was there, but dared not risk even moving his hand. Fortunately Blossom's quick wits had already sensed that the old man was blind and she said 'no one' without needing to be told. 'Where are the Empress Dowager's rooms?' said the old eunuch. 'Take me to her!' 'Goong-goong, please, ' said Blossom pleadingly, 'please don't tell her. I... I promise never to do this again.' She assumed that he intended to report her for being caught wandering outside at an unauthorized hour. 'No use bleating,' said the old eunuch. Take me to her, or I'll strangle you this minute.'
When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers.
When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence.
When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist.
When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity.
When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was.
When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears.
When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman.
When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead.
When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence. She did not bother to even look at her granddaughter; it was as if the child did not exist. Neighbors began to call on them, but they were only the most casual of acquaintances—the only contact they normally had with Wang Qiyao was waving hello as she went in and out of the longtang; now they came out of curiosity. Each one went on about how much the baby looked like Wang Qiyao, all the while wondering who the father was. Going into the kitchen to fetch the hot water Thermos, Mr. Cheng found Mrs. Wang standing in front of the window, looking out at the overcast sky and quietly wiping away the tears. Mr. Cheng had always thought her a calculating woman. Back when he used to call on Wang Qiyao, she would never even bother to greet him but always sent the maid down to talk to him at the door instead. Now, he sensed, she was much closer to him, perhaps more understanding and sympathetic even than her daughter.
When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded.
When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see.
When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao.
When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?'
When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher.
When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.'
When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?'
When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre.
When at last Trinket had finished, he nodded. 'I see. Well, clearly you didn't learn your technique from Mr Mao. Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing.
When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up.
When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him.
When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen.
When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru.
When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated.
When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler.
When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat.
When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable.
When at last morning came, Jia Rui saw the gate at the east end open and an old woman pass through to the gate opposite and call for someone to open up. Still hugging himself against the cold, he sprinted out of the other gate while her back was towards him. Fortunately no one was about at that early hour, and he was able to slip out of the rear entrance of the mansion and run back home unseen. Jia Rui had lost both of his parents in infancy and had been brought up under the sole guardianship of his grandfather Jia Dai-ru. Obsessed by the fear that once outside the house his grandson might indulge in drinking and gambling to the detriment of his studies, Dai-ru had subjected him since early youth to an iron discipline from which not the slightest deviation was tolerated. Seeing him now suddenly absent himself a whole night from home, and being incapable, in his wildest imaginings, of guessing what had really happened, he took it as a foregone conclusion that he had been either drinking or gaming and had probably passed the night in some house of prostitution --- a supposition which caused the old gentleman to spend the whole night in a state of extreme choler. The prospect of facing his grandfather on arrival made Jia Rui sweat. A lie of some sort was indispensable. 'I went to see Uncle yesterday,' he managed to say, 'and as it was getting dark, he asked me to stay the night.'
When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle.
When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over.
When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society.
When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads.
When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction.
When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter.
When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha.
When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation.
When cold mist drifted over the mountain, she would tuck a knife into her belt, put on a pair of rain boots, and enter the drizzle. But it's no fun doing the same things over and over. That was why she still wanted to come down the mountain, to put up with the torment of human society. When Chen Qingyang and I relived our great friendship in the hotel room, we spoke of the time we came down the mountain and reached a junction of roads. There were four byroads at that place, and each of them led in a single direction. East, west, south, north didn't really matter. One led abroad, to an unknown place; one to the interior; one to the farm; and one back to where we came from, and that road also led to Husha. In Husha there were a lot of Ahcang blacksmiths, who had passed on the skill from generation to generation. Though I didn't come from a family of smiths, I could have been a blacksmith.
When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers.
When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required.
When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition.
When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know.
When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!'
When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson.
When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu.
When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep.
When earlier on he had heard Crimson question Trinket about her loss, he had realized, with a thrill of pleasure, that the handkerchief he had picked up must have been hers. Trinket's request now gave him just the opening he required. He drew a handkerchief of his own from inside his sleeve and held it up in front of her with a smile: 'I'll give it to you on one condition. If she lets you have this reward you were speaking of; you've got to let me know. No cheating, mind!' Trinket received the handkerchief with eager assurances that he would be informed of the outcome, and having seen him out of the Garden, went back again to look for Crimson. Our narrative returns now to Bao-yu. After disposing of Jia Yun, Bao-yu continued to feel extremely lethargic and lay back on the bed with every appearance of being about to doze off to sleep. Aroma hurried over to him and, sitting on the edge of the bed, roused him with a shake: 'Come on!
When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count.
When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance.
When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there.
When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out.
When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat.
When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk.
When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been.
When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses.
When everyone else was having a great time, he would be off standing in one corner as if he did not count. He seemed a bit lonely, but it was precisely such loneliness that provided this fashionable, happy-go-lucky crowd with a certain substance. So it actually wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't been there. As for himself, he needed a modern backdrop to set himself off from everyone else; had he been thrown into the sea of people unattached, his old-fashioned style would have been completely drowned out. Because his style appeared outdated on the surface, people had a hard time identifying it for what it was; but it really stood out against a super-modern background, like an antique placed on a velvet mat. Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl.
When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed.
When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt.
When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down.
When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down.
When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards.
When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly.
When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out.
When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand.
When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly. The moment that that section of the ship passed between the pillars, the hose broke into two pieces not too far from the man, and water spilled out. The man's body stiffened, and the nozzle tumbled from his hand. He remained standing for a few seconds, then fell.
When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ."
When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation.
When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby.
When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?"
When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's."
When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears.
When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point.
When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ."
When he asked why he shouldn't see the baby, she said, "Because I said so. . . ." Kang Mingxun pressed for an explanation. Wang Qiyao said that it wasn't his baby. They fell silent for a while before he said, "Well, whose is it then, if it isn't mine?" "Sasha's." At that, the two of them broke down in tears. All the sorrow they had suppressed back when they had to make that difficult decision suddenly came rushing back; they wondered how they had ever got through everything that had brought them to this point. "I'm so sorry . . . I'm so sorry. . . ." Kang Mingxun kept apologizing, knowing it would do no good even if he said it a thousand times over.
When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night.
When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows:
When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir.
When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you.
When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.'
When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop.
When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'.
When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns.
When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop. It is a true saying that 'time in idleness is quickly spent'. In no time at all it was Fifteenth Night, and Shi-yin sent little Ying-lian out, in the charge of one of the servants called Calamity, to see the mummers and the coloured lanterns. It was near midnight when Calamity, feeling an urgent need to relieve his bladder, put Ying-lian down on someone's doorstep while he went about his business, only to find, on his return, that the child was nowhere to be seen.
When he came to write about the "antics of the Paramount Chief of the Jianzhou tribe", which is how the Ming Court used to refer to the Tartars, it's a bit hard to see how he could have been polite.'
When he came to write about the "antics of the Paramount Chief of the Jianzhou tribe", which is how the Ming Court used to refer to the Tartars, it's a bit hard to see how he could have been polite.' Lü nodded: 'I heard somewhere that a member of the Zhuang family of Huzhou paid one of Chancellor Zhu's heirs a thousand taels of silver for the manuscript and published it under his own name— never dreaming, of course, that it would lead to such terrible consequences.'
When he came to write about the "antics of the Paramount Chief of the Jianzhou tribe", which is how the Ming Court used to refer to the Tartars, it's a bit hard to see how he could have been polite.' Lü nodded: 'I heard somewhere that a member of the Zhuang family of Huzhou paid one of Chancellor Zhu's heirs a thousand taels of silver for the manuscript and published it under his own name— never dreaming, of course, that it would lead to such terrible consequences.' Gu went on to tell him the whole story.
When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes.
When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room.
When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day.
When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements.
When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went.
When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad.
When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff.
When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis.
When he finally came to set us free, Chen Qingyang wiggled her fingers, smoothed her hair, and brushed the dust from her clothes. Then we returned to our hotel room. We went to the public security section every day and would be tied up every market day. Beyond that, we had to go to every team to accept public denouncement with other bad elements. They threatened, more than once, to use other methods of the proletarian dictatorship on us—that was how our investigation went. Later on they stopped suspecting we had gone abroad. They began to deal with Chen Qingyang in a more civilized way, often asking her to go to the hospital and treat the prostatitis of the chief of staff. At that time, our farm had admitted a large number of retired army cadres, many of whom suffered from prostatitis. Through the investigation, they found that Chen Qingyang was the only one on our entire farm who knew there was such a thing as a prostate gland in a human.
When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching.
When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad.
When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me.
When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet.
When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce.
When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal.
When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down.
When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view.
When he fired at the team leader's dog, I stood right beside him watching. But I couldn't inform on other people, and my relationship with Luo Xiaosi was not bad. Besides, if the team leader could have handled Luo Xiaosi, he wouldn't have accused me. So I kept quiet. To keep silent meant to acquiesce. That was why in the spring I had to plant rice seedlings, stooped over in the field like a broken electricity pole; in the autumn I had to herd cattle, so I couldn't get a hot meal. Of course, I could not take this lying down. One day as I walked on the mountain, the team leader's dog came into view. I happened to have Luo Xiaosi's air rifle with me, so I fired a bullet and blinded her right eye.
When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in.
When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again.
When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's.
When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.'
When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously:
When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat!
When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself.
When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot?
When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously: 'Nasty little brat! That's what comes of getting above yourself. Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play.
When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting.
When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep.
When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken.
When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door.
When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him.
When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?'
When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.'
When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?'
When he had finished his own meal, Trinket decided to get a little sleep in before going to his midnight assignation with the maid-in-waiting. Not wishing to disturb the old eunuch, who was still sitting motionless in his chair, he slipped over to his bed, lay down on it fully clothed, and was soon asleep. After sleeping fitfully for what must have been several hours, he got up silently, stuffed the box of cakes inside his breast pocket,and made his way on tiptoe across the room, pausing at each step for fear the old eunuch might waken. Then, slowly and gently, he slid back the door-bar and opened one of the leaves of the door. At that very moment he heard the old eunuch's voice calling out from behind him. 'Laurie, where are you going?' 'I'm . . . I'm going out for a piss.' 'Why can't you piss in the pot?' 'I can't get to sleep,' said Trinket.
When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls.
When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him.
When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go.
When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai.
When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!'
When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment.
When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered.
When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too.
When he had got his money, he took himself off to play with Ying-chun and the girls. And there we must leave him. While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu.
When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so.
When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that?
When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.'
When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it.
When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated.
When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies.
When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body?
When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken.
When he had recovered somewhat from the shock of his own gruesome accident, he went to his medicine chest and got out some wound-powder to put on the bleeding stumps; then he tore a strip off the bed-sheet to bind up his left hand with, continuing to mutter to himself as he did so. 'Where on earth could the little devil have got hold of a blade like that? I've never come across anything so sharp in my life before.' Forcing himself to endure the excruciating pain in his hand, he jumped through the broken window into the garden, groped his way to the place where he thought Trinket must have fallen, and began feeling around for this extraordinary weapon; but though he searched for a long time, he could not find it. Because he had come to know the garden so well while he still had his sight, he retained a clear memory of where each rock and shrub was situated. According to his calculation, Trinket must have fallen into the bed of peonies. He could understand that the weapon might have flown from his hand and be lying at quite some distance away, but where was the body? The blow that Trinket sustained had knocked all the air out of his lungs and caused an agonizing pain in his chest, coupled with the feeling that every bone in his body had been broken. When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off.
When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off.
When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground.
When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards.
When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause.
When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest.
When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction.
When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall.
When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand.
When he hit the ground, he very nearly fainted; but somewhere at the back of his fading consciousness there was an awareness that to lie where he was would mean certain death, for the old eunuch had not been killed and would certainly come after him to finish him off. Making a supreme effort, he struggled to his feet, but after staggering no more than a couple of steps, his legs gave way and he collapsed once more onto the ground. Fortunately the place where he had fallen was the beginning of a fairly steep declivity in an open part of the garden, so instead of lying where he fell, he began rolling downwards. If the old eunuch had not been so distracted by pain, he would probably have heard something; though so certain was he that the boy was dead, that even if he had, he would probably have attributed the sound to some other cause. The slope was a long one and Trinket must have rolled a dozen yards or more before his body came to rest. He struggled to his feet and began walking again in the same direction. This time, though his whole body hurt unbearably, he did not fall. Incredibly, he was still holding the dagger tightly in his hand. 'I think I must have a lucky streak,' he said to himself when he became aware of this.
When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out.
When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own.
When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other.
When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him.
When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest.
When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road.
When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .'
When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said.
When he later returned to Grandma's arms, his feelings for her were so confused he couldn't sort them out. In the beginning, his emotional warfare scarred only his own heart, and Grandma's scarred only her own. Finally, they hurt each other. Only when Grandma smiled up at him as she lay dead in the sorghum field did he realise the grievous punishment life had meted out to him. He loved my father as a magpie loves the last remaining egg in its nest. But by then it was too late, for fate, cold and calculating, had sentenced him to a cruel end that was waiting for him down the road. 'Dad, our house is gone. . . .' Father said. Granddad rubbed Father's head as he stared at the ruins of his home, then took Father's hand and began stumbling aimlessly down the road under the waning light of the flames and the waxing light of the moon.
When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike.
When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus.
When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world.
When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him.
When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river.
When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard.
When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan!
When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up!
When he raised his head he spotted a long fiery dragon wriggling its way along the top of the dike. His eyes froze, as the image slipped in and out of focus. When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up! Wake up!
When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed.
When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought.
When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut.
When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?'
When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's.
When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in.
When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him.
When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear.
When he reached his goal, however, he found the gate tightly closed. 'Damn!' he thought. 'I didn't think this one would be shut. Now how the devil am I going to get inside?' Just as he was wondering what to do next, the gate suddenly opened a bit and a girl's head popped out which he recognized in the moonlight as Blossom's. She smiled at him and beckoned to him to come in. He complied happily, and when he had slipped inside, she fastened the gate after him. 'I thought I'd better wait here in case you had trouble getting -in,' she said softly in his ear. 'I've been waiting ever such a long time.'
When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts.
When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . .
When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step.
When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds.
When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'?
When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced."
When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years.
When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle.
When he spoke, it felt almost as if someone else was doing the talking, but the words that came out were indeed his deepest and most honest inner thoughts. "We talked about taking that one last step. . . . Well, I have been waiting practically half my life to take that step. But it's not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever heard the saying, 'People can be a short distance away, yet poles apart'? There are a lot of things in life that simply can't be forced." Wang Qiyao remained silent and Mr. Cheng, unconcerned as to whether she was really listening, continued to pour out the feelings he had accumulated inside himself all those years. He explained how he had long ago come to understand this principle. So long as they could be close friends, confidants, he thought, his life would not have been in vain.
When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . .
When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . .
When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . .
When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . .
When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . .
When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .'
When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump.
When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said.
When he spotted Granddad and Father, his lips twitched and he said haltingly, 'Commander . . . done for . . . When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back.
When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco.
When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge.
When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath.
When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water.
When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls.
When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad.
When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.'
When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels.
When he'd had his fill, he drew his hands back and buried his head in the river, holding it under the water for about half the time it takes to smoke a pipeful of tobacco. Father started getting nervous as he gazed at his dad, frozen like a bronze frog at the river's edge. Finally, Granddad jerked his dripping head out of the water and gasped for breath. Then he walked back up the dike to stand in front of Father, whose eyes were glued to the cascading drops of water. Granddad shook his head, sending forty-nine drops, large and small, flying like so many pearls. 'Douguan,' he said, 'come with Dad. Let's go see the men.' Granddad staggered down the road, weaving in and out of the sorghum field on the western edge, Father right on his heels. They stepped on broken, twisted stalks of sorghum and spent cartridges that gave off a faint yellow glint.
When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan.
When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too.
When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination.
When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do."
When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused.
When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again.
When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall.
When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing.
When her daughter was conceived, I had already left Yunnan. Chen Qingyang explained things to her daughter that way, too. But the girl said I could have put my sperm in a test tube and mailed it to Chen Qingyang, who was still in Yunnan at that time, for artificial insemination. In her words, "There's nothing you pair of jerks wouldn't do." The first night we escaped to the mountains, Chen Qingyang was very aroused. When I finally got to sleep at daybreak, she woke me again. At that time fog was pouring through the crack in the wall. She wanted me to do it again, telling me not to wear the rubber thing. She was going to have a brood of babies with me.
When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be.
When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them.
When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that.
When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds.
When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively.
When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops.
When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight.
When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while.
When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively. And Old Colour certainly wasn't the only one stargazing from the rooftop on those summer nights; the hearts of all these people are restless and unsure of where to go—and so up they go to the rooftops. There everything is wide open; even the knowing pigeons are bedded down for the evening, leaving the sky empty of their flight. All the noise and clatter remain below, but they have floated to the top and it feels good to drift for a while. In these longtang with the dormer windows, the songs of the heart have quite a distinctive sound, and the dormer windows are the throats through which the songs are forced out.
When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world.
When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him.
When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river.
When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard.
When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan!
When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up!
When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up! Wake up!
When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up! Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .'
When it was blurred he could see the dragon's fangs and claws as it rode the clouds and sailed through the mist, the vigorous motions making its golden scales jangle; wind howled, clouds hissed, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, the sounds merging to form a masculine wind that swept across a huddled feminine world. When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up! Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes.
When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him.
When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river.
When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard.
When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan!
When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up!
When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up! Wake up!
When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up! Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .'
When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up! Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes.
When it was clear he could see it was ninety-nine torches hoisted above the heads of hundreds of people hastening towards him. The dancing flames lit up the sorghum on both banks of the river. Granddad lifted Father down off his back and shook him hard. 'Douguan,' he shouted in his ear, 'Douguan! Wake up! Wake up! The villagers are coming for us, they're coming. . . .' Father heard the hoarseness in Granddad's voice and saw two remarkable tears leap out of his eyes. GRANDDAD WAS ONLY twenty-four when he murdered Shan Tingxiu and his son.
When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound.
When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life.
When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back.
When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance.
When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe.
When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home.
When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home.
When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother.
When it was finally quiet again, she was no longer capable of making any sound. She stared at her father's lifeless body, and the thoughts she could not voice dissolved into her blood, where they would stay with her for the rest of her life. After the crowd dispersed, she remained like a stone statue, her body and limbs in the positions they were in when the two old janitors had held her back. After a long time, she finally let her arms down, walked slowly onto the stage, sat next to her father's body, and held one of his already-cold hands, her eyes staring emptily into the distance. When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her.
When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened.
When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened.
When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars.
When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed.
When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt.
When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down.
When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down.
When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards.
When its prow first contacted the plane between the two steel pillars, the space that seemed empty, Wang's scalp tightened. But nothing happened. The immense hull of the ship continued to slowly sail past the two steel pillars. When half the ship had passed, Wang began to doubt whether the nanofilaments between the steel pillars really existed. But a small sign soon negated his doubt. He noticed a thin antenna located at the very top of the superstructure breaking at its base, and the antenna tumbling down. Soon, there was a second sign indicating the presence of the nanofilaments, a sign that almost made Wang break down. Judgment Day's wide deck was empty save for one man standing near the stern hosing down the ship's bollards. From his vantage point, Wang saw everything clearly.
When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance.
When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red.
When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything.
When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team.
When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow.
When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle.
When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground.
When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor.
When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor. We finally went there for shelter, living in the valley behind the mill.
When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink.
When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need.
When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance.
When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted.
When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed.
When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent.
When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her.
When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time.
When she came back, he asked her if he could get her a drink. She pointed to the corner and said that she already had a cup of tea, so there was no need. He asked her to dance. She hesitated for a moment . . . and accepted. Disco music was blaring in the living room, but they danced the four-step at half speed. With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body.
When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed.
When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom.
When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay.
When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself.
When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment.
When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night?
When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity.
When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets.
When she crossed the streets on house calls, she was often struck by a sense of déjà vu—the places were familiar, only the roles were changed. One day she called on a patient in a dark apartment where the waxed floor reflected her shoes and stockings, and was led into the bedroom. There, under a green silk blanket, a young woman lay. Wang Qiyao had the curious sensation that the woman was herself. Having administered the shot, she put her things away and left, but her heart seemed to tarry in that apartment. She could almost hear the woman complaining to the maid that the shrimps from the market were too small and not fresh enough—didn't she know the master would be home for dinner that night? At times she stared into the blue flames of the alcohol burner and saw a resplendent world in which people sang and danced for all eternity. Once in a while she caught a late movie, one of the ones that started at eight, when street lamps were reflected on the face of the silent streets. Only the theater lobby would be bustling, as though time had stood still.
When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen.
When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen. They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals.
When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen. They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals. The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun.
When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen. They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals. The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies.
When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen. They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals. The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak.
When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen. They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals. The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting.
When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen. They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals. The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced.
When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen. They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals. The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base.
When she entered the gatehouse, she was surprised to see three children: two boys and a girl, about fifteen or sixteen. They all wore old coats and dog fur hats, obviously locals. The guard on duty told her that they came from the village of Qijiatun. They had heard that the people on Radar Peak were learned and had come to ask some questions related to their studies. Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables.
When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments.
When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture.
When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope.
When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard.
When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily.
When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye.
When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down.
When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake.
When she finally decided and walked through the hot noon air to my thatched hut, many beautiful images went through her mind during those moments. Then she entered the thatched hut and saw my little Buddha sticking up like an ugly instrument of torture. She cried out then and abandoned all hope. Chen Qingyang said, twenty years earlier, on a winter day, she walked into her courtyard. She had on a cotton coat then, and climbed across the threshold clumsily. A grain of sand suddenly got into her eye. It was so painful and the cold wind was so cutting that her tears kept rolling down. She couldn't bear it and wept, as if she were in her little bed trying to cry herself awake. This was an old habit born with her, deeply rooted, that we are wailing our way from one dream into another—this was the extravagant hope that we all have.
When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you?
When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest?
When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family.
When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself!
When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!"
When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck.
When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off.
When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects.
When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you!
When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed.
When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team.
When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope.
When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway.
When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left.
When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence.
When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic.
When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies.
When she had the idea I could prove she wasn't damaged goods, only half a minute passed. She ran out and found me taking a shortcut to the fourteenth team. I strode down the slope, leaping over the ditches and mounds whenever there was one, descending rapidly along the mountain slope. It was a morning in the dry season, and the wind blew up from the foot of the mountain, so I couldn't have heard anything even if she'd called me, not to mention that I never looked back anyway. So that was the way I left. Chen Qingyang said she had wanted to go after me then, but felt it would be hard to catch up, and besides I might not be able to prove her innocence. So she walked back to the clinic. She changed her mind later because she realized since everyone accused her of being damaged goods, they were all her enemies. It was possible that I was not her enemy.
When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch.
When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something.
When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards.
When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction.
When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought.
When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.'
When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck.
When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out.
When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought. 'Still, provided neither of us makes any noise, he isn't likely to find me.' After taking a few steps forwards, the old eunuch made a sudden leap sideways which brought him right in front of Trinket; then, shooting out his right arm, he grasped Blossom round the neck. She tried to scream, but because of the pressure on her throat, it was only a little smothered sound that came out. 'It's me he's after, not this girl,' thought Trinket.
When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind.
When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats.
When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them.
When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most.
When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms.
When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot.
When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor.
When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital.
When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life.
When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home.
When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother.
When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her.
When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen.
When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend.
When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father.
When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum.
When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name.
When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum. Each of them seemed suffused with the wisdom of the man who had once held the bowl in his hand or clamped the stem between his teeth, deep in thought, though Ruan had never mentioned the man's name. The pipe that had belonged to Wenjie's father had in fact been a gift from Ruan.
When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?"
When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng.
When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes:
When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm.
When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness.
When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground.
When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air.
When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?"
When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly.
When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession.
When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way.
When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way. She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done.
When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way. She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done. She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it.
When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way. She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done. She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it. Doing something is very different from liking it.
When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way. She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done. She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it. Doing something is very different from liking it. The former warranted going on denouncement trips; and the latter warranted being torn apart by five running horses or being minced by thousands of knives.
When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way. She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done. She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it. Doing something is very different from liking it. The former warranted going on denouncement trips; and the latter warranted being torn apart by five running horses or being minced by thousands of knives. But no one had the power to tear us apart with five horses, so they had no choice but to set us free.
When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way. She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done. She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it. Doing something is very different from liking it. The former warranted going on denouncement trips; and the latter warranted being torn apart by five running horses or being minced by thousands of knives. But no one had the power to tear us apart with five horses, so they had no choice but to set us free. After Chen Qingyang told me this, the train roared away.
When she was in the public security office, they showed her all kinds of confessions, just to let her know what she couldn't write in her confession. But she insisted on writing in this way. She said that the reason that she wanted to write about it was because it was worse than anything else she had done. She admitted before that she opened her legs; now she added that the reason she had done it was because she liked it. Doing something is very different from liking it. The former warranted going on denouncement trips; and the latter warranted being torn apart by five running horses or being minced by thousands of knives. But no one had the power to tear us apart with five horses, so they had no choice but to set us free. After Chen Qingyang told me this, the train roared away. From that moment on, I never saw her again.
When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha).
When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her.
When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts.
When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship.
When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing.
When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends.
When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her.
When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy.
When she was in the university, she had a female classmate who was as ugly as a devil (or to put it in these terms, she looked like my little Buddha). But the girl insisted on sharing a bed with her. What was more, when everyone fell fast sleep, the girl would kiss her mouth and fondle her breasts. To tell the truth, she didn't have this particular hobby, but tolerated it for the sake of their friendship. Now, here was this thing baring its teeth and unsheathing its claws, and wanting exactly the same thing. Then let it be satisfied, which in addition can be a way to make friends. So she stepped forward, burying its ugliness deep inside her. She felt unusually happy. Chen Qingyang said until then she still believed she was innocent, even after she ran away into the heart of the mountains and strengthened our great friendship almost every day.
When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation.
When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!'
When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu.
When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.'
When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting.
When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said.
When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe.
When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.'
When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation. Then, indeed, we shall look down with "wild joy . . . from each height"!' 'Your conclusion is excellent, ' said Gu. 'When we do eventually rid our country of this foreign scum, the feeling of relief will be infinitely greater than the somewhat arid satisfaction we get from occasionally uncorking our feelings as we do now.' Huang carefully rolled up the painting. 'You won't be able to hang this up any more now, Liuliang, ' he said. 'You'd better put it away somewhere safe. If some evil-intentioned person like Wu Zhirong were to set eyes on it, you'd soon have the authorities round asking questions and the consequences could be serious not only for you but probably for Erzhan as well.' That vermin Wu Zhirong!' said Gu Yanwu, smiting the desk with his hand.
When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper.
When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her.
When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?"
When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun.
When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ."
When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added.
When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face.
When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners?
When the baby woke up crying, Wang Qiyao asked Kang Mingxun to hand her a clean diaper. To her dismay, her mother got up and, taking the diaper out of Kang Mingxun's hand, scolded her. "How could you have the gentleman do this kind of thing?" "I don't mind," explained Kang Mingxun. "It's not like I'm busy with anything else. . . ." "Right, let him help out," Wang Qiyao added. Mrs. Wang drew a long face. "Don't you have any manners? How could you ask a gentleman like him to lay his hands on these filthy articles?
When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller.
When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!"
When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!" I'll say.
When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!" I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!"
When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!" I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle!
When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!" I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment.
When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!" I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day.
When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!" I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash.
When the carving's ready, I'll be able to take you out into Changan Street and set up there as a print-seller. "Roll up, roll up!" I'll say. "Buy a nice turtle print, three cash a sheet!" I'll have your face ready painted over with black ink, then as soon as a customer gives me his three cash: sheet of white paper, rub it over, peel it off, and there's a little turtle! Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!'
When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig.
When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother.
When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive.
When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects.
When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before.
When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down.
When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then.
When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed.
When the child was a newborn, she looked like a pink baby pig. With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care.
When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners.
When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow.
When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew.
When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart.
When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers.
When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness.
When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri.
When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs.
When the city's streetlights are ablaze, its longtang remain in darkness, save the lonely street lamps hanging on the alley corners. The lamps, enclosed in crude frames of rusty iron covered with dust, emit a murky yellow glow. On the ground, a shroud of thick mist forms and begins to spread out—this is the time when rumors and gossip start to brew. It is a gloomy hour, when nothing is clear, yet it is enough to break the heart. Pigeons coo in their cages, talking their language of secret whispers. The streetlights shine with a prim and proper light, but as soon as that light streams into the longtang alleys, it is overwhelmed by darkness. The kind of gossip exchanged in the front rooms and adjoining wings belongs to the old school and smacks faintly of potpourri. The gossip in the rooftop tingzijian and staircases is new school and smells of mothballs. But, old school or new, gossip is always told in earnest—you could even say it is told in the spirit of truth.
When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams.
When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others.
When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came.
When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains.
When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight.
When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too.
When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er!
When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang!
When the meeting day came, several thousand people flooded in from the farm headquarters and the nearby production teams. We stood on the stage with many others. After waiting a long time and hearing quite a few articles of denouncement read, our turn, convicts Wang and Chen, finally came. It turned out that we were loose in morals and corrupted in lifestyle, and what was more, in order to evade thought reform, we had fled into the mountains. Only under the influence of our party's policy did we come down the mountain to abandon darkness for sunlight. Hearing comments like this, our emotions were stirred up, too. So we raised our arms and shouted out the slogans: Down with Wang Er! Down with Chen Qingyang! After this round of public denouncement, we thought we were done with it.
When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip.
When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip.
When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip.
When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain.
When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine.
When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds.
When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends.
When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share.
When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip. The clatter of young wives shuffling mahjong tiles—that is the sound of gossip. Sparrows hopping around deserted courtyards on winter afternoons chirp about gossip. The word "self" is embedded into gossip; and within this word "self" there is an unmentionable pain. This bottled-up pain is different from what the Tang emperor felt at the death of Yang Guifei or the King of Chu for his beloved concubine. It is not the kind of grand and heroic suffering that moves heaven and earth, but base and lowly, like pebbles and dirt, or the tentacles of ivy creeping stealthily out of bounds. The longtang of Shanghai are incapable of harboring the kind of suffering that inspires legends. The pain is broken up and evenly allocated throughout the city, so that each person ends up with a small share. Even when they suffer deep sorrow, its inhabitants keep it down inside their bellies; they do not put it on stage for people to admire, nor do they make it into lyrics to be sung by others.
When the process was completed, the old Wang Qiyao emerged in the mirror—the intervening three years seemed to have been snipped off along with her split ends.
When the process was completed, the old Wang Qiyao emerged in the mirror—the intervening three years seemed to have been snipped off along with her split ends. Looking into the mirror, she noted Madame Yan's face, on which was a mixture of astonishment and envy.
When the process was completed, the old Wang Qiyao emerged in the mirror—the intervening three years seemed to have been snipped off along with her split ends. Looking into the mirror, she noted Madame Yan's face, on which was a mixture of astonishment and envy. As the stylist gave her hair a last-minute adjustment with a hand blower, the expression on Wang Qiyao's face, turning slightly to avoid the hot air with just a soupçon of the spoiled child, belonged to yesteryear.
When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market.
When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping.
When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight.
When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai.
When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been?
When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin.
When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect.
When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away.
When the rainy season passed, we dressed like Thais and went to Qingping market. As I've already written before, I met a classmate in Qingping. Although I was dressed like a Thai, he still recognized me on sight. I was too tall to be a Thai. He said, Hi, brother Er, where have you been? I said, I'm hopeless at speaking Mandarin. Despite the fact that I tried very hard to speak in a weird accent, it still sounded like the Beijing dialect. That one sentence gave me away. It was her idea to go back to the farm.
When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes.
When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him.
When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast.
When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep.
When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again.
When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs.
When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness?
When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year.
When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs. Unable, even now, to overcome his longing for Xi-feng, saddled with a heavy burden of debt, harassed during the day time by the schoolwork set him by his exacting grandfather, worn-out during the nights by the excessive hand-pumping inevitable in an unmarried man of twenty whose mistress was both unattainable and constantly in his thoughts, twice frozen, tormented and forced to flee --- what constitution could withstand so many shocks and strains without succumbing in the end to illness? The symptoms of Jia Rui's illness—a palpitation in the heart, a loss of taste in the mouth, a weakness in the hams, a smarting in the eyes, feverishness by night and lassitude by day, albumen in the urine and blood-flecks in the phlegm—had all manifested themselves within less than a year. By that time they had produced a complete breakdown and driven him to his bed, where he lay, with eyes tight shut, babbling deliriously and inspiring terror in all who saw him.
When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.'
When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight.
When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch.
When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open.
When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came.
When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut.
When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it.
When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket.
When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight. Having waited impatiently for nightfall, he groped his way into the Rong-guo mansion just before they closed the gates and slipped into the gallery, now totally deserted—as Xi-feng had promised it would be—and black as pitch. The gate at the end of the alley-way opening on to Grandmother Jia's quarters had already been barred on the outer side; only the gate at the east end remained open. For a long time Jia Rui listened intently, but no one came. Suddenly there was a loud slam and the gate at the east end, too, banged shut. Alarmed, but not daring to make a sound, Jia Rui stealthily crept out and tried it. It was locked—as tight as a bucket. Now even if he wanted to get out he could not, for the walls on either side of the alley-way were too high to scale.
When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass.
When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank.
When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river.
When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky:
When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . .
When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather.
When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness.
When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot.
When the sorghum turned red, hordes of crabs the size of horse hooves scrambled onto the bank at night to search for food – fresh cow dung and the rotting carcasses of dead animals – among the clumps of river grass. The sound of the river reminded Father of an autumn night during his childhood, when the foreman of our family business, Arhat Liu, named after Buddhist saints, took him crabbing on the riverbank. On that grey-purple night a golden breeze followed the course of the river. The sapphire-blue sky was deep and boundless, green-tinted stars shone brightly in the sky: the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on.
When the tune changed, someone else invited Wang Qiyao to dance.
When the tune changed, someone else invited Wang Qiyao to dance. During the next number, they each danced with their respective partners but their eyes occasionally met, whereupon they exchanged a knowing smile, lit up with the joy of this chance meeting.
When the tune changed, someone else invited Wang Qiyao to dance. During the next number, they each danced with their respective partners but their eyes occasionally met, whereupon they exchanged a knowing smile, lit up with the joy of this chance meeting. The party took place on the evening of National Day and fireworks were being set off from one of the balconies.
When the tune changed, someone else invited Wang Qiyao to dance. During the next number, they each danced with their respective partners but their eyes occasionally met, whereupon they exchanged a knowing smile, lit up with the joy of this chance meeting. The party took place on the evening of National Day and fireworks were being set off from one of the balconies. A single rocket shot up into the darkness and slowly unfurled its fiery petals in the night sky before breaking up into a stream of falling stars, which vanished slowly, leaving a faint white shadow in the sky.
When the tune changed, someone else invited Wang Qiyao to dance. During the next number, they each danced with their respective partners but their eyes occasionally met, whereupon they exchanged a knowing smile, lit up with the joy of this chance meeting. The party took place on the evening of National Day and fireworks were being set off from one of the balconies. A single rocket shot up into the darkness and slowly unfurled its fiery petals in the night sky before breaking up into a stream of falling stars, which vanished slowly, leaving a faint white shadow in the sky. It was some time before the last of the light was absorbed into the blackness.
When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk.
When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties!
When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you.
When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special.
When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.'
When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted.
When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut?
When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to?
When they arrived at the foot of Greensickness Peak, they sat down on the ground and began to talk. The monk, catching sight of a lustrous, translucent stone—it was in fact the rejected building block which had now shrunk itself to the size of a fan-pendant and looked very attractive in its new shape—took it up on the palm of his hand and addressed it with a smile: 'Ha, I see you have magical properties! But nothing to recommend you. I shall have to cut a few words on you so that anyone seeing you will know at once that you are something special. After that I shall take you to a certain brilliant successful poetical cultivated aristocratic elegant delectable luxurious opulent locality on a little trip.' The stone was delighted. 'What words will you cut? Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.'
When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session.
When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched.
When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day.
When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else.
When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other.
When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her.
When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint.
When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned.
When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned. Her hair was messy and her face dark, as though the hardship of life had robbed her of any feminine refinement, leaving behind only numbness and rudeness.
When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them.
When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most.
When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms.
When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot.
When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor.
When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital.
When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life.
When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma.
When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most. They had taken off their thick coats and wrapped them around something that they carried in their arms. Unwrapping the coats revealed a large pot, the fermented cabbage and pork dumplings inside still steaming hot. That year, eight months after she sent her signal toward the sun, Ye went into labor. Because the baby was malpositioned and her body was weak, the base clinic couldn't handle her case and had to send her to the nearest town hospital. This became one of the hardest times in Ye's life. After enduring a great deal of pain and losing a large amount of blood, she sank into a coma. Through a blur she could only see three hot, blinding suns slowly orbiting around her, cruelly roasting her body.
When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it.
When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel.
When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them.
When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence.
When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron."
When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die.
When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."'
When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy.
When they caught a deer they put it in a cauldron to seethe it. Those ancient Emperors and great ministers were very cruel. If they didn't like somebody, they would pretend that they had committed some crime or other, and then they would put them in a cauldron and boil them. In the Records of an Historian Lin Xiangru says to the King of Qin, "Deceiving Your Majesty was a capital offence. I beg to approach the cauldron." What he meant was, "I deserve to die. Put me in the cauldron and boil me."' 'Often in my story-books I've seen the words "asking about the cauldrons in the Central Plain",' said the boy. 'It seems to mean the same thing as "chasing the deer in the Central Plain".'
When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen.
When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief.
When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames.
When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front?
When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real!
When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?'
When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back.
When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes.
When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief. They cursed the Taoist for a necromancer and ordered the servants to heap up a fire and cast the mirror upon the flames. But just at that moment a voice was heard in the air saying, 'Who told him to look in the front? It is you who are to blame, for confusing the unreal with the real! Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned.
When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe.
When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home.
When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home.
When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother.
When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her.
When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen.
When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend.
When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father.
When they finally came to carry away the body, she took something from her pocket and put it into her father's hand: his pipe. Wenjie quietly left the exercise grounds, empty save for the trash left by the crowd, and headed home. When she reached the foot of the faculty housing apartment building, she heard peals of crazy laughter coming out of the second-floor window of her home. That was the woman she had once called mother. Wenjie turned around, not caring where her feet would carry her. Finally, she found herself at the door of Professor Ruan Wen. Throughout the four years of Wenjie's college life, Professor Ruan had been her advisor and her closest friend. During the two years after that, when Wenjie had been a graduate student in the Astrophysics Department, and through the subsequent chaos of the Cultural Revolution, Professor Ruan remained her closest confidante, other than her father. Ruan had studied at Cambridge University, and her home had once fascinated Wenjie: refined books, paintings, and records brought back from Europe; a piano; a set of European-style pipes arranged on a delicate wooden stand, some made from Mediterranean briar, some from Turkish meerschaum.
When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands.
When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day.
When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents.
When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world.
When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality.
When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out.
When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground.
When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong."
When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day. After asking the boy, he told Einstein: five cents. This was the only time he spoke with the great scientist who changed the world. There was no discussion of physics, of relativity, only cold, harsh reality. According to your father, Einstein stood there for a long time after hearing the answer, watching the boy's mechanical movements, not even bothering to smoke his pipe as the embers went out. After your father recounted this memory to me, he sighed and said, "In China, any idea that dared to take flight would only crash back to the ground. The gravity of reality is too strong." "Lower your head!" one of the male Red Guards shouted.
When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist.
When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like.
When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof.
When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds.
When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback.
When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past.
When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends.
When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her.
When they saw her coming, people stopped talking and turned to stare, but she acted as if they did not exist. Her children did not play with the other kids, and, since her husband was driven everywhere by a chauffeur, few people really knew what he looked like. There was a high turnover among their servants; in any case, they were not permitted to loiter when they went out for errands, so they, too, appeared aloof. Every Monday and Thursday Madame Yan would come for a shot of imported vitamins to help her ward off colds. The first time she saw Wang Qiyao, she was taken aback. Her clothes, the way she ate, her every move and gesture, hinted of a splendid past. Madame Yan decided they could be friends. She had always felt Peace Lane was beneath her. Her husband, a frugal person, had bought the property at a good price.
When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.'
When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously.
When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.'
When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise.
When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ...
When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.'
When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why.
When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see.
When this business is over and the Little Countess is back with her own people again, it won't be any disgrace to her if they know that she's been kept all the time in the Palace; whereas if I were to keep her in the basement of my slaughterhouse—well, what with the stink of blood and offal round her all the time, it wouldn't be very nice for a person of her quality.' 'Unless you fed her on China-root and gave her Shaoxing wine to drink,' said Trinket mischievously. Butcher Qian laughed at the interruption before continuing: 'Besides, although the Little Countess is only a girl, being a member of the fair sex it wouldn't do much for her good name if she was kept with a lot of rough men; whereas being kept with you, Master, it won't matter.' 'Why's that?' said Trinket in some surprise. 'Well,' said Butcher Qian, 'you're young too, and besides . . . besides . . . you work in the Palace, so of course ... I mean . . . it's all right.' The butcher was clearly embarrassed, and Trinket had to think for some moments before he saw why. 'Oh, I see. You mean because I'm a eunuch.
When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said:
When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier.
When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross.
When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars.
When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven.
When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X.
When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women.
When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths.
When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women. The two young men strode with confidence and purpose, the very image of mature Bolshevik youths. They were both fourth-year students majoring in theoretical physics, and Ye was their professor.
When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs.
When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?'
When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice.
When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me!
When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!'
When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses:
When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow!
When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!'
When this strange pair reached Shi-yin's door and saw him standing there holding Ying-lian, the monk burst into loud sobs. 'Patron,' he said, addressing Shi-yin, 'what are you doing, holding in your arms that ill-fated creature who is destined to involve both her parents in her own misfortune?' Shi-yin realized that he was listening to the words of a madman and took no notice. But the monk persisted: 'Give her to me! Give her to me!' Shi-yin was beginning to lose patience and clasping his little girl tightly to him, turned on his heel and was about to re-enter the house when the monk pointed his finger at him, roared with laughter, and then proceeded to intone the following verses: 'Fond man, your pampered child to cherish so— That caltrop-glass which shines on melting snow! Beware the high feast of the fifteenth day, When all in smoke and fire shall pass away!' Shi-yin heard all this quite plainly and was a little worried by it.
When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot.
When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on.
When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky.
When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river.
When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river.
When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind.
When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister.
When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders.
When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind. Hordes of crabs attracted by the light skittered towards the lamp, where they formed a shifting, restless cloister. Father was so eager he nearly sprang to his feet, but Uncle Arhat held him by the shoulders. 'Take it easy!
When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around.
When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful.
When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes.
When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive.
When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway.
When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm.
When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes.
When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep.
When we cultivated the wilderness in the dry season, hot air was all around. We didn't sweat at all, but our muscles felt dry and painful. On the hottest days, we could only sleep under a tree, with heads pillowed on bamboo stalks and bodies lying on palmbark rain capes. I wondered why nobody asked me to confess about the palm-bark rain cape, one of the labor-protection supplies for our farm, and very expensive. I brought two along; one was mine, the other one I picked up conveniently from someone's doorway. I returned neither of them to the farm. Even when I left Yunnan, no one asked me to return the palm-bark rain capes. During our break at the edge of the field, Chen Qingyang covered her face with a bamboo hat, opened her shirt collar, and immediately fell asleep. I reached in, feeling the beautiful curves.
When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last.
When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes.
When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams.
When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all."
When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly.
When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy.
When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us.
When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other."
When we first went, we were still idealistic, but that didn't last. After a day of laboring in the fields, we were so tired that we couldn't even wash our clothes. We lay in leaky straw huts and listened to wolves cry in the night, and gradually we woke from our dreams. We were stuck in those forgotten villages and no one cared about us at all." The one-armed woman stared at the ground numbly. "While we were down in the countryside, sometimes, on a trail across the barren hill, I'd bump into another Red Guard comrade or an enemy. We'd look at each other: the same ragged clothes, the same dirt and cow shit covering us. We had nothing to say to each other." The thickset woman stared at Ye.
When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days.
When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk.
When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river.
When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard.
When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift.
When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down.
When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder.
When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then.
When we lived on Grandpa Liu's back slope, Chen Qingyang made a Thai skirt for herself, disguising herself as a Thai woman so she could go to Qingping on market days. But after putting the skirt on she could barely walk. South of Qingping, we ran into a river. The mountain water was ice-cold, and green as marinated mustard. The water reached to my waist, and the current was very swift. I walked over to her, hoisted her onto my shoulder, went right across the river, and then put her down. Her waist was exactly the width of my shoulder. I remember her face turning deep red then. I said, I could carry you to Qingping and back, faster than your swishy walking.
When we relived our great friendship later in the hotel room, we talked about all kinds of things.
When we relived our great friendship later in the hotel room, we talked about all kinds of things. We talked about everything we could have done back then, the confessions I wrote, and even the little Buddha of mine.
When we relived our great friendship later in the hotel room, we talked about all kinds of things. We talked about everything we could have done back then, the confessions I wrote, and even the little Buddha of mine. As soon as the thing heard people talking about him, he became excited and began to stir.
When we relived our great friendship later in the hotel room, we talked about all kinds of things. We talked about everything we could have done back then, the confessions I wrote, and even the little Buddha of mine. As soon as the thing heard people talking about him, he became excited and began to stir. So I concluded: back then they'd wanted to hammer us but failed.
When we relived our great friendship later in the hotel room, we talked about all kinds of things. We talked about everything we could have done back then, the confessions I wrote, and even the little Buddha of mine. As soon as the thing heard people talking about him, he became excited and began to stir. So I concluded: back then they'd wanted to hammer us but failed. I was still as hard as ever.
When we relived our great friendship later in the hotel room, we talked about all kinds of things. We talked about everything we could have done back then, the confessions I wrote, and even the little Buddha of mine. As soon as the thing heard people talking about him, he became excited and began to stir. So I concluded: back then they'd wanted to hammer us but failed. I was still as hard as ever. For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed.
When we relived our great friendship later in the hotel room, we talked about all kinds of things. We talked about everything we could have done back then, the confessions I wrote, and even the little Buddha of mine. As soon as the thing heard people talking about him, he became excited and began to stir. So I concluded: back then they'd wanted to hammer us but failed. I was still as hard as ever. For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed. A person like me never cares much about saving face.
When we relived our great friendship later in the hotel room, we talked about all kinds of things. We talked about everything we could have done back then, the confessions I wrote, and even the little Buddha of mine. As soon as the thing heard people talking about him, he became excited and began to stir. So I concluded: back then they'd wanted to hammer us but failed. I was still as hard as ever. For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed. A person like me never cares much about saving face. After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan.
When we relived our great friendship later in the hotel room, we talked about all kinds of things. We talked about everything we could have done back then, the confessions I wrote, and even the little Buddha of mine. As soon as the thing heard people talking about him, he became excited and began to stir. So I concluded: back then they'd wanted to hammer us but failed. I was still as hard as ever. For the sake of our great friendship, I would even run three times around the block, bare assed. A person like me never cares much about saving face. After all, that was my golden age, even though I was considered a hooligan. I knew a lot of people there, including the nomads in caravans, the old Jingpos living on the mountains, and so on.
When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects.
When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before.
When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down.
When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then.
When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed.
When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care.
When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way.
When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them.
When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way. It wasn't like she had done something to fake them. As for what other people thought when they heard about them, it wasn't her problem.
When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan.
When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while.
When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me.
When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all.
When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted.
When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it.
When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood.
When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty.
When we said goodbye to each other, she insisted on giving me two hundred yuan. I refused at first, but then took it after a while. Later Chen Qingyang told me that nobody had been keeping a close eye on her those two days, and she hadn't been having her period when she saw me. In fact, people in the fifteenth team didn't pay attention to her at all. People there were used to accusing the innocent of being damaged goods, but as for real damaged goods, they just let them do whatever they wanted. The reason that she didn't come up the mountain and kept me waiting for nothing was because she began to feel tired of it. She couldn't do it unless she was in the right mood; having sex wouldn't necessarily put her in a good mood. Of course, after her deception she felt guilty. That was why she gave me two hundred yuan.
When we went back to the public security office, people untied us.
When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood.
When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back.
When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room.
When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far.
When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back.
When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me.
When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear.
When we went back to the public security office, people untied us. The rope left lines of smudge on her shirt, which was because the rope was stored in a kitchen shed and picked up ash from the bottom of woks and bits of firewood. She tried to flick the ashes off with her stiff fingers, but could only do the front, not the back. By the time she wanted to ask me to help her, I had already strode out of the room. She followed out the door, but I had gone pretty far. I walked very fast, never looking back. Because of these things, she didn't love me at all; she didn't even like me. According to the leaders, what we did on the back slope was not considered a primary offense—except the time that she looked like a koala bear. For example, the thing we did while cultivating the wilderness was just a secondary offense.
When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory.
When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district.
When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean.
When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors.
When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party.
When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about.
When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music.
When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony.
When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music. A few people sat around watching a television miniseries in the first room, which led out to the balcony. The door to the balcony was ajar and the wind was agitating the curtains.
When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was.
When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon.
When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot.
When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot. I was very popular there.
When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot. I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me.
When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot. I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did.
When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot. I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief.
When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot. I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food.
When you mentioned Wang Er who knew how to fix watches, everyone knew who he was. I could sit with them by the fire and drink the kind of wine that only costs twenty fen for half a gallon. I could drink a lot. I was very popular there. Other than those people, the pigs in the farm also liked me. That was because when I fed them, I used three times more bran than others did. Because of that I fought with the mess chief. I said, at least our pigs should have enough food. I always had a lot of friendship, and would have liked to share it with everyone.
When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one.
When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison.
When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement.
When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves.
When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded.
When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside.
When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived.
When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns?
When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded. You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement.
When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . .
When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . .
When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . .
When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . .
When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .'
When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump.
When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said.
When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back.
When you see my old lady . . . give some money. . . . Don't let her remarry. . . . My brother . . . no sons . . . If she leaves . . . Fang family line ended. . . .' Father knew that Fang Seven had a year-old son, and that there was so much milk in his mother's gourdlike breasts that he was growing up fair and plump. 'I'll carry you back, little brother,' Granddad said. He bent over and pulled Fang Seven onto his back. As Fang screeched in pain, Father saw the leaves fall away and his white, speckled intestines slither out of his belly, releasing a breath of foul hot air.
When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword.
When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence.
When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment.
When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind.
When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor.
When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . .
When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . .
When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road.
When, in agony and desperation, Grandma told Yu Zhan'ao that her legal husband, Shan Bianlang, was a leper, he decapitated two sorghum plants with his short sword. Urging her not to worry, he told her to return three days hence. She was too overwhelmed by the tide of passionate love to concern herself with the implications of his comment. But murderous thoughts had already entered his mind. He watched her thread her way out of the sorghum field and, through the spaces between stalks, saw her summon her shrewd little donkey and nudge Great-Granddad with her foot, waking the mud-caked heap from his drunken stupor. He heard Great-Granddad, whose tongue had grown thick in his mouth, say: 'Daughter . . . you . . . what took you so long to take a piss? . . . Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her.
When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms.
When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate.
When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank.
When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity.
When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud.
When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them.
When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women.
When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship.
When, once in a while, Madame Yan inquired about Wang Qiyao's family, she always answered in the vaguest terms. She suspected Madame Yan didn't believe most of what she said, but that was fine—she was free to speculate. Wang Qiyao would much rather that Madame Yan guessed the truth but left things discreetly unsaid; but Madame Yan, who had to some extent figured out the situation, insisted on asking questions pointblank. It was her way of testing Wang Qiyao's sincerity. Wang Qiyao, for her part, wanted to be sincere, but there were some things that simply could not be spoken aloud. So they went around in circles, one chasing and the other evading, and before they knew it, a grudge had grown up between them. Fortunately, grudges are no impediment to friendships between women. The friendships of women are made of grudges: the deeper the grudge, the deeper the friendship. Sometimes they parted acrimoniously, but would resume their friendship the very next day with a deeper understanding of each other.
When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang.
When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries.
When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ."
When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands.
When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up.
When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say.
When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard.
When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers.
When, three days later, he brought mother and daughter home from the hospital, the threesome attracted quite a few curious stares down the longtang. Mr. Cheng had fetched Wang Qiyao's mother the day before, setting up a place for her on the sofa, and even going to the trouble of preparing a set of toiletries. Mrs. Wang was silent the whole time, but, as Mr. Cheng busied himself with the household chores, she blurted out, "If only you had been the child's father . . ." Mr. Cheng trembled and almost lost hold of the things in his hands. He wanted to say something but his throat had closed up. By the time he was able to speak, he had forgotten what to say. So he simply pretended that he had not heard. When Wang Qiyao came home the next day, her mother had already prepared a pot of chicken broth and the customary bowl of soup with red jujube and longan, which was supposed to be so nourishing for new mothers. She handed the bowl to her daughter in silence.
Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed.
Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf.
Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again.
Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear.
Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant.
Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters.
Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next.
Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts.
Whenever there was a lull in the show, she heard a faint whistling sound coming from the man as he breathed. Seeing this was the best she could do, she declined all further matchmaking efforts on her behalf. As she watched the smoky sky above Peace Lane, she often wondered if anything exciting would ever happen to her again. To charges of arrogance as well as to praise for being loyal to her late husband, she turned a deaf ear. She ignored all gossip and advice, remaining at once genial and distant. This was normal on Peace Lane, where friendships were circumscribed, there being untold numbers of large fish swimming around in the murky waters. Underneath all that conviviality, people were lonely, though often they did not know it themselves, merely muddling through from one day to the next. Wang Qiyao was rather muddleheaded about some things, while she couldn't have been more clear-sighted about others; the former concerned issues of daily living, while the latter were reserved for her private thoughts. She was occupied with people and things during the day.
Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale?
Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said.
Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese.
Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!'
Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming.
Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine.
Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they?
Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng.
Where else could you find another man who had sustained eighteen bayonet wounds yet lived to tell the tale? The fox's tongue must have been coated with a miraculous substance since Old Geng's wounds were instantly soothed, as though treated with peppermint oil – or so he said. VILLAGERS WHO HAD gone to town to sell straw sandals announced upon their return: 'Gaomi has been occupied by the Japanese. There's a Rising Sun at the entrance!' The panic-stricken villagers could only wait for the calamity they knew was coming. But not all of them suffered from racing hearts and crawling flesh: two among them went about their business totally unconcerned, never varying their routine. Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?'
Where is this place you will take me to?
Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.'
Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh.
Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.'
Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist.
Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea.
Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible.
Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore.
Where is this place you will take me to? I beg to be enlightened.' 'Do not ask,' replied the monk with a laugh. 'You will know soon enough when the time comes.' And with that he slipped the stone into his sleeve and set off at a great pace with the Taoist. But where they both went to I have no idea. Countless aeons went by and a certain Taoist called Vanitas in quest of the secret of immortality chanced to be passing below that same Greensickness Peak in the Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains when he caught sight of a large stone standing there, on which the characters of a long inscription were clearly discernible. Vanitas read the inscription through from beginning to end and learned that this was a once lifeless stone block which had been found unworthy to repair the sky, but which had magically transformed its shape and been taken down by the Buddhist mahasattva Impervioso and the Taoist illuminate Mysterioso into the world of mortals, where it had lived out the life of a man before finally attaining nirvana and returning to the other shore. The inscription named the country where it had been born, and went into considerable detail about its domestic life, youthful amours, and even the verses, mottoes and riddles it had written.
Where might one go to find such a specimen?
Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs.
Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s.
Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats.
Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one.
Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison.
Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement.
Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves.
Where might one go to find such a specimen? These Old Colours—when everyone was out buying a stereo, they were listening to old phonographs. When Nikon and Minolta cameras equipped with auto-focus features were all the rage, they were busy fiddling with their vintage Rolleiflex 120s. They sported wind-up watches, drank coffee brewed in small pots, shaved with old-fashioned razor blades and shaving cream, took great delight in antique slide projectors, and wore large leather shoes shaped like boats. When you saw these markings, you could be certain that you had found one. Then, having found one, you couldn't help but notice just how crude and boorish the so-called fashionable were in comparison. The rush to be trendy left no time for elegance or refinement. One was driven about by a succession of waves. Speed and quantity were all that mattered, and the result was that corners were cut and things got done in a slipshod manner and had eventually to be discarded.
Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?"
Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath.
Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible.
Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl.
Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears.
Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth.
Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset."
Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly.
Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl. Of the four people in the room, three were now in tears. Aghast at the chaos, Kang Mingxun felt impelled to say, "It is less than a month since Wang Qiyao gave birth. She should still be resting and we should try not to make her upset." Mrs. Wang laughed coldly. "Oh, so Wang Qiyao should be resting this month, should she?
Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway.
Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste.
Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault.
Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long.
Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in.
Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry.
Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er!
Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du!
Whether Le Long's fault or mine, the dam was gone anyway. The water we bailed out all flowed back, any hope of catching fish went down the drain, and the whole day went to waste. Of course, I wouldn't admit it was my fault. Instead I yelled at Le Long. Le Du (the other boy) also chimed in. Le Long began to get angry. He jumped up a couple of feet and roared, "Wang Er! Le Du! You pricks!
Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor.
Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods.
Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her.
Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her.
Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy.
Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving.
Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet.
Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time.
Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her. This is what I thought: if I wanted to prove she was not damaged goods and I could, then things would be too easy. The truth was I couldn't prove anything, except things that didn't need proving. In spring, our team leader claimed I was the one who had shot out the left eye of his dog, which was why the dog always looked at people with its head tilted, as if she were dancing ballet. From then on, he always gave me a hard time. Three things could have proved my innocence:
While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go.
While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai.
While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!'
While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment.
While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered.
While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too.
While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu.
While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.'
While Bao-yu was enjoying himself with Bao-chai, a servant announced that Miss Shi had arrived, and he hurriedly got up to go. 'Wait!' said Bao-chai. 'Let's go and see her together!' She got down from the kang as she said this, and accompanied him round to Grandmother Jia's apartment. Shi Xiang-yun was already there, laughing and chattering away nineteen to the dozen, but rose to greet them as they entered. Dai-yu was there too. 'Where have you been?' she asked Bao-yu. 'Bao-chai's.' 'I see' (very frostily).
While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum.
While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable.
While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought.
While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.'
While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches.
While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates.
While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him.
While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides.
While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides. There, stopping outside a doorway, the old man with the grizzled beard lifted up the door-curtain and announced them.
While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans.
While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground.
While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them.
While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man.
While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand.
While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?'
While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours.
While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways.
While he was emptying his pistol into the pack, the uninjured dogs fled into the sorghum field, out of range, where they howled furiously at the two humans. The last couple of bullets from Granddad's pistol had travelled only thirty paces or so before thudding to the ground. Father watched them tumble in the moonlight, so slowly he could have reached out and caught them. And the once crisp crack of the pistol sounded more like the phlegmatic cough of a doddering old man. A tortured, sympathetic expression spread across Granddad's face as he looked down at the weapon in his hand. 'Out of bullets, Dad?' The five hundred bullets they'd brought back from town in the goat's belly had been used up in a matter of hours. The pistol had aged overnight, and Granddad came to the painful realisation that it was no longer capable of carrying out his wishes; time for them to part ways. Holding the gun out in front of him, he carefully studied the muted reflection of the moonlight on the barrel, then loosened his grip and let the gun fall heavily to the ground.
While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer.
While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch.
While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.'
While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again.
While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs.
While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door.
While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal.
While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside.
While he was saying this he managed to move the dagger a few inches nearer. 'Good!' said the old eunuch. The important thing is, there's no cure; so though you've had a lighter dose, all that means is that the poison will act more slowly and you will have that much longer to suffer.' Trinket began laughing loudly again. Under cover of his laughter he made a tremendous stab, concentrating all the strength of his body into his right arm and aiming at a place he had chosen just beneath the old man's ribs. He had worked out in advance that, after driving the dagger home, he would roll towards the corner of the bed, crawl out from under the foot of it, and make for the still open door. But at that very moment the old eunuch sensed a slight coldness of the air caused by the proximity of the metal. Surprised but, because of a lifetime of training, never totally off his guard, he raised his left hand almost automatically to fend off an attack—though of what nature, he had no time to think—while his right hand followed with a blow of such giant force that it knocked Trinket flying through the papered lattice of the bedside window and into the garden outside. Almost at the same time the old eunuch became aware of an agonizing pain in his left hand.
While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath.
While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation.
While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch.
While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?'
While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted.
While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do.
While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said.
While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .'
While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said. 'I asked Misty about it and he told me you were trying to poison me . . .' The old eunuch was clearly startled by this.
While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch.
While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well.
While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out.
While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet.
While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch.
While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something.
While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards.
While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction.
While he watched, the monstrous bird-shape transformed itself into a much taller, thinner shape which he could see now, in the light of the moon, was no eagle but a man—a tall, thin man with hunched shoulders and a rounded back: none other, in fact, than Old Hai the eunuch. Blossom, who had her face towards Trinket and away from the wall, had not seen this apparition; but when Trinket fell silent and turned to stare at something with a startled look on his face, she turned to look as well. The next moment Trinket had his hand over her mouth, holding it perhaps rather tighter than was necessary for fear she might cry out. At the same time he signalled to her with his other hand to keep quiet. When she nodded to show that she understood, he slowly withdrew the hand from her mouth, though all the time keeping his eyes on the old eunuch. Old Hai had now straightened himself up and was standing rather stiffly with his head cocked to one side as if listening for something. After a while he began, very slowly, to move forwards. Trinket breathed a silent sigh of relief when he saw that he was not walking in his direction. 'Who'd have thought the Old Turtle would be able to follow me all the way here in spite of being blind?' he thought.
While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went.
While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking.
While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh.
While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day.
While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.'
While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist.
While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin?
While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?'
While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh. 'There is a batch of lovesick souls awaiting incarnation in the world below whose fate is due to be decided this very day. I intend to take advantage of this opportunity to slip our little friend in amongst them and let him have a taste of human life along with the rest.' 'Well, well, so another lot of these amorous wretches is about to enter the vale of tears,' said the Taoist. 'How did all this begin? And where are the souls to be reborn?' 'You will laugh when I tell you,' said the monk.
While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds.
While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border.
While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent.
While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border.
While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side.
While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt.
While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this.
While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said.
While they interrogated her, I looked out the window—the sky was filled with clouds. They wanted me to confess how I had slipped across the border. As far as border-crossing went, I wasn't completely innocent. I did cross the border. I disguised myself as a Thai to go to the market on the other side. I bought a few boxes of matches and salt. But it was unnecessary to tell them about this. Things unnecessary to say shouldn't be said. Later I led those security people to our place to investigate.
While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in.
While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?'
While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale.
While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here.
While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.'
While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu.
While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!'
While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale.
While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in. 'Nightingale,' said Bao-yu, 'what about a cup of that excellent tea of yours?' 'Excellent tea?' said Nightingale. 'There's nothing very special about the tea we drink here. If nothing but the best will do, you'd better wait for Aroma to come.' 'Never mind about him!' said Dai-yu. 'First go and get me some water!' 'He is our guest,' said Nightingale. 'I can't fetch you any water until I've given him his tea.'
While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor.
While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel.
While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian.
While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.'
While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?'
While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind.
While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill.
While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done.
While they were talking, he had been stealing glances at the recumbent figure on the floor. She was very beautiful—though he phrased it to himself mentally in the debased language of the brothel. 'It's a tricky business, this,' said Butcher Qian. 'I was thinking it was one for the Master himself to decide.' 'What do you think we ought to do?' Trinket asked presently, as if he had been mulling the matter over in his mind. He hadn't been with the Triads very long, but long enough by now to know the drill. It was all 'Master this' and 'Master that' and respectfully waiting to be told by the Master what they should do; but invariably they had already decided what they wanted to do and only wanted the Master's approval for doing it, so that if there was any question about it later, the Master would have sole responsibility for what they had done. And so his invariable response to the invariable question was to turn it back on them: 'What do you think we ought to do?'
While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths.
While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid.
While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it.
While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes.
While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich.
While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar.
While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all.
While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time.
While we were strengthening our great friendship on the mountain, white breath puffed from our mouths. It was not that cold, but very humid. You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples.
Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan.
Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers.
Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!'
Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'.
Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'.
Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought.
Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr".
Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha!
Whiskers leaped up with a joyful cry, then almost immediately sank back into the hammock with a groan. 'Let's go!' he said to his bearers. 'Hurry!' Trinket, for his part, was extremely tickled to be called 'Mr Wei'. Even his surname—his mother's actually, since his paternity was unknown—was seldom used; but never in his life before had anyone called him 'Mr'. Well!' he thought. 'I've heard plenty of "Goong-goongs" recently; but not "Mr". Ha ha! Now I'm "Mr Trinket Wei".'
Whiskers struggled to get up.
Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this.
Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan.
Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li.
Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.'
Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room.
Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first.
Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview.
Whiskers struggled to get up. 'I can't see the Helmsman like this. It's too . . . it's too . . .' but the effort to raise himself once more ended in a groan. 'You're a wounded man,' said Brother Li. 'You don't need to stand on ceremony.' He ushered Trinket and Whiskers' bearers into the main reception room. A man offered Trinket some tea and asked him to wait there a while as the Helmsman wanted to speak to Mr Mao first. Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum.
Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview.
Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum.
Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable.
Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought.
Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.'
Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches.
Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates.
Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him.
Whiskers was carried through an inner door for his interview. While Trinket was drinking his cup of tea, a servant came in with four plates on which were various cakes and dimsum. His reaction on sampling these was unfavourable. 'These aren't a patch on the ones they do in the Palace,' he thought. They're not even as good as the ones they used to serve in the brothel.' His estimation of the Helmsman at once went down a couple of notches. However, he was feeling empty, and in quite a short time had made considerable inroads into the eatables on all four of the plates. After about the time it would take to consume an average meal, Brother Li and the other three came in again, and one of the two Trinket didn't know by name, an old man with a grizzled beard, told him that the Helmsman was now ready to see him. At some risk of choking, he swallowed the large mouthful he had been chewing, brushed off the crumbs with his hands, and followed the four men into one of the wings of the building which, together with the main reception room, enclosed a large courtyard on three sides.
White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below.
White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry.
White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison.
White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression.
White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds.
White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic.
White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead.
White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there.
White clouds, full and round, float in the tile-blue sky, casting full round purple shadows onto the sorghum fields below. Over decades that seem but a moment in time, lines of scarlet figures shuttled among the sorghum stalks to weave a vast human tapestry. They killed, they looted, and they defended their country in a valiant, stirring ballet that makes us unfilial descendants who now occupy the land pale by comparison. Surrounded by progress, I feel a nagging sense of our species' regression. After leaving the village, the troops marched down a narrow dirt path, the tramping of their feet merging with the rustling of weeds. The heavy mist was strangely animated, kaleidoscopic. Tiny droplets of water pooled into large drops on Father's face, clumps of hair stuck to his forehead. He was used to the delicate peppermint aroma and the slightly sweet yet pungent odour of ripe sorghum wafting over from the sides of the path – nothing new there. But as they marched through the heavy mist, his nose detected a new, sickly-sweet odour, neither yellow nor red, blending with the smells of peppermint and sorghum to call up memories hidden deep in his soul.
White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface.
White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning.
White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years.
White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye.
White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village.
White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes.
White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat.
White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . .
White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . .
Who asked you to go playing with that lot?
Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play.
Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!'
Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window:
Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday?
Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child.
Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible.
Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for?
Who asked you to go playing with that lot? You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves.
Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?'
Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket.
Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad.
Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.'
Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs.
Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.'
Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified.
Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off.
Who do you most resemble, your father or your mother?' 'I don't think I'm like anyone,' said Trinket. 'Anyway, I'm not all that bad. I may not be very good, but I don't think I'm wicked.' 'I haven't always been a eunuch,' the old man said after a few more coughs. 'I was already a grown man when I was purified.' Trinket was horrified. 'So that's what being "purified" means: having your piss-pipe and the other bits cut off. I hope he doesn't think he's going to purify me.
Who was it that put you up to blinding me?
Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. '
Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it.
Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said.
Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you.
Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer?
Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked.
Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha!
Who was it that put you up to blinding me? If you will give me an honest answer to that question, I promise to give you the antidote this minute. ' The question was unanswerable because there was no such person; but Trinket, though young, was not so naive as to believe that the old eunuch would spare his life even if he answered it. 'The person I'm working for?' he said. 'You'd get a nasty shock if I told you. So you knew all along that I wasn't Laurie and you thought this trick up to make me suffer? Well—ha ha ha!— you're the one who's been tricked. Ha ha ha! You've been had good and proper.'
Who was your teacher?'
Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher.
Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.'
Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?'
Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre.
Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing.
Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things.
Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu.
Who was your teacher?' 'I've had a little training,' said Trinket, 'but I didn't have a proper teacher. What the Old Devil taught me wasn't real Martial Arts, it was just rubbish.' 'The Old Devil?' The Helmsman's vast knowledge did not encompass any practitioner with that nom de guerre. Trinket burst out laughing. 'Old Devil is what I used to call the old eunuch Hai-goong— among other things. His real name was Hai Dafu. He's the one who captured me and Mao Eighteen and brought us into the Palace . . .'
Who were they?
Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng.
Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?'
Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met.
Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge.
Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes.
Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us.
Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us?
Who were they? One was Old Geng, the other a onetime musician who loved to sing Peking opera – Pocky Cheng. 'What are you afraid of?' Pocky Cheng asked everyone he met. 'We're still common folk, no matter who's in charge. We don't refuse to give the government its grain, and we always pay our taxes. We lie down when we're told, and we kneel when they order us. So who'd dare punish us? Who, I ask you?'
Who will remember us?
Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you?
Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you? Everyone will forget all this completely!"
Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you? Everyone will forget all this completely!" The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds.
Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you? Everyone will forget all this completely!" The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds. More than a dozen years ago, on that rainy afternoon, she had stood alone here as well, gazing at her dead father.
Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you? Everyone will forget all this completely!" The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds. More than a dozen years ago, on that rainy afternoon, she had stood alone here as well, gazing at her dead father. The old Red Guard's final remark echoed endlessly in her mind....
Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you? Everyone will forget all this completely!" The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds. More than a dozen years ago, on that rainy afternoon, she had stood alone here as well, gazing at her dead father. The old Red Guard's final remark echoed endlessly in her mind.... The setting sun cast a long shadow from Ye's slender figure.
Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you? Everyone will forget all this completely!" The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds. More than a dozen years ago, on that rainy afternoon, she had stood alone here as well, gazing at her dead father. The old Red Guard's final remark echoed endlessly in her mind.... The setting sun cast a long shadow from Ye's slender figure. The small sliver of hope for society that had emerged in her soul had evaporated like a drop of dew in the sun.
Who will remember us? Who will think of us, including you? Everyone will forget all this completely!" The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds. More than a dozen years ago, on that rainy afternoon, she had stood alone here as well, gazing at her dead father. The old Red Guard's final remark echoed endlessly in her mind.... The setting sun cast a long shadow from Ye's slender figure. The small sliver of hope for society that had emerged in her soul had evaporated like a drop of dew in the sun. Her tiny sense of doubt about her supreme act of betrayal had also disappeared without a trace.
Who will think of us, including you?
Who will think of us, including you? Everyone will forget all this completely!"
Who will think of us, including you? Everyone will forget all this completely!" The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds.
Who will think of us, including you? Everyone will forget all this completely!" The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds. More than a dozen years ago, on that rainy afternoon, she had stood alone here as well, gazing at her dead father.
Who will think of us, including you? Everyone will forget all this completely!" The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds. More than a dozen years ago, on that rainy afternoon, she had stood alone here as well, gazing at her dead father. The old Red Guard's final remark echoed endlessly in her mind....
Who will think of us, including you? Everyone will forget all this completely!" The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds. More than a dozen years ago, on that rainy afternoon, she had stood alone here as well, gazing at her dead father. The old Red Guard's final remark echoed endlessly in her mind.... The setting sun cast a long shadow from Ye's slender figure.
Who will think of us, including you? Everyone will forget all this completely!" The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds. More than a dozen years ago, on that rainy afternoon, she had stood alone here as well, gazing at her dead father. The old Red Guard's final remark echoed endlessly in her mind.... The setting sun cast a long shadow from Ye's slender figure. The small sliver of hope for society that had emerged in her soul had evaporated like a drop of dew in the sun.
Who will think of us, including you? Everyone will forget all this completely!" The three old Red Guards departed, leaving only Ye on the exercise grounds. More than a dozen years ago, on that rainy afternoon, she had stood alone here as well, gazing at her dead father. The old Red Guard's final remark echoed endlessly in her mind.... The setting sun cast a long shadow from Ye's slender figure. The small sliver of hope for society that had emerged in her soul had evaporated like a drop of dew in the sun. Her tiny sense of doubt about her supreme act of betrayal had also disappeared without a trace.
Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records?
Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married.
Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player.
Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe.
Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof.
Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside.
Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above.
Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky.
Who would have guessed that he was an accomplished flamenco guitar player with a collection of more than a hundred jazz records? This "Old Colour" lived in a traditional longtang in Hongkou, with parents who were honest, hardworking government employees and watched what they spent; his sister had left home to get married. He himself occupied the third-floor tingzijian: his palmwood cot lay on the floor along with his record player. As soon as he entered his room, he would take off his shoes and, sitting on the bare floor, enter into his own little universe. Outside his dormer window was a slanted portion of the roof. Occasionally, during the summer, he would climb out the window with a backpack, spread a mat out over the roof tiles, and, tying himself to the windowsill with a rope around his waist, spend the evening lying outside. Looking up, he would see a sprinkling of stars suspended in the deep blue sky above. He could faintly make out the rumbling sounds of the machinery from a factory in the distance, and the smoke from the factory's smokestack billowed white against the sky. The scattered sounds of the night seemed to have sunk down to earth, while he himself had dissolved into the air, empty of thoughts and desires.
Who, I ask you?'
Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again.
Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town.
Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams.
Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time.
Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village.
Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it.
Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back.
Who, I ask you?' His advice calmed many of the people, who began sleeping, eating, and working again. But it didn't take long for the evil wind of Japanese savagery to blow their way: they fed human hearts to police dogs; they raped sixty-year-old women; they hung rows of human heads from electric poles in town. Even with the unflappable examples of Pocky Cheng and Old Geng, rumours of brutality were hard for the people to put aside, especially in their dreams. Pocky Cheng walked around happy all the time. News that the Japanese were on their way to sack the village created a glut in dogshit in and around the village. Apparently the farmers who normally fought over it had grown lazy, for now it lay there waiting for him to come and claim it. He, too, walked out of the village as the roosters were crowing for the third time, running into Old Geng with his shotgun slung over his back. They greeted each other and parted ways.
Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now.
Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney.
Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known.
Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest.
Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess.
Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel.
Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail.
Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream.
Whoever Pickle was, he was sure in one now. Pocky Cheng looked off into the distance towards his house, where green smoke curled into the sky from the solitary kitchen chimney. It was the most intense longing for home he'd ever known. As soon as he was finished he'd go there, change into clean pants, and have his wife rub some lime into the bayonet wound on his chest. The great woodwind player of Northeast Gaomi Township had never been in such a mess. Oh, how he longed for his lovely wife, who had grumbled about his pocked face at first, but, resigned at last, had decided that if you marry a chicken you share the coop; marry a dog and you share the kennel. EARLY-MORNING GUNFIRE beyond the village startled Second Grandma out of a dream in which she was fighting Grandma tooth and nail. She sat up, her heart thumping wildly, and, try as she might, she couldn't decide if the noise had just been part of the dream. The window was coated with pale morning sunlight; a grotesque pattern of frost had formed on the pane.
Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college!
Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago.
Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago. Didn't you know?"
Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago. Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?"
Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago. Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No.
Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago. Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No. Anyone can take the exam.
Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago. Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No. Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it."
Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago. Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No. Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned.
Whoever studies hard and gets the best score gets to go to college! It began two years ago. Didn't you know?" "There's no need for recommendations anymore?" "No. Anyone can take the exam. Even the children of the Five Black Categories in the village can take it." Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings.
Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace?
Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can.
Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset!
Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!'
Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly.
Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that.
Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much!
Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin.
Why can't you just leave me here to die in peace? After all, you've got a new playmate now – one who can read and write and compose and laugh and talk to you much better than I can. Oh yes, and drag you off to be amused if there's any danger of your getting upset! I really can't imagine what you have come back here for!' '"Old friends are best friends and close kin are kindest,"'said Bao-yu, coming over to where she sat and speaking very quietly. 'You're too intelligent not to know that. Even a simpleton like me knows that much! Take kinship first: you are my cousin on Father's side; Cousin Bao is only a mother-cousin. That makes you much the closer kin.
Why didn't you bring the oxcart?'
Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was.
Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face.
Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth.
Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot.
Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls.
Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill.
Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree.
Why didn't you bring the oxcart?' The sound of that voice gave Granddad and Father such a warm feeling they forgot how tired they were and rushed over to see who it was. A hunched-over elderly man rose to greet them, carefully sizing up Granddad with his ancient eyes, nearly touching his face. Granddad didn't like his watchful look and was repulsed by the greedy stench that came from his mouth. 'You're not my Number Three,' the old man said unhappily, his head wobbling as he sat down on a pile of loot. There were trunks, cupboards, dining tables, farm tools, harnesses, ripped comforters, cooking pots, earthenware bowls. He was sitting on a small mountain of stuff and guarding it as a wolf guards its kill. Behind him, two calves, three goats, and a mule were tied to a willow tree. 'You old dog!'
Why do you ask?'
Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief.
Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.'
Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest.
Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times.
Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs.
Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward.
Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you?
Why do you ask?' 'I heard her asking you about a handkerchief. Only it just so happens that I picked one up.' Trinket showed interest. 'She's asked me about that handkerchief of hers a number of times. I told her, I've got better things to do with my time than go looking for people's handkerchiefs. But when she asked me about it again today, she said that if I could find it for her, she'd give me a reward. Come to think of it, you were there when she said that, weren't you? It was when we were outside the gate of Allspice Court.
Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business?
Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill.
Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.'
Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other.
Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight.
Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.'
Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him.
Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born.
Why don't we part company here and each go about his own business? Three kalpas from now I shall wait far you on Bei-mang Hill. Having joined forces again there, we can go together to the Land of Illusion to sign off.' 'Excellent!' said the other. And the two if them went off and soon were both lost to sight. 'There must have been something behind all this,' thought Shi-yin to himself. 'I really ought to have asked him what he meant, but now it is too late.' He was still standing outside his door brooding when Jia Yu-cun, the poor student who lodged at the Bottle-gourd Temple next door, came up to him. Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune.
Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers?
Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.'
Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson.
Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!'
Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly.
Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you?
Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson.
Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!'
Why don't you ask her to give you some of hers? It would probably do just as well.' 'Oh, nonsense!' said Crimson. 'You can't take other people's medicines just like that!' 'Well, you can't go on in this way,' said Melilot, 'never eating or drinking properly. What will become of you? 'Who cares?' said Crimson. 'The sooner I'm dead the better!' 'You shouldn't say such things,' said Melilot, 'It isn't right.'
Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?'
Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink.
Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem:
Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame?
Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name.
Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain.
Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain.
Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet.
Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem: Is this the same of Great Song's south retreat, This lovely land that hides its face in shame? Or is it after Mount Yai's fateful leap? This lovely land then scarce dared breathe its name. Now that I seem to read the painter's mind, My bitter teardrops match his drizzling rain. Past woes I see reborn in present time: This draws the groans that no gag can restrain. Methinks the painter used poor Gaoyu's tears To mix his colours and his brush to wet. 'This Lovely Land' was commentary enough; No need was there for other words to fret.
Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?'
Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her.
Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.'
Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh.
Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!'
Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet.
Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu.
Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.'
Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.' 'Never mind where, just go out!' said Aroma.
Why don't you just get married?"
Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh.
Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye.
Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . .
Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?"
Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao.
Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise.
Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say.
Why don't you just get married?" Wang Qiyao responded with another laugh. Raising her head, she looked Madame Yan straight in the eye. "A woman like me. . . . How could I talk of marriage?" The next day, Kang Mingxun indeed came by to call on Wang Qiyao. Although she had expected him to show up after Madame Yan's visit, she was still caught by surprise. Standing there face to face, neither knew what to say. Mrs. Wang sized up the situation and decided it was best to give them some privacy, but slammed the door shut on her way out to register her disapproval.
Why don't you two write a few lines on it?'
Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely.
Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it.
Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu.
Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it.
Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil.
Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?'
Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink.
Why don't you two write a few lines on it?' Gu and Huang got up and went over to examine the painting more closely. It was a picture of the Yangtze, the Great River, rolling majestically eastwards between innumerable peaks, with a suitable garnishing of gnarled pines and strange misshapen rocks: a very beautiful landscape were it not for the all-pervading mist and cloud which seemed calculated to create an oppressive feeling of gloom in anyone looking at it. 'This lovely land under the heel of the barbarian!' said Gu Yanwu. 'And we have to swallow our humiliation and go on living in it. It makes my blood boil. Why don't you do an inscription, Liuliang — a poem that will give voice to what Erzhan had in mind to say?' 'Very well,' said Lü Liuliang, and he took the huge scroll carefully down from the wall and spread it out on the desk, while Huang Zongxi set about grinding him some ink. He picked up a writing-brush and for some minutes could be observed muttering to himself in the throes of composition; then, writing straight on to the painting and with pauses only for moistening the brush, he quickly completed the following poem:
Why is everyone toasting me?
Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!"
Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao.
Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say.
Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another.
Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again.
Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances.
Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted.
Why is everyone toasting me? Drinking to Wang Qiyao would be more like it!" And so, with Madame Yan leading the way, they all toasted Wang Qiyao. But, perhaps because they had all talked too much already, no one had much left to say. So they just drank, one cup after another. Mr. Cheng's eyes met Kang Mingxun's once again. They stared mutely at each other, neither fully understanding the circumstances. But the seeds of suspicion had been planted. Everyone drank more than they should have that evening.
Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?'
Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for?
Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me?
Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.'
Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am!
Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?'
Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply.
Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said:
Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply. After a pause she said: 'You complain that whatever you do people are always getting angry with you.
Why should you start making remarks like that?'
Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu.
Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not?
Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused.
Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.'
Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper.
Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after.
Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time?
Why should you start making remarks like that?' 'How thoroughly disagreeable you are!' said Dai-yu. 'What do I care whether you go to see her or not? And I'm sure I never asked to be kept amused. From now on you can ignore me completely, as far as I'm concerned.' With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!'
Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls?
Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.'
Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk.
Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared.
Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them.
Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born.
Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.'
Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist.
Why shouldn't the two of us take advantage of this opportunity to go down into the world ourselves and save a few souls? It would be a work of merit.' 'That is exactly what I was thinking,' said the monk. 'Come with me to Disenchantment's palace to get this absurd creature cleared. Then, when this last batch of romantic idiots goes down, you and I can go down with them. At present about half have already been born. They await this last batch to make up the number.' 'Very good, I will go with you then,' said the Taoist. Shi-yin heard all this conversation quite clearly, and curiosity impelled him to go forward and greet the two reverend gentlemen.
Why then should you burn my mirror?'
Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back.
Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes.
Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned.
Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial.
Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences.
Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels.
Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means.
Why then should you burn my mirror?' Suddenly the mirror was seen to rise up and fly out of the room, and when Dai-ru went outside to look, there was the lame Taoist asking for it back. He snatched it as it flew towards him and disappeared before Dai-ru's very eyes. Seeing that there was to be no redress, Dai-yu was obliged to set about preparing for the funeral and began by announcing his grandson's death to everybody concerned. Reading of the sutras began on the third day and on the seventh the coffin was drawn in procession to temporary lodging in the Temple of the Iron Threshold to await future reburial. The various members of the Jia family all came in due course to offer their condolences. From the Rong-guo side Jia She and Jia Zheng each gave twenty taels of silver and from the Ning-guo side Cousin Zhen also gave twenty taels. The other members of the clan gave amounts varying from one to four taels according to their means. A collection made among the parents of the dead man's fellow-students raised an additional twenty or thirty taels.
Why?'
Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.'
Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li.
Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?'
Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li.
Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards.
Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own.
Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.'
Why?' Crimson laughed: 'If your Mr Yun knows what's good for him, he won't agree to come.' 'He's no fool,' said Nannie Li. 'Why shouldn't he?' 'Any way, if he does come in,' said Crimson, ignoring her question, 'you can't just bring him in and then leave him, Mrs Li. You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.)
Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him.
Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour.
Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless.
Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories.
Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum.
Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings.
Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river.
Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs.
Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories. He wondered why they were in such a hurry to squeeze through this packed, dreamy ocean of sorghum. Suddenly he lost his bearings. He listened carefully for a sign from the river, and quickly determined that they were heading east-southeast, towards the river. Once he had a fix on their direction, he understood that they would be setting an ambush for the Japanese, that they would be killing people, just as they had killed the dogs. By heading east-southeast, they would soon reach the Jiao-Ping highway, which cut through the swampy lowland from north to south and linked the two counties of Jiao and Pingdu.
Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again.
Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks.
Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time.
Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away.
Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development.
Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate.
Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip.
Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip.
Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate. Deep in the night, after everyone has turned out their lights, there is a narrow patch of light peeking out through the crack under someone's door—that is gossip. The pair of embroidered shoes in the moonlight beside the bed—that too is gossip. When the old amah, carrying her box of toiletries, says she is going out to comb her hair, she is actually off to spread gossip.
Will you explain that to me?"
Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears.
Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you?
Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest?
Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family.
Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself!
Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!"
Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck.
Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off.
Will you look after it for me, please?'
Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins.
Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place.
Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot.
Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor.
Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.'
Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson.
Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right.
Will you look after it for me, please?' She undid her handkerchief and poured out a shower of coins. Crimson carefully counted them for her and put them away in a safe place. 'What's been the matter with you lately?' said Melilot. 'If you ask me, I think you ought to go home for a day or two and call in a doctor. I expect you need some medicine.' 'Silly!' said Crimson. 'I'm perfectly all right. What should I want to go home for?'
Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts.
Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind.
Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind.
Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain.
Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods.
Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside.
Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky.
Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life.
Wind blew in from below and caressed her sensitive parts. And the desire she felt then was as unpredictable as wind. It dispersed just like the wild mountain wind. She thought about our great friendship, thought about how I hurried down the mountain. She also remembered my head of tousled hair; how directly I stared at her when I proved she was damaged goods. She felt she needed me, and we could become one, female and male in a single body, just as when she crawled over the threshold as a child and felt the wind outside. The sky was so blue, the sunshine so bright, and there were pigeons flying around in the sky. The whistling of those pigeons you would remember for the rest of your life. She wanted to talk to me at that moment, just as she longed to merge with the outside world, to dissolve into the sky and the earth.
Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink.
Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited.
Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal:
Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade.
Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.'
Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly.
Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent.
Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds!
Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade. As her bright wheel starts on its starry ways, On earth ten thousand heads look up and gaze.' 'Bravo!' said Shi-yin loudly. 'I have always insisted that you were a young fellow who would go up in the world, and now, in these verses you have just recited, I see an augury of your ascent. In no time at all we shall see you up among the clouds! This calls for a drink!'
Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse.
Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair.
Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective.
Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients.
Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg.
Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies.
Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife.
Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.'
Winter went and spring came and Jia Rui's sickness grew even worse. His grandfather Dai-ru was in despair. Medical advice from every quarter had been taken and none of it had proved effective. The most recent advice was that the patient should be given a pure decoction of ginseng without admixture of other ingredients. So costly a remedy was far beyond Dai-ru's resources and he was obliged to go to the Rong-guo mansion to beg. Lady Wang ordered Wang Xi-feng to weigh out two ounces for him from their own supplies. 'The other day when we were making up a new lot of pills for Grandmother,' said Xi-feng, 'you told me to keep any of the remaining whole roots for a medicine you were sending to General Yang's wife. I sent her the medicine yesterday, so I am afraid we haven't any left.' 'Well, even if we haven't got any,' said Lady Wang, 'you can send to your mother-in-law's for some; and probably they will have some at your Cousin Zhen's.
Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child."
Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down.
Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist.
Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge?
Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front?
Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line.
Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant.
Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant.
Wiping away her tears, she insisted, "She really is Sasha's child." Hearing her say this, Kang Mingxun also pulled back his tears and sat himself down. There was no more mention of the baby; it was as if she had ceased to exist. Wang Qiyao had Kang Mingxun make himself some tea and, as he busied himself, she asked him what he had been doing of late—did he still play bridge? Was there any news on the job front? "For the past few months, it feels like I have been doing only one thing—waiting in line. I get in line at nine thirty every morning to get into the Chinese restaurant. Then I line up again around four at a Western restaurant. Sometimes I have to line up just to get a cup of coffee or a quick bite, like a bowl of rice with salted pork."
With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth.
With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory.
With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades.
With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened.
With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence.
With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light.
With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed.
With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan.
With Mr. Cheng away at work, these three women of different generations compared notes about the hardships of childbirth. Wang Qiyao mostly just sat and listened, as if the shady circumstances surrounding the father of her child prevented her from claiming her share of the glory. Her mother and Madame Yan, on the other hand, vividly recalled every detail from earlier decades. When Mrs. Wang started to speak about how hard it was giving birth to Wang Qiyao, the irony of the present situation was not lost on her and her eyes reddened. She quickly found an excuse to scurry off into the kitchen, leaving the other two in an awkward silence. The baby had just been fed and was deep in sleep, her outline barely visible in the candle light. Wang Qiyao had been looking down as she picked her fingernails, but she abruptly raised her head and laughed. It was a tragic laugh that affected even Madame Yan. "Madame Yan, I really appreciate you coming to see me . . . especially after all that's happened.
With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull.
With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down.
With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper.
With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet.
With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought.
With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking.
With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted.
With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger.
With Mrs. Wang gone, the mood that evening was a bit dull. Wang Qiyao was not very talkative and answered Mr. Cheng's questions absentmindedly, leaving her guest rather down. Mr. Cheng sat off to one side and read the newspaper. He read on for quite some time and the apartment grew quiet. He thought that Wang Qiyao must be asleep, but when he looked over he saw that she had propped her head against the pillow and was staring up at the ceiling, lost in thought. He quietly approached to ask what she was thinking. The last thing he expected was for her to jerk back and ask him what he wanted. There was alarm in her eyes and a distant look that made Mr. Cheng feel like a stranger. He retreated to the sofa and went on with reading his newspaper.
With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent.
With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her.
With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time.
With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body.
With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body. It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time.
With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body. It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time. Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number.
With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body. It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time. Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number. When the tune changed, someone else invited Wang Qiyao to dance.
With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body. It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time. Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number. When the tune changed, someone else invited Wang Qiyao to dance. During the next number, they each danced with their respective partners but their eyes occasionally met, whereupon they exchanged a knowing smile, lit up with the joy of this chance meeting.
With all manner of wild movements swirling around them, only they were stationary, like a lone island in a rushing torrent. She apologized, suggesting that he go back to disco dancing rather than waste his time with her. But he insisted that he was having a good time. He put his hand on her waist and could feel the slight pulsations of her body. It was a strategy of nonmovement in response to the myriad changes taking place around her, of finding her own rhythm, no matter what the tempo of her surroundings might be, a rhythm that could carry her through time. Moved by this, he remained lost in silence until she suddenly complimented his dance skills; they were now doing a traditional Latin number. When the tune changed, someone else invited Wang Qiyao to dance. During the next number, they each danced with their respective partners but their eyes occasionally met, whereupon they exchanged a knowing smile, lit up with the joy of this chance meeting. The party took place on the evening of National Day and fireworks were being set off from one of the balconies.
With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again.
With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh!
With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I?
With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?'
With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk.
With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!'
With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily.
With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two.
With another swish of the door-blind, Skybright had already darted in again. 'Oh! Sharp-tongued, am I? Perhaps you'd like to say a bit more on that subject?' 'Get along with you!' laughed Musk. 'Don't go starting any more arguments!' 'And don't you go sticking up for him!' said Skybright gaily. 'I know what you're up to, you two. You don't deceive me with your goings-on.
With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother.
With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive.
With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects.
With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before.
With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down.
With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then.
With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed.
With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care.
With eyes closed, she swooped down on her mother's nipples sucking with all her might, until her mother became an old woman and she a beautiful young woman, a young version of her mother. An older woman now, Chen Qingyang had become more sensitive. When we relived our old days in the hotel, she seemed nervous about such subjects. She hadn't been that way before. Back when I hesitated to mention her breasts in the confessions, she said, Just write it down. I said, You'd be exposed then. She said, Let me be exposed. I don't care. She also said her breasts were made this way.
With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly.
With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad!
With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?'
With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face.
With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing.
With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping.
With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad.
With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water.
With fear in his aching heart, Father nudged him timidly. 'Dad,' he said, 'Dad! What's wrong with you?' Tears were running down Granddad's face. He was sobbing. The Japanese machine gun that Detachment Leader Leng had so magnanimously left behind sat at his feet like a crouching wolf, its muzzle gaping. 'Say something, Dad. Eat that fistcake, then drink some water. You'll die if you don't eat or drink.'
With feigned solicitude she pressed him to be seated and to take tea.
With feigned solicitude she pressed him to be seated and to take tea. He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress.
With feigned solicitude she pressed him to be seated and to take tea. He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress. 'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes.
With feigned solicitude she pressed him to be seated and to take tea. He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress. 'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes. 'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng.
With feigned solicitude she pressed him to be seated and to take tea. He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress. 'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes. 'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?'
With feigned solicitude she pressed him to be seated and to take tea. He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress. 'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes. 'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng.
With feigned solicitude she pressed him to be seated and to take tea. He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress. 'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes. 'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.'
With feigned solicitude she pressed him to be seated and to take tea. He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress. 'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes. 'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui.
With feigned solicitude she pressed him to be seated and to take tea. He became quite ecstatic at the sight of her informal dress. 'Why isn't Cousin Lian back yet?' he asked, staring with fascinated eyes. 'I don't know what the reason can be,' said Xi-feng. 'Could it be,' Jia Rui inquired archly, 'that Someone has detained him on his way home and that he can't tear himself away?' 'Men are all the same!' said Xi-feng. 'They have only to set eyes on a woman to begin another affair.' 'Ah, there you are wrong!' said Jia Rui. 'I am not that sort of man.'
With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red.
With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings.
With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin.
With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!'
With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin.
With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol!
With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings.
With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit.
With his heart in his mouth, he pulled out his hand, expecting it to be all red. But it was covered with something yellow, and his nostrils twitched from the odour of rotten seedlings. He tried to rub the stuff off on the side of the ditch, but it stuck to his skin. He heard a shout from beyond the ditch: 'Stand up!' He looked up to see a man in his thirties with a flat, chiselled face, yellow skin, and a long, jutting chin. He was wearing a chestnut-coloured wool cap and brandishing a black pistol! A forest of yellow-clad legs was aligned behind him, the calves wrapped in wide, crisscrossed cloth leggings. His eyes travelled slowly upward past protruding hips, stopping at dozens of alien faces, all adorned with the smug smile of a man taking a comfortable shit. A Rising Sun flag drooped under the bright-red sunrise; onion-green rays glinted off a line of bayonets.
With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult.
With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing?
With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing? That's reactionary!
With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing? That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted.
With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing? That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid.
With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing? That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God."
With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing? That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl.
With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing? That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing.
With his injuries and the tall iron hat, the motion was very difficult. "No ... nothing? That's reactionary! Completely reactionary!" the frightened girl shouted. She turned to Shao Lin, who gladly came to her aid. "The theory leaves open a place to be filled by God." Shao nodded at the girl. The young Red Guard, confused by these new thoughts, finally found her footing. She raised her hand, still holding the belt, and pointed at Ye.
With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went.
With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter.
With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me.
With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence.
With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established:
With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin;
With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex.
With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence.
With neither left eye nor right eye, the dog couldn't get back to the team leader's house—God knows where she went. I remember in those days, besides herding cattle on the mountain and lying in bed, I didn't have anything to do and nothing seemed to matter. But Chen Qingyang came down the mountain again to see me. There was another rumor in the air that she was having an affair with me and this time she wanted me to prove our innocence. I told her that we would have to prove two things first before our innocence could be established: 1. Chen Qingyang was a virgin; 2. Castrated at birth, I was unable to have sex. These two things would be hard to prove, so we couldn't prove our innocence. I preferred to prove our guilt.
With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest?
With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?"
With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears.
With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you?
With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest?
With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family.
With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself!
With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!"
With no man around to rely on, how is she supposed to be able to rest? Will you explain that to me?" Those words brought an abrupt end to Wang Qiyao's tears. When she had finished changing and feeding the baby, she said, "Mom, you said I lack tact; but what about you? How do you think it looks when you say such things in front of our guest? After all, it's not as if he has anything to do with our family. You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck.
With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation.
With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad.
With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory.
With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district.
With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean.
With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors.
With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party.
With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about.
With people of all races and colors taking part, it feels like a party of universal jubilation. This is especially so around Christmas time: as soon as the Christmas carols break out, you are hard pressed to discern whether you are in China or abroad. When you first arrive here, the place seems to lack a heart because it is so carefree—but that is because it hasn't yet had time to build up a reservoir of recollections; its mind is blank and has not begun to feel the need to call on its memory. Such is the spiritual state of the entire district. The laughter and gaiety coming from the thirteenth floor form but a drop in the ocean. The only one who seems a bit annoyed is the elevator attendant, as people come rushing in and out of the elevator, in couples or crowds, holding wine and flowers—mostly strangers, in all shapes, sizes, and colors. More than a dozen groups of guests had already arrived by the time Old Colour got to the party. The door had been left half-open and the room was filled with people moving about. No one paid the newcomers much attention as they came in; the stereo was blaring loud music.
With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer.
With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!'
With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror.
With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse:
With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! ---
With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!'
With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her.
With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again.
With that he left, at a surprising speed, ignoring the earnest entreaties of those present that he should stay longer. 'This is intriguing!' Jia Rui thought to himself when the Taoist gave him the mirror. 'Let me try looking into it as he says,' and holding it up to his face he looked into the back as instructed and saw a grinning skull, which he covered up hastily with a curse: 'Silly old fool, to scare me like that! --- But let me see what happens when I look into the other side!' He turned the mirror round and looked, and there inside was Xi-feng beckoning to him to enter, and his ravished soul floated into the mirror after her. There they performed the act of love together, after which she saw him out again. But when he found himself once more back in his bed he stared and cried out in horror: for the mirror, of its own accord, had turned itself round in his hand and the same grinning skull faced him that he had seen before.
With that she darted off once more.
With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma.
With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day.
With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon.
With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement.
With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement.
With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too.
With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them.
With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement. He found Bao-chai, Caltrop and Oriole there playing a game of Racing Go, and after watching them for a bit, wanted to play too. Bao-chai had always behaved towards Jia Huan in exactly the same way as she did towards Bao-yu and made no distinctions between them. Consequently, when he asked to play, she at once made a place for him and invited him to join them on the kang.
With that she went back to her own room in a temper.
With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after.
With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time?
With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!'
With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?'
With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not.
With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.'
With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair.
With that she went back to her own room in a temper. Bao-yu came running after. 'What on earth are you upset about this time? Even if I've said anything wrong, you ought, out of simple courtesy, to sit and talk with the others for a bit!' 'Are you telling me how to behave?' 'Of course not. It's just that you destroy your health by carrying on in this way.' 'That's my affair. If I choose to die, I don't see that it's any concern of yours.'
With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying.
With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on.
With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie.
With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ."
With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh.
With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive.
With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart.
With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice.
With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?"
With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!"
With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd.
With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity.
With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity:
With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter.
With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical!
With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...."
With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile.
With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...." As he listened to his wife's lecture, Ye allowed himself a wry smile. Lin, I fooled you?
With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den.
With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip.
With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead.
With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again.
With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks.
With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time.
With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away.
With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development.
With the imagination completely free from all fetters, gossip can leap through the dragon's gate and squeeze through the dog's den. No one is better at making up stories, telling lies, and wagging its tongue than gossip. It also has boundless energy—nothing can kill it dead. Wildfires burn but, come spring, the grass will grow again. Like the lowliest of seeds, gossip is carried by the wind to sprout and bloom in between rocks. It works its way into every crack, even getting behind the heavy curtains of ladies' boudoirs, where it floats amid the embroidery needles in the young mistress's pincushions; and lingers among the tear-stained pages of those heartwrenching novels the schoolgirl reads in her spare time. As the clock on the table ticks, gossip stretches itself out, even filling the basin where milady washes her rouge away. It thrives in the most secret of places: a clandestine atmosphere is particularly beneficial to its development. The longtang of Shanghai are very good at protecting their privacy, allowing gossip to prosper and proliferate.
With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria.
With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children.
With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980.
With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere.
With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room.
With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her.
With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun.
With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe....
With the permission of the officers in charge of base security, the guards would escort them to the cafeteria. There, Ye put up a small blackboard and taught the children. It was dark by the time Ye got off work on the eve of Chinese New Year, 1980. Most people at the base had already left Radar Peak for the three-day holiday, and it was quiet everywhere. Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door.
With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six.
With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!'
With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield.
With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her.
With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you?
With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on!
With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on! Put your money down!'
With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on! Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing.
With the speed of desperation Jia Huan reached out and snatched it up, claiming, as he did so, that it was a six. 'It was an ace,' said Oriole, 'as plain as anything!' Bao-chai could see that Jia Huan was rattled, and darting a sharp look at Oriole, commanded her to yield. 'You grow more unmannerly every day,' she told her. 'Surely you don't think one of the masters would cheat you? Come on! Put your money down!' Oriole smarted with the injustice of this, but her mistress had ordered it, so she had to pay up without arguing. She could not, however, forbear a few rebellious mutterings:
With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount.
With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere.
With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary.
With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory.
With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories."
With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject.
With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven.
With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century—
With their companion displaying such revolutionary fervor, they had to display even more, or at least the same amount. The two male Red Guards didn't interfere. If they tried to intervene now, they would be suspected of being insufficiently revolutionary. "You also taught the big bang theory. This is the most reactionary of all scientific theories." One of the male Red Guards spoke up, trying to change the subject. "Maybe in the future this theory will be disproven. But two great cosmological discoveries of this century— Hubble's law, and observation of the cosmic microwave background–show that the big bang theory is currently the most plausible explanation for the origin of the universe."
With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect.
With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady.
With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease.
With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words.
With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be.
With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them.
With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that.
With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds.
With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect. The music their son played up in the tingzijian had a familiar sound, which tended to confirm their opinions that he was steady. The fact that he was taciturn also put them at ease. Even when they had dinner together at the same table, the entire meal would pass with barely a few words. When it came down to it, they were all strangers to each other, but seeing each other, day in, day out, they didn't think much about their state, as if this was how it was supposed to be. But they were, in truth, decent people; their thoughts and actions were always in line and, whether it be spiritual or material, just a little bit of space was enough for them. Crammed in under the rooftops of the Shanghai longtang were countless people living out their frugal lives just like that. On occasion you might feel that it is rather noisy—as soon as the windows were opened, your ears would be assaulted by all kinds of sounds. But don't be offended: what you hear are the accumulated sounds of the activities of prudent people over their lifetime; at least the noise shows that they are lively.
With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation.
With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated.
With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs.
With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be.
With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control.
With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over.
With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage.
With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice.
With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be. Because of this, gossip has learned to do as it pleases, running wild like a flood out of control. It never bothers to think things over—and no one ever bothers to think it over. It is a bit like verbal garbage, but then again one can occasionally find small treasures in the garbage. Gossip is made up of fragments discarded from serious conversations, like the shriveled outer leaves of vegetables, or grains of sand in a bag of rice. These bits and pieces have faces that are not quite decent; always up to something, they are spoiled merchandise.
With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos.
With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao.
With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up.
With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away.
With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day.
With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao.
With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng.
With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days.
With those words he could feel the tears welling up and hastened back into the room with the hot water thermos. The next day Madame Yan, who had not visited for ages, came to see Wang Qiyao. She had long heard of the pregnancy from her servant Mama Zhang, who had seen Wang Qiyao coming and going with that protruding belly of hers; Wang Qiyao obviously wasn't worried about the rumors her pregnancy might stir up. Kang Mingxun and Sasha had by this time long vanished from the scene, one hiding out at home while the other fled far away. Then, out of nowhere, appeared this Mr. Cheng, who suddenly started coming by at least three times a day. Although Madame Yan wasn't exactly sure what had transpired, she wasn't in the least bit taken off guard; in fact, she fancied herself one imbued with keen insights into the situation of women like Wang Qiyao. Still, she was intrigued by Mr. Cheng. She could tell from the fine quality of the old suit he wore that this Mr. Cheng had been a stylish man back in the old days. She took him to be some kind of playboy whom Wang Qiyao must have known back in her dance hall days.
With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze!
With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears.
With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu.
With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!'
With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü.
With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem.
With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.'
With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze".
With what wild joy we'd look down from each height And see the landscape free of mist and haze! He threw the brush on the floor as he finished and burst into tears. 'It says all there is to say, ' said Gu Yanwu. 'Masterly!' 'It lacks subtlety, ' said Lü. 'In no way could you call it a good poem. I merely wanted to put Erzhan's original idea into writing so that anyone looking at the picture in days to come will know what it is about.' 'When China does eventually emerge from this time of darkness, ' said Huang, 'we shall indeed "see the landscape free of mist and haze". When that time comes, we shall gaze at even the poorest, meanest, most barren landscape with a feeling of joyful liberation.
Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team.
Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting.
Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities.
Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side.
Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special:
Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn.
Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers.
Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death.
Within the university, intense conflicts erupted between the Red Guards, the Cultural Revolution Working Group, the Workers' Propaganda Team, and the Military Propaganda Team. And each faction divided into new rebel groups from time to time, each based on different backgrounds and agendas, leading to even more ruthless fighting. But for this mass struggle session, the victims were the reactionary bourgeois academic authorities. These were the enemies of every faction, and they had no choice but to endure cruel attacks from every side. Compared to other "Monsters and Demons," reactionary academic authorities were special: During the earliest struggle sessions, they had been both arrogant and stubborn. That was also the stage in which they had died in the largest numbers. Over a period of forty days, in Beijing alone, more than seventeen hundred victims of struggle sessions were beaten to death. Many others picked an easier path to avoid the madness:
Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left.
Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned.
Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them.
Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed.
Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died.
Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk.
Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge.
Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards.
Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity.
Without being ambitious, they expend every ounce of what strength they have.
Without being ambitious, they expend every ounce of what strength they have. This strength, too, is evenly allocated.
Without being ambitious, they expend every ounce of what strength they have. This strength, too, is evenly allocated. Everyone has his fair share.
Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure.
Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms.
Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while.
Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma.
Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out.
Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm.
Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide.
Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams.
Without her and what she packed, I would have gotten sick and died on the mountain for sure. The supplies she packed included lots of malaria medicine, and plenty of jumbo-sized condoms. After Chen Qingyang and I escaped to the mountains, the farm panicked for a while. They believed we had run off to Burma. It wouldn't have been good for any of us if that news had gotten out. So they didn't report us, only issued a wanted poster on the farm. Both Chen Qingyang and I were easily recognized, and, besides, the double-barreled shotgun we brought along was hard to hide. But for some reason nobody found us until half a year later when each of us returned to our own teams. And then after another month, the public security section summoned us to write our confessions.
Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor.
Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan.
Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill.
Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang.
Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip.
Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up.
Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation.
Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk.
Without seeking Wang Qiyao's permission, she made herself a regular visitor. Madame Yan usually showed up in the afternoon sometime after two o'clock, heralded by the fragrance of scented powder and her sandalwood fan. Most of Wang Qiyao's patients came between three and four o'clock, so they had an hour to kill. Sitting across from each other in the lazy summer afternoon, they would stifle their yawns and chatter on without fully realizing what they were talking about, as cicadas droned in the parasol tree at the entrance to the longtang. Wang Qiyao would ladle out some of her chilled plum soup, which they sipped absentmindedly while exchanging gossip. Then, having thrown off their afternoon sluggishness and cooled off, they would perk up. Madame Yan did most of the talking while Wang Qiyao listened, but both were equally absorbed in the conversation. Madame Yan would go on and on, passing from stories about her parents to gossip about her in-laws; actually, all she wanted was to hear herself talk. As for Wang Qiyao, she listened with her heart and eventually made all business concerning the Yan family her own.
Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk.
Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been.
Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses.
Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl.
Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment.
Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out.
Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether.
Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock.
Without the mat, someone would probably have thrown the piece away, thinking it was junk. Therefore Old Colour had to run with that crowd, lonely as he may have been. If he had left, he would have lost even the distinction of being lonely—he would have simply disappeared among the teeming masses. Old Colour's parents always thought of him as a responsible son; he didn't drink or smoke, had a steady job and a healthy hobby, and never got mixed up with the wrong sort of girl. They themselves had been fairly conservative in their youth; going to the movies once a week was their sole entertainment. There was a period when his mother became obsessed with collecting movie pamphlets, but during the Cultural Revolution she took it upon herself to burn her entire collection; later the movie theaters stopped putting them out. Once his parents bought a television set, they stopped going to the movies altogether. Every night they would turn on the television after dinner and watch until eleven o'clock. With this television set, their golden years seemed perfect.
Without them, she would certainly have died.
Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child.
Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health.
Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help.
Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them.
Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine.
Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit.
Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters.
Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out.
Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room.
Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago.
Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate.
Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope.
Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details.
Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case.
Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers!
Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case?
Without this, we wouldn't be allowed to stay in the same room. It was different twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they let us stay in the same hotel room to write our confessions, and back then we didn't even have the marriage certificate. I wrote about what we had done on the back slope. But the regional leaders asked the security comrades to pass on a message to me, saying that I could skip over the irrelevant details. Just move on to the next case. Hearing this, I lost my stubborn-as-amule temper: The motherfuckers! Is this a case? Chen Qingyang tried to help me understand: How many people are there in the world?
Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up.
Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice.
Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What?
Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What? You look down on the police?
Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What? You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts.
Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What? You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief.
Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What? You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX!
Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What? You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking.
Without waiting for a translation, Da Shi jumped up. "'Pao-Li-Si'—I heard that word twice. What? You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are?
Won't take a moment.
Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day.
Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash.
Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!'
Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter.
Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened.
Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy.
Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that.
Won't take a moment. I ought to be able to do a hundred in a day. That's three hundred cash. Quite a tidy little sum!' All the time he was gabbling this nonsense, her eyelids never ceased to flutter. He could tell that she was both very angry and very frightened. This gave him great satisfaction and inspired him to further idiocy. 'Hm, a cow-pat on the right cheek—no, I don't think anyone's going to pay good money for that. A fat pig would be better—a great big, fat, stupid-looking pig.
Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?'
Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea.
Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.'
Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences.
Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me.
Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.'
Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too.
Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir.
Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.'
Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud.
Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time.
Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker!
Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!"
Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!" I went out to see what was going on.
Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!" I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense.
Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!" I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish?
Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!" I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river.
Words like this seemed to please her, although she never agreed with what I said out loud. However, when I lit the gas lamp that night, she didn't show up for a long time. It was not until nine that she appeared at my door and called my name, "Wang Er, you stinker! Come out!" I went out to see what was going on. Dressed all in white, she looked especially smart, although her expression seemed tense. She said, You invited me over to eat fish and have a heart-to-heart, but where is the fish? I had to admit that the fish were still in the river. All right, she said, at least we can still have a heart-to-heart.
Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes.
Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich.
Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar.
Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all.
Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time.
Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples.
Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble.
Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field.
Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field. She looked back at this with a surprised and fearful expression.
Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?'
Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly.
Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero.
Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself.
Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.'
Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment.
Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious.
Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking.
Would you like to join the Triad Society and become a Brother?' That would be terrific,' said Trinket delightedly. In his mind every member of the Triad Society was a hero. It had not occurred to him that he might ever become one himself. But then he reflected that Whiskers wasn't a member, and it was absurd to imagine that he could be better-qualified than Whiskers; so he said, 'I'm afraid . . . I'm afraid I'm not good enough.' His eyes, which for a moment had been shining, were now full of disappointment. It was too much to hope that the Helmsman's offer had been serious. He must have been joking. 'If you want to be a member you can,' said the Helmsman, 'only you must remember that this is a very important business we are engaged in.
Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?'
Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?'
Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically.
Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss.
Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep.
Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep. Nightingale!
Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep. Nightingale! Come inside now!
Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep. Nightingale! Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.'
Would you mind coming back again after she's woken up?' Dai-yu at once turned over and sat up with a laugh: 'Who's asleep?' The three old women laughed apologetically. 'Sorry, miss. We thought you were asleep. Nightingale! Come inside now! Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired.
Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU.
Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong.
Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done.
Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him.
Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome.
Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this?
Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see.
Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way.
Writing at his dictation Jia Rui was compelled, in spite of protests, to put down fifty taels of silver as the amount on the IOU. The document, having been duly signed, was at once pocketed by Jia Qiang, who then pretended to seek the connivance of Jia Rong. But Jia Rong feigned the most obdurate incorruptibility and insisted that he would lay the matter next day before a council of the whole clan and see that justice was done. Jia Rui became quite frantic and kotowed to him. Finally, under pressure from Jia Qiang and in return for another IOU for fifty taels of silver made out in his favour, he allowed his scruples to be overcome. 'You realize, don't you,' said Jia Qiang, 'that I'm going to get into trouble for this? Now let's see. The gate leading to Lady Jia's courtyard was bolted some time ago, and Sir Zheng is at the moment in the main reception room looking at some stuff that has just arrived from Nanking, so you can't go through that way. The only way left would be through the back gate.
Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days.
Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain.
Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it.
Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written.
Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears:
Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears.
Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear.
Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded.
Wu Yu-feng called it A Dream of Golden Days. Cao Xueqin in his Nostalgia Studio worked on it for ten years, in the course of which he rewrote it no less than five times, dividing it into chapters, composing chapter headings, renaming it The Twelve Beauties of Jinling, and adding an introductory quatrain. Red Inkstone restored the original title when he recopied the book and added his second set of annotations to it. This, then, is a true account of how The Story of the Stone came to be written. Pages full of idle words Penned with hot and bitter tears: All men call the author fool; None his secret message hears. The origin of The Story of the Stone has now been made clear. The same cannot, however, be said of the characters and events which it recorded. Gentle reader, have patience!
Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment.
Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses.
Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers!
Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day.
Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself.
Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that?
Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you.
Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room.
Xi-feng happened to be in Grandmother Jia's room totting up the day's scores for the final settlement when she heard this hubbub in the rear apartment. She identified it immediately as Nannie Li on the rampage once more, taking out on Bao-yu's unfortunate maids some of the spleen occasioned by her recent gambling losses. At once she hurried over, seized Nannie Li by the hand, and admonished her with smiling briskness: 'Now, Nannie, we mustn't lose our tempers! This is the New Year holiday and Her Old Ladyship has been enjoying herself all day. A person of your years ought to be stopping other people from quarrelling, not upsetting Her Old Ladyship by quarrelling yourself. Surely you know better than that? If anyone has been misbehaving, you have only to tell me and I'll have them beaten for you. Now I've got a nice hot pheasant stew in my room. You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!'
Xi-feng laughed.
Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!'
Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin!
Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!'
Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time.
Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch.
Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.'
Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel.
Xi-feng laughed. 'You had better go!' 'Ah no, cruel cousin! Let me stay a little longer!' 'Even if you stay, it's not very convenient here in broad daylight, with people coming and going all the time. Go away now and come hack later when it's dark, at the beginning of the first watch. You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly.
Xi-feng said to him.
Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like?
Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief.
Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble.
Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter.
Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you!
Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers!
Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?'
Xi-feng said to him. 'How many times have I told you that you can eat and drink and play with any of the boys and girls you like? But instead of doing as I say, you hang about with these other people and let them warp your mind for you and fill it up with mischief. You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly.
Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her.
Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times.
Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away.
Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait!
Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!'
Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered.
Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move.
Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen.
Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen. At once they lifted him from the bed and busied themselves with the laying-out, while old Dai-ru and his wife abandoned themselves to a paroxysm of grief.
Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said.
Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault.
Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.'
Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace.
Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it.
Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.'
Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker.
Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!'
Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said. 'It wasn't his fault. I talked him into it.' Bao-yu saw that he could do nothing, and might as well accept with a good grace. 'I don't mind being made a fool of,' he said, 'but I think it was going a bit far to bring my father into it. I think perhaps I'd better tell Aunt Xue and see what she thinks about it all.' 'Now look here, old chap,' said Xue Pan, getting agitated, 'it was only because I wanted to fetch you out a bit quicker. I admit it was very wrong of me to make free with your Parent, but after all, you've only got to mention my father next time you want to fool me and we'll be quits!' 'Aiyo!' said Bao-yu.
YE WENJIE: No.
YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information.
YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages.
YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society?
YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage.
YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards.
YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific?
YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ...
YE WENJIE: No. We received only very limited information. No one has real, detailed knowledge of Trisolaran civilization except Mike Evans and other core members of the Adventists who intercepted their messages. INTERROGATOR: Then why do you have such hope for it, thinking that it can reform and perfect human society? YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China.
YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know.
YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists.
YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans?
YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day.
YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages.
YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast.
YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data?
YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes.
YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes. YE: That's impossible.
YE: ...
YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China.
YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father.
YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know.
YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists.
YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans?
YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day.
YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages.
YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast.
YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage.
YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards.
YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific?
YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ...
YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China.
YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father.
YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know.
YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists.
YE: If they can cross the distance between the stars to come to our world, their science must have developed to a very advanced stage. A society with such advanced science must also have more advanced moral standards. INTERROGATOR: Do you think this conclusion you drew is scientific? YE: ... INTERROGATOR: Let me presume to guess: Your father was deeply influenced by your grandfather's belief that only science could save China. And you were deeply influenced by your father. YE: (sighing quietly) I don't know. INTERROGATOR: We have already obtained all the Trisolaran messages intercepted by the Adventists. YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans?
YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans?
YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day.
YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages.
YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast.
YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data?
YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes.
YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes. YE: That's impossible.
YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes. YE: That's impossible. Interstellar communication is very inefficient.
YE: Oh ... what happened to Evans? INTERROGATOR: He died during the operation to capture Judgment Day. But the posture of his body pointed us to the computers holding copies of the Trisolaran messages. Thankfully, they were all encoded with the same self-interpreting code used by Red Coast. YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes. YE: That's impossible. Interstellar communication is very inefficient. How can so much data have been transmitted?
YE: That's impossible.
YE: That's impossible. Interstellar communication is very inefficient.
YE: That's impossible. Interstellar communication is very inefficient. How can so much data have been transmitted?
YE: That's impossible. Interstellar communication is very inefficient. How can so much data have been transmitted? INTERROGATOR: We thought so at first, too.
YE: That's impossible. Interstellar communication is very inefficient. How can so much data have been transmitted? INTERROGATOR: We thought so at first, too. But things were not at all as we had imagined—not even in our boldest, most fantastic imaginations.
YE: That's impossible. Interstellar communication is very inefficient. How can so much data have been transmitted? INTERROGATOR: We thought so at first, too. But things were not at all as we had imagined—not even in our boldest, most fantastic imaginations. How about this?
YE: That's impossible. Interstellar communication is very inefficient. How can so much data have been transmitted? INTERROGATOR: We thought so at first, too. But things were not at all as we had imagined—not even in our boldest, most fantastic imaginations. How about this? Please read this section of the preliminary analysis of the captured data, and you can see the reality of the Trisolaran civilization, compared with your beautiful fantasies.
YE: Was there a lot of data?
YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes.
YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes. YE: That's impossible.
YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes. YE: That's impossible. Interstellar communication is very inefficient.
YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes. YE: That's impossible. Interstellar communication is very inefficient. How can so much data have been transmitted?
YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes. YE: That's impossible. Interstellar communication is very inefficient. How can so much data have been transmitted? INTERROGATOR: We thought so at first, too.
YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes. YE: That's impossible. Interstellar communication is very inefficient. How can so much data have been transmitted? INTERROGATOR: We thought so at first, too. But things were not at all as we had imagined—not even in our boldest, most fantastic imaginations.
YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes. YE: That's impossible. Interstellar communication is very inefficient. How can so much data have been transmitted? INTERROGATOR: We thought so at first, too. But things were not at all as we had imagined—not even in our boldest, most fantastic imaginations. How about this?
YE: Was there a lot of data? INTERROGATOR: Yes, about twenty-eight gigabytes. YE: That's impossible. Interstellar communication is very inefficient. How can so much data have been transmitted? INTERROGATOR: We thought so at first, too. But things were not at all as we had imagined—not even in our boldest, most fantastic imaginations. How about this? Please read this section of the preliminary analysis of the captured data, and you can see the reality of the Trisolaran civilization, compared with your beautiful fantasies.
Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself.
Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through.
Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes.
Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care.
Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself.
Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father.
Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye.
Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye.
Ye Wenjie saw this new version of her mother as the very model of an educated woman who knew how to take care of herself. There was not a hint of the persecution that she went through. She enthusiastically welcomed Ye and Dong Dong, inquired after Ye's life during those years with concern, exclaimed that Dong Dong was so cute and smart, and meticulously directed the cook in preparing Ye's favorite dishes. Everything was done with skill, practice, and the appropriate level of care. But Ye could clearly detect an invisible wall between her mother and herself. They carefully avoided sensitive topics and never mentioned Ye's father. After dinner, Shao Lin and her husband accompanied Ye and Dong Dong down to the street to say good-bye. Then Shao Lin returned home while the deputy minister asked to have a word with Ye. In a moment, the deputy minister's kind smile turned to frost, as though he had impatiently pulled off his mask.
Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage.
Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb.
Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said:
Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier.
Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross.
Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars.
Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven.
Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X.
Ye Zhetai had survived the Cultural Revolution so far, but he remained in the first mental stage. He refused to repent, to kill himself, or to become numb. When this physics professor walked onto the stage in front of the crowd, his expression clearly said: Let the cross I bear be even heavier. The Red Guards did indeed have him carry a burden, but it wasn't a cross. Other victims wore tall hats made from bamboo frames, but his was welded from thick steel bars. And the plaque he wore around his neck wasn't wooden, like the others, but an iron door taken from a laboratory oven. His name was written on the door in striking black characters, and two red diagonals were drawn across them in a large X. Twice the number of Red Guards used for other victims escorted Ye onto the stage: two men and four women.
Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly.
Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris.
Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies.
Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself.
Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality.
Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger.
Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream.
Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals?
Ye asked herself these questions repeatedly. Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe?
Ye asked softly.
Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head.
Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of?
Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny."
Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist.
Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away.
Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall."
Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework.
Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head. "What's there to be afraid of? They're so tiny." Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace.
Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist.
Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away.
Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall."
Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework.
Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace.
Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes.
Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness.
Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one.
Ye did not give her the answer of an astrophysicist. She only said, "They're very, very far away. They can't fall." Feng was satisfied with this answer, and went back to her needlework. But Ye could no longer be at peace. She put down her book and lay down on the warm surface of the kang, closing her eyes. In her imagination, the rest of the universe around their tiny cottage disappeared, just the way the kerosene lamp hid most of the room in darkness. Then she substituted the universe in Feng's heart for the real one. The night sky was a black dome that was just large enough to cover the entirety of the world.
Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong.
Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace.
Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated.
Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away.
Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation.
Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade.
Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation.
Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base.
Ye eventually returned to Red Coast Base with Yang Dong. Another two years passed, divided between anxiety and peace. Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater.
Ye examined Feng.
Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes:
Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm.
Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness.
Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground.
Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air.
Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?"
Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly.
Ye examined Feng. The kerosene lamp was a wonderful artist and created a classical painting with dignified colors and bright strokes: Feng had her coat draped over her shoulders, exposing her red belly-band, and a strong, graceful arm. The glow from the kerosene lamp painted her figure with vivid, warm colors, while the rest of the room dissolved into a gentle darkness. Close attention revealed a dim red glow, which didn't come from the kerosene lamp, but the heating charcoal on the ground. The cold air outside sculpted beautiful ice patterns on the windowpanes with the room's warm, humid air. "You're afraid of the stars falling down?" Ye asked softly. Feng laughed and shook her head.
Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation.
Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base.
Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater.
Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere.
Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life.
Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds.
Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident.
Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo.
Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life. Even though the calamity had just ended, everything was in ruins, and countless men and women were licking their wounds. The dawn of a new life was already evident. Students with children of their own appeared on college campuses; bookstores sold out of famous literary works; technological innovation became the focus in factories; and scientific research now enjoyed a sacred halo. Science and technology were the only keys to opening the door to the future, and people approached science with the faith and sincerity of elementary school students.
Ye had no desire for revenge.
Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards.
Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity.
Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds.
Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up.
Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came.
Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms.
Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session.
Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up. But at the time of the appointment, the three old Red Guards came. Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched.
Ye had no words.
Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently.
Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it.
Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars.
Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?'
Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no.
Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?'
Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no.
Ye had no words. The one-armed woman said, "There was a movie called Maple recently. I don't know if you've seen it. At the end, an adult and a child stand in front of the grave of a Red Guard who had died during the faction civil wars. The child asks the adult, 'Are they heroes?' The adult says no. The child asks, 'Are they enemies?' The adult again says no. The child asks, 'Then who are they?'
Ye heard a cry next to her.
Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face.
Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood.
Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her.
Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents.
Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died.
Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child.
Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health.
Ye heard a cry next to her. Turning her head with great effort, she saw the baby's pink, wet, little face. The doctor told Ye that she had lost more than 2,000 ml of blood. Dozens of peasants from Qijiatun had come to donate blood to her. Many of the peasants had children who Ye had tutored, but most had no connection to her at all, having only heard her name from the children and their parents. Without them, she would certainly have died. Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help.
Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains.
Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in.
Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village.
Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng.
Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast.
Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time.
Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong.
Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother.
Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong. They liked her, saying that the baby had the same clever air as her mother. Gradually, Hunter Qi's home became the gathering place for all the women of the village.
Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres.
Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them.
Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left.
Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned.
Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them.
Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed.
Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died.
Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk.
Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them. Without a word, Ye bent down to pick up Dong Dong and left. She never returned. Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge.
Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room.
Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it.
Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap.
Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband.
Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was.
Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face.
Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving.
Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?"
Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was. The feeling was so real that she would wake up with tears on her face. One time, she put down her book and saw that Feng was holding the cloth shoe she was stitching over her knee and staring into the kerosene lamp without moving. When she realized that Ye was looking at her, Feng asked, "Sister, why do you think the stars in the sky don't fall down?" Ye examined Feng.
Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris.
Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies.
Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself.
Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality.
Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger.
Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream.
Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals?
Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe?
Ye never again received any communication from Trisolaris. She knew that she would have to wait at least eight years to hear that world's response to her message, and after leaving the base, she no longer had any way of receiving extraterrestrial replies. It was such an important thing, and yet she had done it all by herself. This gave her a sense of unreality. As time passed, that sense grew ever stronger. What had happened resembled an illusion, a dream. Could the sun really amplify radio signals? Did she really use it as an antenna to send a message about human civilization into the universe? Did she really receive a message from the stars?
Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms.
Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session.
Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched.
Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day.
Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else.
Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other.
Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her.
Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint.
Ye recognized them from a distance because they were all dressed in now-rare green military uniforms. When they came closer, she realized that the uniforms were likely the same ones they had worn at that mass struggle session. The clothes had been laundered until their color had faded, and they had been conspicuously patched. Other than the uniforms, the three women in their thirties no longer resembled the three young Red Guards who had looked so valiant on that day. They had lost not only youth, but also something else. The first impression Ye had was that, though the three had once seemed to be carved out of the same mold, they now looked very different from each other. One had become very thin and small, and her uniform hung loose on her. Already showing her age, her back was bent and her hair had a yellow tint. Another had become thick framed, so that the uniform jacket she wore could not even be buttoned.
Ye remained silent.
Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering.
Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned.
Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage.
Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient.
Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher.
Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage.
Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row.
Ye remained silent. Enduring the pain brought by the heavy iron hat and the iron plaque hanging from his neck, he had no energy to answer questions that were not worth answering. Behind him, one of his students also frowned. The girl who had spoken was the most intelligent of the four female Red Guards, and she was clearly prepared, as she had been seen memorizing the struggle session script before coming onstage. But against someone like Ye Zhetai, a few slogans like that were insufficient. The Red Guards decided to bring out the new weapon they had prepared against their teacher. One of them waved to someone offstage. Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards.
Ye returned to her room.
Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her.
Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun.
Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe....
Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door.
Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind.
Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats.
Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them.
Ye returned to her room. This was once the home of her and Yang Weining, but now it was empty, her only companion the unborn child within her. In the night outside, the cold wind of the Greater Khingan Mountains screamed, carrying with it the faint sound of firecrackers going off in the village of Qijiatun. Loneliness pressed down on Ye like a giant hand, and she felt herself being crushed; compressed until she was so small that she disappeared into an invisible corner of the universe.... Just then, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, Ye first saw the guard, and then, behind him, the fire of several pine branch torches flickering in the cold wind. The torches were held aloft by a crowd of children, their faces bright red from the cold, and icicles hung from their hats. When they came into her room, they seemed to bring the cold air in with them. Two of the boys, thinly dressed, had suffered the most.
Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them.
Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed.
Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died.
Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk.
Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge.
Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards.
Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity.
Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds.
Ye searched and searched for information about the four female Red Guards who had killed her father, and eventually managed to locate three of them. All three had been sent down to the countryside and then returned, and all were unemployed. After Ye got their addresses, she wrote a brief letter to each of them, asking them to meet her at the exercise grounds where her father had died. Just to talk. Ye had no desire for revenge. Back at Red Coast Base, on that morning of the transmission, she had gotten revenge against the entire human race, including those Red Guards. But she wanted to hear these murderers repent, wanted to see even a hint of the return of humanity. That afternoon after class, Ye waited for them on the exercise grounds. She didn't have much hope, and was almost certain that they wouldn't show up.
Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution.
Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled.
Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains.
Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in.
Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village.
Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng.
Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast.
Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time.
Ye still hadn't been rehabilitated politically, and the base leadership was unsure about this suggested solution. But in the end, there was no other way, and so they allowed the couple to take Ye and the baby home from the hospital on a sled. Ye lived for more than half a year with this peasant family in the Greater Khingan Mountains. She was so weak after giving birth that her milk did not come in. During this time, the baby girl, Yang Dong, was breastfed by all the women of the village. The one who nursed her the most was Hunter Qi's daughter-in-law, called Feng. Feng had the strong, solid frame of the women of the Northeast. She ate sorghum every day, and her large breasts were full of milk even though she was feeding two babies at the same time. Other nursing women in Qijiatun also came to feed Yang Dong.
Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated.
Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away.
Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation.
Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade.
Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation.
Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base.
Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater.
Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere.
Ye then received a notice: Both she and her father had been politically rehabilitated. Soon after, a letter arrived for her from Tsinghua, stating that she could return to teach right away. Accompanying the letter was a sum of money: the back pay owed to her father after his rehabilitation. Finally, at base meetings, her supervisors could call her comrade. Ye faced all these changes with equanimity, showing no sign of excitement or elation. She had no interest in the outside world, only wanting to stay at the quiet, out-of-the-way Red Coast Base. But for the sake of Yang Dong's education, she finally left the base that she had once thought would be her home for the rest of her life, and returned to her alma mater. Leaving the mountains, Ye felt spring was everywhere. The cold winter of the Cultural Revolution really was over, and everything was springing back to life.
Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded.
Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization.
Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility.
Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin.
Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics.
Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching.
Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected.
Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry.
Ye tried to numb herself with work so as to forget the past—and almost succeeded. A strange kind of self-protective instinct caused her to stop recalling the past, to stop thinking about the communication she had once had with another civilization. Her life passed this way, day after day, in tranquility. After she had been back at Tsinghua for a while, Ye took Dong Dong to see her grandmother, Shao Lin. After her husband's death, Shao had soon recovered from her mental breakdown and found ways to survive in the tiny cracks of politics. Her attempts to chase the political winds and shout the right slogans finally paid off, and later, during the "Return to Class, Continue the Revolution" phase, she went back to teaching. But then Shao did something that no one expected. She married a persecuted high-level cadre from the Education Ministry. At that time, the cadre still lived in a "cowshed" for reform through labor.
Ye was stunned.
Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings.
Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up.
Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity.
Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help.
Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye.
Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away.
Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along.
Ye was stunned. This change left her with mixed feelings. Only after a while did she realize that the children were still waiting with their books held up. She hurriedly answered their question, explaining that it was due to air resistance reaching equilibrium against the force of gravity. Then she promised that if they encountered any difficulties in their studies in the future, they could always come to her for help. Three days later, seven children came to seek Ye. In addition to the three who had come last time, there were four more from villages located even farther away. The third time, fifteen children came to find her, and even a teacher at a small-town high school came along. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he had to teach physics, math, and chemistry, and he came to ask Ye for some help on teaching.
Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high.
Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off.
Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down.
Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle.
Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals.
Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery....
Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough.
Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!"
Ye was tall, and the four fourteen-year-olds had to swing their belts upward to reach his head, still held high. After a few strikes, the tall iron hat, which had protected him a little, fell off. The continuing barrage of strikes by the metal buckles finally made him fall down. The young Red Guards, encouraged by their success, became even more devoted to this glorious struggle. They were fighting for faith, for ideals. They were intoxicated by the bright light cast on them by history, proud of their own bravery.... Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye.
Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak.
Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting.
Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced.
Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base.
Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables.
Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook.
Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark.
Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question:
Ye wondered how they dared to come onto Radar Peak. This was a restricted military zone, and the guards were authorized to warn intruders only once before shooting. The guard saw that Ye was puzzled and explained that they had just received orders that Red Coast Base's security rating had been reduced. The locals were allowed onto Radar Peak as long as they stayed outside the base. Several local peasants had already come yesterday to bring vegetables. One of the children took out a worn-out middle school physics textbook. His hands were dirty and cracked like tree bark. In a thick Northeastern accent, he asked a simple physics question: The textbook said that a body in free fall is under constant acceleration but will always reach a terminal velocity.
Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other.
Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her.
Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal.
Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them.
Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room.
Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it.
Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap.
Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband.
Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband. She didn't know who it was.
Ye would read while Feng did her needlework.
Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other.
Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her.
Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal.
Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them.
Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room.
Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it.
Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap.
Ye would read while Feng did her needlework. Ye would lean closer and closer to the lamp without noticing, and her bangs would often get singed, at which point the two of them would glance up and smile at each other. Feng, of course, never had this happen to her. She had very sharp eyes, and could do detailed work even in the dim light from heating charcoal. The two babies, not even half a year old, would be sleeping together on the kang next to them. Ye loved to watch them sleep, their even breathing the only sound in the room. At first, Ye did not like sleeping on the heated kang, and often got sick, but she gradually got used to it. As she slept, she would imagine herself becoming a baby sleeping in someone's warm lap. The person who held her wasn't her father or mother, or her dead husband.
Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child.
Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health.
Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help.
Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them.
Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine.
Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit.
Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters.
Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out.
Ye's living situation became a problem after the birth of her child. The difficult birth had damaged her health. It was impossible for her to stay at the base with the baby all by herself, and she had no relatives who could help. Just then, an old couple living in Qijiatun came to talk to the base leaders and explained that they could take Ye and her baby home with them and take care of them. The old man used to be a hunter and also gathered some herbs for traditional medicine. Later, after the forest around the area was lost to logging, the couple had turned to farming, but people still called him Hunter Qi out of habit. They had two sons and two daughters. The daughters were married and had moved out. One of the sons was a soldier away from home, and the other was married and lived with them.
Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session.
Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do.
Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said.
Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky.
Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience.
Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature."
Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this.
Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic.
Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said. "Then that's equivalent to saying that the correct philosophy falls out of the sky. This is against the idea that the truth emerges from experience. It's counter to the principles of how Marxism seeks to understand nature." Shao Lin and the two college student Red Guards had no answer for this. Unlike the Red Guards who were still in junior high school, they couldn't completely ignore logic. But the four junior high girls had their own revolutionary methods that they believed were invincible.
Ye's two students had finally had enough.
Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!"
Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye.
Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late.
Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head.
Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence.
Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood.
Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below.
Ye's two students had finally had enough. "The chairman instructed us to 'rely on eloquence rather than violence'!" They rushed over and pulled the four semicrazed girls off Ye. But it was already too late. The physicist lay quietly on the ground, his eyes still open as blood oozed from his head. The frenzied crowd sank into silence. The only thing that moved was a thin stream of blood. Like a red snake, it slowly meandered across the stage, reached the edge, and dripped onto a chest below. The rhythmic sound made by the blood drops was like the steps of someone walking away.
Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row.
Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards.
Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward.
Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!"
Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it.
Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you?
Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you.
Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science!
Ye's wife, physics professor Shao Lin, stood up from the crowd's front row. She walked onto the stage dressed in an ill-fitting green outfit, clearly intended to imitate the military uniform of the Red Guards. Those who knew her remembered that she had often taught class in an elegant qipao, and her current appearance felt forced and awkward. "Ye Zhetai!" She was clearly unused to such theater, and though she tried to make her voice louder, the effort magnified the tremors in it. "You didn't think I would stand up and expose you, criticize you? Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert.
Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school.
Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine.
Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid.
Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer.
Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape.
Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste.
Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me.
Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark.
Years later, I had a good relationship with the director of personnel at our school. He told me that the great thing about the job was that you could read other people's confessions, which I believe included mine. I thought of all the confessions mine would be the richest and most vivid. That was because I wrote it in a hotel, with nothing else to do, like a professional writer. In the evening I made my escape. That morning, I asked the mess officer for a day off because I needed to go to Jingkan to buy toothpaste. I worked under the mess officer, who also had the task of watching me. He was supposed to keep an eye on me every minute, but I disappeared as soon as it got dark. In the morning I brought him a lot of loquats, all very good.
Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp.
Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood.
Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly.
Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger.
Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames.
Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers.
Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice.
Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment.
Yellow tassels atop imprisoned reeds shivered in the freezing morning air, as powerful rays of light from far off in the eastern sky gradually illuminated the icy surface, which gave off a moist radiance, like the scales of a carp. Then the eastern sky turned bright, staining the ice and reeds the colour of mottled blood. Old Geng picked up the odour and saw a tight cluster of reeds part slowly like an undulating wave, then close up quickly. He stuck his nearly frozen index finger into his mouth and breathed on it, then wrapped it around the frost-covered trigger. The fox bounded out of the clump of reeds and stood on the ice, turning it a bright red, as though it had gone up in flames. Congealed blood covered its pointy little snout; a chicken feather the colour of hemp was stuck in its whiskers. It walked with stately grace across the ice. Old Geng cried out, and it froze on the spot, squinting to get a good look at the embankment. Old Geng shivered, closed his eyes, and fired.
Yes, go home!
Yes, go home! Go home . . .'
Yes, go home! Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west.
Yes, go home! Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race.
Yes, go home! Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface.
Yes, go home! Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning.
Yes, go home! Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years.
Yes, go home! Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye.
Yes, go home! Go home . . .' Father pulled him up onto the dike and began walking awkwardly towards the west. The cold rays of the half-moon on that August 9 evening filled the sky, falling lightly on the backs of Granddad and Father and illuminating the heavy Black Water River, which was like the great but clumsy Chinese race. White eels, thrown into a frenzy by the bloody water, writhed and sparkled on the surface. The blue chill of the water merged with the red warmth of the sorghum bordering the dikes to form an airy, transparent mist that reminded Father of the heavy, spongy fog that had accompanied them as they set out for battle that morning. Only one day, but it seemed like ten years. Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village.
Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you.
Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science!
Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert.
Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!"
Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd.
Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity.
Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity:
Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter.
Yes, in the past, I was fooled by you. You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical!
Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question.
Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot.
Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows:
Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields.
Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time.
Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet.
Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections.
Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back.
Yet I insisted on saying that Chen Qingyang was damaged goods, and that this was beyond question. Chen Qingyang came to me to ask me to prove she wasn't damaged goods because I had come to her for a shot. The whole thing unfolded as follows: During the farm's busy season our team leader would not assign me to plow fields. Instead he made me plant rice seedlings so that I could not stand straight most of the time. Anyone familiar with me knew about the injury to my lower back, not to mention that I was a tall man, over six feet. Having worked like this for a month, the pain in my lower back became so intolerable that I couldn't fall asleep without steroid injections. The clinic at our team had a bunch of needles whose coating had completely peeled off, with tips all bent like fishhooks, which often pulled flesh from my lower back. After a while my waist looked like it had been peppered by a shotgun, and the scars didn't fade for a long time.
Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered.
Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of.
Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng.
Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful.
Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation.
Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again.
Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment.
Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.'
Yet even now his infatuation remained unaltered. It never entered his mind that he had been made a fool of. And so two days later, as soon as he had some free time, he was back once more looking for Xi-feng. She deliberately reproached him for having failed her, thereby so exasperating him that he swore by the most terrible oaths that he had been faithful. Seeing him hurl himself so willingly into the net, Xi-feng decided that a further lesson would be needed to cure him of his folly and proposed another assignation. 'Only tonight,' she said, 'don't wait for me in that place again. Wait in the empty room in the little passage-way behind this apartment. But mind you don't run into anybody.' 'Do you really mean this?' said Jia Rui.
Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher.
Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said.
Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up!
Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!'
Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman.
Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One!
Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.'
Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket.
Yet his overriding feeling was not of amazement but of happiness that he had got this heroic strong man for his teacher. 'I promise you I won't ever do anything bad,' he said. 'I wouldn't want my Shifu to crunch my head up! And besides, if I did do a few bad things, and you did crunch me up, with me gone, who'd there be to pass on your secrets!' 'Not "a few bad things"!' said the Helmsman. 'One! Just one bad thing, and I shall no longer consider you my apprentice.' 'What about two bad things?' said Trinket. The Helmsman's face looked stern.
Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye.
Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village.
Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes.
Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat.
Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . .
Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . .
Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs.
Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart.
Yet it also seemed like the blink of an eye. Father thought back to how his mother had walked him to the edge of the fog-enshrouded village. The scene seemed so far away, though it was right there in front of his eyes. He recalled how difficult the march through the sorghum field had been, how Wang Wenyi had been wounded in the ear by a stray bullet, how the fifty or so soldiers had approached the bridge looking like the droppings of a goat. Then there was Mute's razor-sharp sabre knife, the sinister eyes, the Jap head sailing through the air, the shrivelled ass of the old Jap officer . . . Mother soaring to the top of the dike as though on the wings of a phoenix . . . the fistcakes . . . fistcakes rolling on the ground . . . stalks of sorghum falling all around . . . red sorghum crumpling like fallen heroes. . . . Granddad hoisted Father, who was asleep on his feet, onto his back and wrapped his arms – one healthy, the other injured – around Father's legs. The pistol in Father's belt banged against Granddad's back, sending sharp pains straight to his heart. It had belonged to the dark, skinny, handsome, and well-educated Adjutant Ren.
Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him.
Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her.
Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times.
Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away.
Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait!
Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!'
Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered.
Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move.
Yet still he was not satisfied, and turned the face of the mirror once more towards him. Xi-feng was there beckoning to him again and calling, and again he went in after her. He did this three or four times. But the last time, just as he was going to return from the mirror, two figures approached him holding iron chains which they fastened round him and by which they proceeded to drag him away. He cried out as they dragged him: 'Wait! Let me take the mirror with me . . .!' Those were the last words he ever uttered. To those who stood around the bed and watched him while this was happening he appeared first to be holding up the mirror and looking into it, then to let it drop; then to open his eyes in a ghastly stare and pick it up again; then, as it once more fell from his grasp, he finally ceased to move. When they examined him more closely they found that his breathing had already stopped and that underneath his body there was a large, wet, icy patch of recently ejaculated semen.
Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare?
Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find?
Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.'
Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving:
Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy.
Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.'
Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled.
Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.'
Yet, as my brow contracted with new care, Was there not one who, parting, turned to stare? Dare I, that grasp at windows in the wind, Hope, underneath the moon, a friend to find? Bright orb, if with my plight you sympathize, Shine first upon the chamber where she lies.' Having delivered himself of this masterpiece, Yu-cun's thoughts began to run on his unrealized ambitions and, after much head-scratching and many heavenward glances accompanied by heavy sighs, he produced the following couplet, reciting it in a loud, ringing voice which caught the ear of Shi-yin, who chanced at that moment to be arriving: 'The jewel in the casket bides till one shall come to buy. The jade pin in the drawer hides, waiting its time to fly.' Shi-yin smiled. 'You are a man of no mean ambition, Yu-cun.' 'Oh no!'Yu-cun smiled back deprecatingly.
Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization.
Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this.
Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day.
Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival.
Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day.
Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely.
Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days.
Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us.
Yet, in essence, these traitors to the human race can also be seen as enemies from outside human civilization. We have never faced an enemy like this. The next war objective is very clear: We must capture the intercepted Trisolaran messages stored on Judgment Day. These messages may have great significance for our survival. "We haven't yet done anything to draw the suspicion of Judgment Day. The ship still sails the Atlantic freely. It has already submitted plans to the Panama Canal Authority to pass through the canal in four days. This is a great opportunity for us. As the situation develops, such an opportunity may never arise again.
Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me?
Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?'
Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room.
Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse.
Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses.
Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner.
Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member.
Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?'
Yet, though he waited and waited, not a human shape appeared nor a human sound was heard, and he began to be frightened and a little suspicious: 'Surely she won't fail me? Surely I shan't be made to spend another night in the cold...?' As he was in the midst of these gloomy imaginings, a dark figure glided into the room. Certain that it must be Xi-feng, Jia Rui cast all caution to the winds and, when the figure approached him, threw himself upon it like a hungry tiger seizing its prey or a cat pouncing on a harmless mouse. 'My darling, how I have waited for you!" he exclaimed, enfolding his beloved in his arms; and carrying her to the kang, he laid her down and began kissing her and tugging at her trousers, murmuring 'my sweetest darling' and 'my honey love' and other such endearments in between kisses. Throughout all of this not a single sound was uttered by his partner. Jia Rui now tore down his own trousers and prepared to thrust home his hard and throbbing member. Suddenly a light flashed --- and there was Jia Qiang holding aloft a candle in a candlestick which he shone around: 'Who is in this room?' At this the person on the kang gave a giggle: 'Uncle Rui is trying to bugger me!'
You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.'
You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked:
You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin!
You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.'
You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole.
You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter.
You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything.
You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu.
You all take his part against me because I'm only a concubine's son.' Bao-chai was shocked: 'Please don't say things like that, Cousin! You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him.
You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed.
You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival.
You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?'
You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for?
You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me?
You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.'
You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am!
You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?'
You and I have practically grown up together – eaten at the same table, even slept in the same bed. Compared with you she's practially a new arrival. Why should I ever be any less close to you because of her?' 'Whatever do you take me for? Do you think I want you to be any less close to her because of me? It's the way I feel that makes me the way I am.' 'And it's the way I feel,' said Bao-yu, 'that makes me the way I am! Do you mean to tell me that you know your own feelings about me but still don't know what my feelings are about you?' Dai-yu lowered her head and made no reply.
You and your airs and graces!
You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you.
You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more.
You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say.
You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down!
You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing.
You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!'
You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li.
You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down! The best thing they could do with you would be to marry you off to one of the boys and send you packing. Then we'd see how you managed to play the siren and lead young gentlemen astray!' Aroma at first thought that Nannie Li's anger arose solely on account of her failure to get up and welcome her, and had started to excuse herself on that supposition: 'I'm ill, Mrs Li. I've just been sweating.
You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you.
You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't!
You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this.
You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!'
You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed.
You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie!
You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them!
You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!'
You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie! Be a bit more forbearing with them! Try to forget about it!' Nannie Li turned towards this new audience and proceeded to pour out her troubles in an interminable gabble in which tea and Snowpink and drinking koumiss mingled incoherently.
You are ganging up on me!
You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father.
You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!"
You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape.
You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back.
You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo?
You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!"
You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me.
You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard.
You are too well known.
You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate.
You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, '
You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry.
You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said.
You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!'
You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face.
You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves.
You are too well known. Gu and I both think that you ought to leave here — for the time being, at any rate. Find somewhere away from here where you can shelter from the storm, ' Lü Liuliang looked angry. 'Let the Tartar Emperor have me arrested and carried off to Peking!' he said. 'If I could curse him to his face and get rid of some of the anger that is pent up inside me, I think I should die happy, even though it meant having the flesh cut slice by slice from my bones!' 'I admire your heroic spirit,' said Gu, 'but I don't think there's much likelihood of your meeting the Tartar Emperor face to face. You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything.
You bastard, you old bastard!
You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?'
You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said.
You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground.
You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!'
You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route.
You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!'
You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me!
You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground. He rose to his knees and begged, 'Spare me, Eighth Route Master, spare me!' 'I'm not with the Eighth Route Army,' Granddad said, 'or the Ninth Route. I'm Yu Zhan'ao the bandit!' 'Spare me, Commander Yu, spare me! What good would it do to let all this stuff burn?
You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you?
You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right?
You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?'
You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain.
You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in.
You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again.
You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's.
You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.'
You came here to enjoy yourself, didn't you? And now you're here you're miserable, right? Then the thing to do is to go somewhere else, isn't it?' In the face of such an argument Jia Huan could not very well remain. When he got back to his own apartment, his real mother, 'Aunt' Zhao (Lady Wang was his mother only in name) observed the dejected state he was in. 'Who's been making a doormat of you this time?' she asked him, and, obtaining no immediate reply, asked again. 'I've just been playing at Bao-chai's. Oriole cheated me and Bao-yu turned me out.' Aunt Zhao spat contemptuously:
You can bandage it when we reach the highway.'
You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father.
You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked.
You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi.
You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder.
You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled.
You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields.
You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down.
You can bandage it when we reach the highway.' Commander Yu turned to Father. 'Douguan,' he barked. Father answered, and Commander Yu walked off holding him by the hand, followed by the whimpering Wang Wenyi. The offending discharge had been the result of carelessness by the big fellow they called Mute, who was up front carrying a rake on his shoulder. The rifle slung over his back had gone off when he stumbled. Mute was one of Commander Yu's old bandit friends, a greenwood hero who had eaten fistcakes in the sorghum fields. One of his legs was shorter than the other – a prenatal injury – and he limped when he walked, but that didn't slow him down. Father was a little afraid of him.
You can go now.'
You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home.
You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in.
You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes.
You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him.
You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast.
You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep.
You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again.
You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him. The thought of her trickery provoked a surge of hatred in his soul; yet even as he hated her, the vision of her loveliness made him long to clasp her to his breast. Torn by these violent and conflicting emotions, he passed the whole night without a single wink of sleep. From that time on, though he longed for Xi-feng with unabated passion, he never dared to visit the Rong-guo mansion again. Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, on the other hand, came frequently to his house to ask for their money, so that he was in constant dread of his grandfather finding out about the IOUs.
You can go when I come for you.'
You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself.
You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold.
You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry!
You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.'
You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home.
You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in.
You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes.
You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold. Just then Jia Qiang came running up: 'Hurry! hurry! You can go now.' At the word of command Jia Rui bounded out of his hole and sprinted for dear life through the rear gate and back to his own home. It was now past midnight, and he had to shout for someone to let him in. When the servant who answered the gate saw the state he was in and asked him how it had happened, he had to pretend that he had been out in the darkness to ease himself and had fallen into the jakes. Then rushing into his own room he stripped off his clothes and washed, his mind running all the time on how Xi-feng had tricked him.
You can have me, if you want. . . .
You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .'
You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village.
You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all.
You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway.
You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village.
You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him.
You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour.
You can have me, if you want. . . . You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless.
You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched.
You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all.
You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor.
You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception.
You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake.
You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor.
You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods.
You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her.
You can imagine when Chen Qingyang heard such a person talking about whether her breasts drooped or not, how the palm of her hand itched. She was a little oversensitive, but that was because many strong men went to see her who weren't sick at all. What they wanted to see was damaged goods, not a doctor. I was the only exception. My lower back looked like it had been struck by Pigsy's rake. Whether my back really hurt or not, those holes alone would justify my visit to the doctor. Those holes also made her hope she might be able to convince me she was not damaged goods. Even if there were just one person who believed she wasn't damaged goods, it would be very different than no one believing her. But I intentionally disappointed her.
You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.'
You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel.
You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly.
You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way.
You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?'
You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng.
You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off.
You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.'
You can slip into the gallery west of this apartment and wait for me there.' Jia Rui received these words like someone being presented with a rare and costly jewel. 'Are you sure you're not joking?' he asked hurriedly. 'A lot of people must go through that way. How should we avoid being seen?' 'Don't worry!' said Xi-feng. 'I'll give the watchmen a night off. When the side gates are closed, no one else can get through.' Jia Rui was beside himself with delight and hurriedly took his leave, confident that the fulfilment of all he wished for was now in sight.
You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents.
You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do.
You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai.
You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour.
You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence.
You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher.
You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection.
You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie.
You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation.
You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it.
You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes.
You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich.
You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar.
You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all.
You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time.
You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples.
You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble.
You could grab a handful of air and wring water out of it. Worms wriggled next to our palm-bark rain capes. That piece of land was really rich. Later on, before the corn fully ripened, we picked the ears and ground the kernels in a mortar. The Jingpos in the mountains prepared corn cakes that way, and they weren't bad at all. Storing them in cold water could preserve them for a long time. As Chen Qingyang crouched on her hands and knees in the cold rain, her breasts felt like cool apples. Her skin all over was as smooth as a piece of burnished marble. After a while I pulled my little Buddha out and ejaculated onto the field.
You could have gone anywhere else to play.
You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!'
You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window:
You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday?
You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child.
You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible.
You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for?
You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves.
You could have gone anywhere else to play. Asking for trouble!' Just at that moment Xi-feng happened to be passing by outside, and hearing what she said, shouted back at her through the window: 'What sort of language is that to be using in the middle of the New Year holiday? He's only a child. He hasn't done anything terrible. What do you want to go carrying on at him like that for? No matter where he's been, Sir Zheng and Lady Wang are quite capable of looking after him themselves. There's no cause for you to go biting his head off!
You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys.
You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors.
You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night.
You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip.
You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base.
You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation.
You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated.
You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs.
You could say that it is the genius loci of Shanghai's alleys. If the longtang of Shanghai could speak, they would undoubtedly speak in rumors. They are the thoughts of Shanghai's longtang, disseminating themselves through day and night. If the longtang of Shanghai could dream, that dream would be gossip. Gossip is base. With this vulgar heart, it cannot help wallowing in self-degradation. It is like sewer water, used, contaminated. There is nothing aboveboard about it, nothing straight and narrow; it can only whisper secrets behind people's backs. It feels no sense of responsibility, never takes the blame for the outcome—whatever that outcome may be.
You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement.
You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.'
You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile.
You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away.
You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.'
You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk.
You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?'
You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu.
You could scarcely grudge them some time off now for amusement. -Which leaves only me to look after the place.' 'Another Aroma,' thought Bao-yu to himself and gave her another smile. 'I'll sit here while you're away. There's nothing to worry about here if you'd like to go.' 'There's even less excuse for going if you are here,' said Musk. 'Why can't we both sit here and talk?' 'What can we do?' said Bao-yu. 'Just sitting here talking is going to be rather dull.
You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill.
You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance.
You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red.
You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything.
You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team.
You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow.
You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle.
You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground.
You could see it from far off, because it was whitewashed and set on a hill. When people went to the market at headquarters, they could see it from a distance. A patch of sisal hemp, a perennial dark green in color, surrounded the house, but the clay underneath was red. I confessed my errors there, making a clean breast of everything. We went up the mountains, and first we planted some corn on the back slope of the fifteenth team. The soil there was poor, and half the corn didn't grow. And then we left, sleeping in the daytime and walking at night, looking for other places to settle. Finally we remembered an abandoned mill on the mountain, where there was a large, deserted area of fertile ground. Since an escapee from the leper colony, whom people called Grandpa Liu, lived there, no one visited except Chen Qingyang, prompted by her sense of duty as a doctor.
You could start one of her books on any page.
You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation.
You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences.
You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them.
You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after.
You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei.
You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang.
You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!"
You could start one of her books on any page. Of the two middle-aged men, one was a vice president at China's largest software company, plainly and casually dressed so that his status wasn't obvious at all; and the other was a high-level executive at the State Power Corporation. Of the two young men, one was a reporter with a major media outlet, and the other was a doctoral student in the sciences. Wang now realized that a considerable number of Three Body players were probably social elites like them. The meet-up organizer showed up not long after. Wang's heart began to beat faster as soon as he saw the man: it was Pan Han, prime suspect for the murder of Shen Yufei. He took out his phone when no one was looking and texted Shi Qiang. "Haha, everyone got here early!" Pan greeted them in a relaxed manner, as though nothing was wrong.
You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside.
You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived.
You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns?
You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement.
You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground.
You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking.
You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name.
You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation.
You could tell this by looking at the clothing shops where advertisements for markdowns were posted all over the walls, shelves, and counters—even the stalls outside. Before the last season's clothes had sold out, they were two steps behind the latest fashion, which had already arrived. What choice was there but to run constant sales and markdowns? In this crude and uncultured fashion world, the "Old Colours" were the stewards in charge of safekeeping refinement. They were the only ones paying attention to the things that mattered; though they never advertised themselves or talked about what they were doing, they had their feet firmly planted on the ground. They took things one step at a time; men of action, they let others do the talking. They didn't even have a name. The term "Old Colour" was given to them by the few who remembered the old days, but it never gained wide circulation. A small minority called them Western-style "Yuppies," but that never caught on either.
You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science!
You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert.
You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!"
You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd.
You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity.
You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity:
You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter.
You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical!
You covered my eyes with your reactionary view of the world and science! But now I am awake and alert. With the help of the revolutionary youths, I want to stand on the side of the revolution, the side of the people!" She turned to face the crowd. "Comrades, revolutionary youths, revolutionary faculty and staff, we must clearly understand the reactionary nature of Einstein's theory of relativity. This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter. It is anti-dialectical! It treats the universe as limited, which is absolutely a form of reactionary idealism...."
You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing!
You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead!
You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!"
You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying.
You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on.
You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie.
You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ."
You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh.
You demean yourself, and it's all your own doing! If you want to lead a life of shame, go ahead! Nobody's going to be able to help you if you don't help yourself!" With that, Mrs. Wang also burst out crying. Kang Mingxun was thoroughly bemused; he had no idea what had brought this on. Not knowing what else to do, he set about trying to mollify Mrs. Wang, "Please don't be upset, Auntie. You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive.
You don't care about me any more!
You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray?
You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me.
You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you.
You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't!
You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this.
You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!'
You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed.
You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed. By this time Dai-yu and Bao-chai had also arrived on the scene and did their best to calm her: 'Come, Nannie!
You don't deceive me with your goings-on.
You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later.
You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!'
You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more.
You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma.
You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day.
You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon.
You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement.
You don't deceive me with your goings-on. I'll have something to say to you about this when I get back later. Just wait until I've won some of my money back!' With that she darted off once more. When Bao-yu had finished combing her hair, he asked Musk to help him get to bed – very quietly, so as not to disturb Aroma. And that ends our account of that day. First thing next morning Aroma awoke to find that she had sweated heavily during the night and that her body felt very much lighter; but she would take only a little congee for breakfast in order not to tax her system too soon. Bao-yu saw that there was no further cause for concern, and after his meal drifted off to Aunt Xue's apartment in search of amusement. Now this was the prime of the year, when the schoolroom is closed for the New Year holiday and the use of the needle is forbidden to maidenly fingers throughout the whole of the Lucky Month, so that boys and girls alike are all agreeably unemployed, and Bao-yu's half-brother Jia Huan, on holiday like all the rest, had also drifted over to Aunt Xue's place in search of amusement.
You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do.
You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance.
You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday.
You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?'
You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed.
You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't.
You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.'
You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!'
You don't seem to realize how much you provoke them by what you do. Take today, for instance. It's obviously colder today than it was yesterday. Then why of all days should you choose today to leave your blue cape off?' Bao-yu laughed. 'I didn't. I was wearing it this morning the same as usual; but when you started quarrelling just now, I got into such a sweat that I had to take it off.' 'Next thing you'll be catching a cold,' said Dai-yu with a sigh, 'and then Heaven knows what grumblings and scoldings there will be!' Just then Xiang-yun burst in on them and reproved them smilingly for abandoning her:
You don't seem to realize.
You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it.
You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't.
You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me.
You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.'
You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu.
You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine.
You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it.
You don't seem to realize. You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang.
You don't want him wandering off on his own.
You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.'
You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.)
You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me!
You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li.
You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come.
You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.'
You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten.
You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten. She was still standing there a minute or two later when a little maid came along, who, seeing that it was Crimson, asked her what she was doing there.
You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them.
You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream.
You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book....
You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents.
You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do.
You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai.
You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour.
You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence.
You explained to your students that all scientific accomplishments resulted from the wisdom of the working masses, and those capitalist academic authorities only stole these fruits and put their names on them. But even so, you couldn't be accepted by the revolutionary mainstream. Look at you now: You're not allowed to wear the red armband of the "revolutionary faculty and staff"; you had to come up here empty-handed, without the status to carry a Little Red Book.... You can't overcome the fault of being born to a prominent family in pre-revolutionary China and of having such famous scholars as parents. But you actually have more to confess about Einstein than I do. In the winter of 1922, Einstein visited Shanghai. Because your father spoke fluent German, he was asked to accompany Einstein on his tour. You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher.
You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics."
You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results."
You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin.
You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function.
You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression."
You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?"
You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session.
You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do.
You have often lectured students on the reactionary Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics." "It is, after all, the explanation recognized to be most in line with experimental results." His tone, so calm and collected, surprised and frightened Shao Lin. "This explanation posits that external observation leads to the collapse of the quantum wave function. This is another expression of reactionary idealism, and it's indeed the most brazen expression." "Should philosophy guide experiments, or should experiments guide philosophy?" Ye's sudden counterattack shocked those leading the struggle session. For a moment they did not know what to do. "Of course it should be the correct philosophy of Marxism that guides scientific experiments!" one of the male Red Guards finally said.
You have the best scores and are devoted to it.
You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives."
You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said.
You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem.
You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse.
You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it.
You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful.
You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation."
You have the best scores and are devoted to it. I believe that Three Body is already an important part of your lives." "It's part of what keeps me alive," the young doctoral student said. "I saw it by accident on my grandson's computer," the old philosopher said, lifting his pipe stem. "The young man abandoned it after a few tries, saying it was too abstruse. But I was attracted to it. I find it strange, terrible, but also beautiful. So much information is hidden beneath a simple representation." A few players nodded at this description, including Wang himself.
You have to indulge her a bit.'
You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off.
You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage!
You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me!
You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces!
You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you.
You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more.
You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say.
You have to indulge her a bit.' 'Of course,' said Bao-yu and ran off. He found Nannie Li leaning on her stick in the middle of the room abusing Aroma: 'Ungrateful little baggage! After all I've done for you – and now when I come to call on you, you lie back there on the kang like a young madam and haven't even the grace to look up and take notice of me! You and your airs and graces! All you ever think about is how to win Bao-yu over to you. Thanks to you he won't listen to me any more. He only does what you say. To think that a cheap bit of goods like you that they only paid a few taels of silver for should come along here and turn the whole place upside down!
You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem.
You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you.
You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity.
You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.'
You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it.
You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late.
You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?'
You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch.
You haven't been purified, of course, but that's no problem. I could have done the cutting for you. Ah, it's a pity. Too late. Just too late.' Trinket had no idea what 'purified' meant; but everything the old eunuch was saying tonight seemed to have something odd about it. 'Goong-goong,' he said, 'it's very late. Shouldn't you be getting some sleep?' 'Sleep?' said the old eunuch. 'Sleep?
You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?'
You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.'
You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood.
You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip.
You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field.
You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field. There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air.
You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field. There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air. Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included.
You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field. There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air. Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included. But when they were quartered in the village, they had stirred things up so much, with chickens squawking and dogs yelping, that you'd have thought it was a garrison command.
You haven't forgotten your three sons, have you?' Wang hung his head and mumbled, 'No, I haven't forgotten.' The butt of the long-barrelled fowling piece over his shoulder was the colour of blood. A flat metal gunpowder pouch rested against his hip. Remnants of the dissipating mist were scattered throughout the sorghum field. There were neither animal nor human footprints in the gravel, and the dense walls of sorghum on the deserted highway made the men feel that something ominous was in the air. Father knew all along that Commander Yu's troops numbered no more than forty – deaf, mute, and crippled included. But when they were quartered in the village, they had stirred things up so much, with chickens squawking and dogs yelping, that you'd have thought it was a garrison command. Out on the highway, the soldiers huddled so closely together they looked like an inert snake.
You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter.
You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.'
You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?'
You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked.
You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?'
You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh.
You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now.
You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.'
You haven't shown much willingness to exert yourself, but if I could have taken you in hand and knocked you into some sort of shape, you might have made quite a promising little fighter. It seems such a pity.' 'What does, Goong-goong?' Trinket asked. 'What seems a pity?' The old eunuch ignored his question and heaved a sigh. After a pause he said: 'Your Peking accent is almost perfect now. If your voice had sounded like this a few months ago, without a trace of the Yangzhou twang in it, I might have been taken in.' Shock raised the fine hairs on Trinket's body.
You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you!
You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers!
You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?'
You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly.
You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash!
You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!'
You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity.
You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing!
You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity. 'Go and get a string of cash for him, Felicity, and take him round to the back where Miss Ying and the girls are playing! And if I have any more of this nonsense from you in future, young man,' she went on to Jia Huan, 'I'll first give you a good hiding myself and then send someone to tell the school about you and see if they can knock a bit of sense into you!
You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!'
You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl!
You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!'
You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went:
You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do!
You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!'
You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands:
You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid!
You just come along with me and you shall have some of that and a drink to go with it!' She proceeded to haul her off the premises, addressing a few words over her shoulder to her maid Felicity as she went: 'Felicity, bring Nannie's stick for her, there's a good girl! And for goodness' sake give her a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with!' Unable to hold her ground, the old Nannie was borne off in Xi-feng's wake, muttering plaintively as she went: 'I wish I was dead, I really do! But I'd sooner forget meself and make a scene like I have today and be shamed in front of you all than put up with the insolence of those shameless little baggages!' Watching this sudden exit, Bao-chai and Dai-yu laughed and clapped their hands: 'How splendid! Just the sort of wind we needed to blow the old woman away!'
You kissed my belly button, right?
You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment."
You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel.
You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do.
You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything.
You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around.
You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away.
You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene.
You kissed my belly button, right? I was just on the edge—I almost fell in love with you at that moment." Chen Qingyang said that she had just awakened in time to see my tousled head on her belly, and then she felt a gentle touch on her navel. For a moment she could hardly restrain herself, but she still pretended to sleep, waiting to see what else I would do. But I didn't do anything. I raised my head and looked around. And then I walked away. My confession says that on that night, we left the back slope and set off for the crime scene. We carried pots and pans on our backs and planned to settle down on the mountain in the south.
You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ."
You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh.
You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive.
You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart.
You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice.
You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?"
You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath.
You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible.
You know that Wang Qiyao has a good heart. . . ." His words made Mrs. Wang laugh. She turned to him, "Mister, you are very perceptive. Wang Qiyao does indeed have a good heart. She has no choice. Where would she be if she didn't have a good heart?" Suddenly Kang Mingxun realized that he was the object of her wrath. He stepped back and stammered something inaudible. At this point, the baby, whom no one had been tending to, began to howl.
You lead the way.'
You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction.
You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek.
You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs.
You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass.
You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively.
You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking.
You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck.
You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs. Dozens of Japs fell in behind him, their leather boots crunching across the frost-covered grass. A few grey dogs barked tentatively. I'm really in a fix this time, Pocky Cheng was thinking. No one else went out to collect dogshit, no one but me, and I ran into some real dogshit luck. The fact that the Japanese didn't appreciate his good-citizen attitude frustrated him.
You look down on the police?
You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts.
You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief.
You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX!
You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking.
You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are?
You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train.
You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing.
You look down on the police? If you're talking about dropping some bombs and turning that ship into smithereens, yeah, you military are the experts. But if you're talking about retrieving something out of it without damage, I don't care how many stars are on your shoulder, you aren't even as good as a thief. For this kind of thing, you have to think outside the box. OUT. OF. THE. BOX! You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks.
You mean because I'm a eunuch.
You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation.
You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.'
You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at.
You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher.
You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded.
You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed.
You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there.
You mean because I'm a eunuch. If I'm the one guarding her, it won't do any harm to her reputation. But I'm only a pretend eunuch, you know.' It was because he wasn't a real eunuch that he hadn't grasped sooner what the embarrassed butcher was getting at. 'Is your bedroom in there, Master?' asked the butcher. Trinket nodded. Butcher Qian took up the Little Countess in his arms, carried her into the bedroom, and laid her down on the bed. There was just the one large bed there. Previously there had been a smaller one as well in which Trinket used to sleep, but after the death of Old Hai, he had had it moved out.
You might at least finish your message before rushing off.
You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about?
You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?'
You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.'
You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come.
You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with.
You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use.
You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said.
You might at least finish your message before rushing off. What are you in such a tearing hurry about? Is someone steaming wheatcakes for you and you're afraid they'll get cold?' 'They're for Mackerel.' The little maid paused long enough to bawl an answer through the window, then picking up her heels, went pounding off, plim-plam, plim-plam, plim-plam, as fast as she had come. Crimson threw the patterns crossly to one side and went to hunt in her drawer for a brush to trace them with. After rummaging for several minutes she had only succeeded in finding a few worn-out ones, too moulted for use. 'Funny!' she said. 'I could have sworn I put a new one in there the other day ...'
You must go to the capital without delay.
You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while.
You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses.
You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.'
You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes.
You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again.
You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away.
You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!'
You must go to the capital without delay. A spring examination triumph will make you feel that all your studying has been worth while. I shall take care of all your expenses. It is the least return I can make for your friendship.' And there and then he instructed his boy to go with all speed and make up a parcel of fifty tales of the best refined silver and two suits of winter clothes. 'The almanac gives the nineteenth as a good day for travelling,' he went on, addressing Yu-cun again. 'You can set about hiring a boat for the journey straight away. How delightful it will be to meet again next winter when you have distinguished yourself by soaring to the top over all the other candidates!' Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened.
You mustn't blame me for things like that.'
You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused.
You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh.
You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life.
You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance.
You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket.
You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently.
You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right.
You mustn't blame me for things like that.' The Helmsman found he didn't quite know whether to be angry or amused. Finally he gave a sigh. 'I'm beginning to think that taking you on as my apprentice may prove to be the biggest mistake of my life. There's so much that hangs on this though, I just have to take the chance. Now listen, Trinket. There's going to be some important business presently. Just keep quiet, do everything I tell you, and don't talk a lot of nonsense, and you'll be all right. Is that understood?'
You need a good hammering to make you behave.
You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil.
You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion.
You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself.
You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky.
You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine.
You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life.
You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires;
You need a good hammering to make you behave. In his way of thinking, this red, stiff, foot-long thing on my body was the incarnation of evil. Of course, I had a different opinion. To me, the thing was extremely important, as important as my existence itself. The darkness began to settle in, and a cloud drifted idly across the sky. The lower half of the cloud was immersed in darkness and the upper half still floated in sunshine. That day I was twentyone, and in the golden age of my life. I had so many desires; I wanted to love, to eat, and to be turned in a flash into the halfbright and half-dark cloud in the sky.
You need some fresh air.
You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?'
You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her.
You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.'
You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh.
You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!'
You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet.
You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu.
You need some fresh air. Why don't you go outside and walk around for a bit?' Bao-yu took her by the hand and smiled at her. 'I'd like to go,' he said, 'but I don't want to leave you.' 'Silly!' said Aroma with a laugh. 'Don't say what you don't mean!' She hoicked him to his feet. 'Well, where am I going to go then?' said Bao-yu. 'I just feel so bored.'
You need to think carefully before you decide.'
You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket.
You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them.
You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.'
You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression.
You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death.
You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.'
You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket.
You need to think carefully before you decide.' 'I don't need to think,' said Trinket. 'Whatever your rules are, I'll keep them. If you'll let me join, Helmsman, I'll be the happiest boy in the world.' The Helmsman's smile gave way to a more grave expression. 'This is an extremely serious business, involving matters of life and death. We're not talking about children's games.' 'I know that,' said Trinket. 'I've heard lots about the Triad Society.
You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it.
You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't.
You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me.
You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.'
You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu.
You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine.
You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it.
You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang.
You offend people on my account and the next moment you've forgotten all about it. But they haven't. It's all scored up against me; and as soon as something goes a bit wrong, they come out with all these horrible things about me. It makes it so unpleasant for all of us.' She cried weakly as she said this, but presently checked herself for fear of upsetting Bao-yu. Soon the odd-job woman came in with the second infusion of Aroma's medicine. Bao-yu could see that she had started sweating again and told her not to get up, holding the medicine for her himself and supporting her while she drank it. Then he told one of the junior maids to make up a bed for her on the kang. 'Whether you're going to eat there or not,' Aroma said to him, 'you'd better go and sit with Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship for a bit and play a while with the young ladies before you come back here again.
You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone.
You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.'
You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head.
You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion".
You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am.
You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.'
You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press.
You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard.
You ought to have someone to carry on the tradition when you're gone. Teach me, so that one day I can make you famous: that's what you ought to do.' The old man shook his head. 'I'm not a "world champion". There are any number of kungfu Masters in the world as highly qualified as I am. In any case, you couldn't master my two kinds of kungfu if you spent a whole lifetime studying them.' After a moment he said: 'Put your fingers on your belly about three inches to the left of your navel and press. Hard. Tell me what you feel.'
You pricks!
You pricks! You are ganging up on me!
You pricks! You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father.
You pricks! You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!"
You pricks! You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape.
You pricks! You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back.
You pricks! You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo?
You pricks! You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!"
You pricks! You are ganging up on me! I'm going to tell my father. He'll shoot the two of you with his bronze-barreled shotgun!" After saying this, the little bastard tried to leap onto the bank to escape. I caught his ankle and pulled him back. "You want to run off and leave us to herd your buffalo? You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me.
You said it so well!"
You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang.
You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views.
You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views. What about you?"
You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views. What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher.
You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views. What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple.
You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views. What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple. The less said the better.
You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views. What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple. The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said.
You said it so well!" After a moment of silence, Pan turned to Wang. "The other six have all given their views. What about you?" "I stand with them," Wang said, pointing to the reporter and the philosopher. He kept his answer simple. The less said the better. "Very good," Pan said. He turned to the software company vice president and the power company executive.
You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!"
You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it....
You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!"
You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts.
You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots.
You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day.
You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked.
You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side.
You see, all along you have been entertaining us with your hobbies, and hiding your real talent!" "It's not that I was trying to hide it.... I just never get the chance to show it off!" Their jovial banter was interrupted by the guests, who had come bearing gifts. Madame Yan brought a pound of cashmere yarn, and Kang Mingxun a pair of gold ingots. Wang Qiyao wanted to tell him that he shouldn't have given such an expensive gift, but was worried that Madame Yan would take that as a sign that her gift wasn't lavish enough, so she decided to accept them both and save her misgivings for another day. Everyone went inside to see the baby before dinner and they all commented on how precious she looked. Since there were four of them, it worked out perfectly when they sat down at the table, one person on each side. This was the first time that Mr. Cheng had met the evening's guests.
You should know that."
You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something.
You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure."
You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked.
You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?"
You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked.
You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua.
You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death."
You should know that." The thin woman's voice was sharp, as though she was always frightened of something. "I meant spiritual closure." "Then you want to hear us repent?" the thick woman asked. "Don't you think you should?" "Then who will repent to us?" the one-armed woman asked. The thickset woman said, "Of the four of us, three had signed the big-character poster at the high school attached to Tsinghua. Revolutionary tours, the great rallies in Tiananmen, the Red Guard Civil Wars, First Red Headquarters, Second Red Headquarters, Third Red Headquarters, Joint Action Committee, Western Pickets, Eastern Pickets, New Peking University Commune, Red Flag Combat Team, The East is Red—we went through every single milestone in the history of the Red Guards from birth to death." The one-armed woman took over.
You should let me pour for myself!'
You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu.
You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!'
You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun.
You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant!
You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.'
You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics.
You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets.
You should let me pour for myself!' 'Oh do sit down!' said Bao-yu. 'You don't have to be like that in front of the maids!' 'I know,' said Jia Yun. 'But a body-servant! I don't like to presume.' He sat down, nevertheless, and sipped his tea while Bao-yu made conversation on a number of unimportant topics. He told him which household kept the best troupe of players, which had the finest gardens, whose maids were the prettiest, who gave the best parties, and who had the best collection of curiosities or the strangest pets. Jia Yun did his best to keep up with him.
You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is.
You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death!
You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time.
You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words.
You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit:
You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?"
You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered.
You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?"
You should see how strong the great unified force you're resisting is. To remain so stubborn will lead only to your death! Today, we will continue the agenda from the last time. There's no need to waste words. Answer the following question without your typical deceit: Between the years of 1962 and 1965, did you not decide on your own to add relativity to the intro physics course?" "Relativity is part of the fundamental theories of physics," Ye answered. "How can a basic survey course not teach it?" "You lie!" a female Red Guard by his side shouted.
You stick up for the little hussies!
You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more!
You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray?
You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me.
You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you.
You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't!
You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this.
You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!'
You stick up for the little hussies! You don't care about me any more! And which of them am I supposed to ask, pray? They will all take your side against me. You are all under Aroma's thumb, every one of you. I know what goes on here, don't think I don't! Well, you can come along with me to see Her Old Ladyship and Her Ladyship about this. Let them hear how you have cast me off – me that reared you at my own breast – now that you don't need my milk any more, and how you encourage a pack of snotty-nosed little maidservants to amuse themselves at my expense!' She was in tears herself by now, and wept as she cursed.
You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence.
You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher.
You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection.
You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie.
You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation.
You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road.
You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao.
You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands.
You told me many times that your father went into physics because of Einstein's encouragement, and you chose physics because of your father's influence. So, in a way, Einstein can be said to have indirectly been your teacher. And you once felt so proud and lucky to have such a connection. Later, I found out that your father had told you a white lie. He and Einstein had only one very brief conversation. The morning of November 13, 1922, he accompanied Einstein on a walk along Nanjing Road. Others who went on the walk included Yu Youren, president of Shanghai University, and Cao Gubing, general manager of the newspaper Ta Kung Pao. When they passed a maintenance site in the road bed, Einstein stopped next to a worker who was smashing stones and silently observed this boy with torn clothes and dirty face and hands. He asked your father how much the boy earned each day.
You were saying this morning that your head was itchy.
You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.'
You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out.
You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her.
You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money.
You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy!
You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!'
You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed.
You were saying this morning that your head was itchy. As you haven't got anything else to do now, I'll comb it for you.' 'All right,' said Musk, and fetching her toilet-box with the mirror on top she proceeded to take off her ornaments and shake her hair out. Bao-yu took a comb and began to comb it for her. But he had not drawn it more than four or five times through her hair, when Skybright came bursting in to get some more money. Seeing the two of them together, she smiled sarcastically: 'Fancy! Doing her hair already – before you've even drunk the marriage-cup!' Bao-yu laughed. 'Come here!
You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking.
You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are?
You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train.
You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing.
You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks.
You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts.
You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them."
You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said.
You will never be as good at it as criminals, masters of out-of-the-box thinking. "You know how good they are? I once handled a robbery where the criminals managed to steal one car out of a moving train. They reconnected the cars before and after the one they were interested in so that the train got all the way to its destination without anyone noticing. The only tools they used were a length of wire cable and a few steel hooks. Those are the real special ops experts. And someone like me, a criminal cop who has been playing cat and mouse with them for more than a decade, has received the best education and training from them." "Tell us your plan, then," General Chang said. "Otherwise, shut up!"
You would die at the hands of miserable slaves.
You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything.
You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi.
You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair.
You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.'
You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü.
You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China.
You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere.
You would die at the hands of miserable slaves. Besides, the Tartar Emperor is still a child who knows nothing about anything. The Government is in the hands of the all-powerful minister Oboi. Huang and I are both of the opinion that Oboi is at the back of this Ming History affair. The reason they are making such a song and dance about it and pursuing it with such ferocity is that he sees in it a means of breaking the spirit of the Southern gentry.' 'I'm sure you are right,' said Lü. 'When the Manchu troops first came inside the Wall, they had pretty much of a free run in the whole of Northern China. It wasn't till they came south that they found themselves running into resistance everywhere. The scholars in particular, as guardians of Chinese culture, have given them endless trouble.
You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear.
You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here.
You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.'
You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building.
You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do.
You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound!
You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.'
You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself.
You'd better let me scout around a bit first and come for you when the coast is clear. In the meantime you can t hide here, though, because they will shortly be coming in to store the stuff from Nanking here. I'll find somewhere else for you.' He took Jia Rui by the arm, and having first blown the candle out, led him into the courtyard and groped his way round to the underside of the steps which led up to the terrace of the central building. 'This hollow under the steps will do. Crouch down there, and don't make a sound! You can go when I come for you.' Jia Qiang and Jia Rong then went off leaving him to himself. Jia Rui, by now a mere automaton in the hands of his captors, obediently crouched down beneath the steps and was just beginning a series of calculations respecting his present financial predicament when a sudden slosh! signalled the discharge of a slop-pail's stinking contents immediately above his head, drenching him from top to toe with liquid filth and causing him to cry out in dismay --- but only momentarily, for the excrement covered his face and head and caused him to close his mouth again in a hurry and crouch silent and shivering in the icy cold.
You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits.
You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard.
You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan.
You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House.
You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard.
You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement.
You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.'
You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker.
You'd better not waste time jawing, then,' said Bao-yu, and left the young toxophilite to his pursuits. Moving on, without much thinking where he was going, he came presently to the gate of a courtyard. Denser than feathers on the phoenix' tail The stirred leaves murmured with a pent dragon's moan. The multitudinous bamboos and the board above the gate confirmed that his feet had, without conscious direction, carried him to the Naiad's House. Of their own accord they now carried him through the gateway and into the courtyard. The House seemed silent and deserted, its bamboo door-blind hanging unrolled to the ground; but as he approached the window, he detected a faint sweetness in the air, traceable to a thin curl of incense smoke which drifted out through the green gauze of the casement. He pressed his face to the gauze; but before his eyes could distinguish anything, his ear became aware of a long, languorous sigh and the sound of a voice speaking: 'Each day in a drowsy waking dream of love.' Bao-yu felt a sudden yearning for the speaker. He could see her now.
You'll always be a bastard!
You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me.
You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package.
You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift.
You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears.
You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched.
You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window.
You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me.
You'll always be a bastard! When I was detained in the public security section, Luo Xiaosi came to see me. He leaned on the windowsill and found me tied up like a package. Believing that my case was very serious and I might be shot soon, he tossed a box of cigarettes in from the window and said, Brother Er, just a little gift. Then he burst into tears. Luo Xiaosi was a sentimental man, easily touched. I asked him to light a cigarette and hand it to me through the window. He did as I asked, almost dislocating his shoulder to reach me. After that he asked me what else he could do for me.
You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow.
You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow. What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.'
You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow. What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.' Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig.
You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow. What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.' Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens.
You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow. What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.' Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them.
You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow. What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.' Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?'
You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow. What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.' Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards.
You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow. What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.' Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit.
You'll be able to cut some off yourself and roast it first thing tomorrow. What you can't eat yourself you can get the folk in the kitchen here to make salt pork of.' Realizing that there must be some hidden purpose behind all this, Trinket thanked him for the advice and offered to show him the way, whereupon Butcher Qian, leaving one of the carcasses and its two bearers in the kitchen, accompanied him to his room, followed by the other two assistants carrying the second pig. The Manager's quarters in the Imperial Catering Department were not very far from the Imperial kitchens. As soon as they were inside, Trinket ordered a young eunuch to take the two assistants back to the kitchens, with instructions that they were to wait for their master there with the other two, and closed the door after them. 'Master,' said Butcher Qian, speaking in a low voice, 'is there anyone else in this apartment?' Seeing Trinket shake his head, he crouched down over the pig's carcass and gently turned it on its back again so that its legs were pointing upwards. It was now possible to see that the slit-open underbelly of the animal had been drawn together and was being held in place by strips of pig-skin sewn across the slit. It was obvious that something very out of the ordinary must be concealed inside.
You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.'
You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun.
You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault.
You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe.
You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with.
You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.'
You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu.
You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.'
You'll be lisping yourself before you know where you are.' 'How you do pick on one!' said Xiang-yun. 'Always finding fault. Even if you are tho perfect yourthelf, I don't thee why you have to go making fun of everyone elthe. But I can show you thomeone you won't dare to find fault with. I shall certainly think you a wonder if you do.' 'Who's that?' said Dai-yu. 'If you can find any shortcomings in Cousin Bao-chai', said Xiang-yun, 'you must be very good indeed.' 'Oh her,' said Dai-yu coldly.
You'll die if you don't eat or drink.'
You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest.
You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight.
You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing.
You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out:
You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son!
You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?'
You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad.
You'll die if you don't eat or drink.' Granddad's head drooped until it rested on his chest. He seemed to lack the strength to support its weight. He knelt at the top of the dike, holding his head in his hands and sobbing. After a moment, or two, he looked up and cried out: 'Douguan, my son! Is it all over for us?' Father stared wide-eyed and fearfully at Granddad. The glare in his diamondlike pupils embodied the heroic, unrestrained spirit of Grandma, a flicker of hope that shone and lit up Granddad's heart.
You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.'
You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke.
You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall.
You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth.
You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!'
You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees.
You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled.
You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed.
You'll find out why soon enough when you get there.' He hustled him along as he spoke. They had passed round the main hall, Bao-yu still in a state of fluttering apprehensiveness when there was a loud guffaw from a corner of the wall. It was Xue Pan, clapping his hands and stamping his feet in mirth. 'Ho! Ho! Ho! You'd never have come this quickly if you hadn't been told that Uncle wanted you!' Tealeaf, also laughing, fell on his knees. Bao-yu stood there looking puzzled. It was some moments before it dawned on him that he had been hoaxed. Xue Pan was by this time being apologetic — bowing repeatedly and pumping his hands to show how sorry he was: 'Don't blame the lad!' he said.
You'll have to get it yourself.'
You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson.
You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she?
You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!'
You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard.
You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her.
You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her.
You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.'
You'll have to get it yourself.' 'If Aroma's waiting for you, why have you been sitting here gossiping all this time?' said Crimson. 'If I hadn't asked you to go and get it, she wouldn't have been waiting, would she? Lazy little beast!' She left the room and walked out of the gate of Green Delights and in the direction of Bao-chai's courtyard. She was just passing by Drenched Blossoms Pavilion when she caught sight of Bao-yu's old wet-nurse, Nannie Li, coming from the opposite direction and stood respectfully aside to wait for her. 'Where have you been, Mrs Li?' she asked her. 'I didn't expect to see you here.' Nannie Li made a flapping gesture with her hand: 'What do you think, my dear: His Nibs has taken a fancy to the young fellow who does the tree-planting — "Yin" or "Yun" or whatever his name is — so Nannie has to go and ask him in.
You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards.
You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own.
You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.'
You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.)
You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me!
You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li.
You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come.
You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.'
You'll have to take him back again yourself afterwards. You don't want him wandering off on his own. There's no knowing who he might bump into.' (Crimson herself, was the secret hope.) 'Gracious me! I haven't got that much spare time,' said Nannie Li. 'All I've done is just to tell him that he's got to come. I'll send someone else to fetch him in when I get back presently - one of the girls, or one of the older women, maybe.' She hobbled off on her stick, leaving Crimson standing there in a muse, her mission to fetch the tracing-brush momentarily forgotten.
You'll make yourself ridiculous.'
You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole.
You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter.
You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything.
You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu.
You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him.
You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan.
You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's?
You'll make yourself ridiculous.' Once more she rebuked Oriole. Just at that moment Bao-yu walked in, and seeing the state that Jia Huan was in, asked him what was the matter. But Jia Huan dared not say anything. Bao-chai, familiar with the state of affairs, normal in other families, which places the younger brother in fearful subjection to the elder, assumed that Jia Huan was afraid of Bao-yu. She was unaware that Bao-yu positively disliked anyone being afraid of him. 'We are both equally subject to our parents' control,' he would say of himself and Jia Huan. 'Why should I create a greater distance between us by trying to control him myself – especially when I am the wife's son and he is the concubine's? People already talk behind our backs, even when I do nothing.
You're fucking dreaming!"
You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me.
You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard.
You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai.
You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect.
You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy.
You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again.
You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow!
You're fucking dreaming!" The little bastard wailed wa-wa and tried to bite me. But I grabbed him, pinned him to the ground, and held him hard. He frothed at the mouth, cursing me in a mix of Mandarin, Jingpo, and Thai. I talked back in standard Beijing dialect. All of a sudden, he stopped cursing, eyeing the lower part of my body with envy. I looked down and found my little Buddha standing up again. I heard Le Long click his tongue admiringly, "Wow! Want to fuck Le Du's sister?"
You're like my own father. . . .'
You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village.
You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all.
You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway.
You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village.
You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him.
You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour.
You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless.
You're like my own father. . . .' Father watched him push her away and swagger into the shed to mix fodder for the two large black mules who, when we opened our distillery, made us the richest family in the village. Uncle Arhat didn't leave after all. Instead he became our foreman, right up to the day the Japanese confiscated our mules to work on the Jiao-Ping highway. Now Father and the others could hear long-drawn-out brays from the mules they had left behind in the village. Wide-eyed with excitement, he could see nothing but the congealed yet nearly transparent mist that surrounded him. Erect stalks of sorghum formed dense barriers behind a wall of vapour. Each barrier led to another, seemingly endless. He had no idea how long they'd been in the field, for his mind was focused on the fertile river roaring in the distance, and on his memories.
You're our guest.'
You're our guest.' 'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers.
You're our guest.' 'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers. 'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.'
You're our guest.' 'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers. 'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.' Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks.
You're our guest.' 'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers. 'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.' Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust.
You're our guest.' 'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers. 'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.' Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate.
You're our guest.' 'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers. 'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.' Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings.
You're our guest.' 'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers. 'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.' Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him.
You're our guest.' 'Just hearing about the Helmsman has always been an inspiration to me, ' said Whiskers. 'Now that there's a chance to actually see him, I wouldn't miss it for the world.' Because of his extreme weakness his voice was still faint, but there was a flush of excitement on his pallid cheeks. Presently the sound of galloping grew nearer and a party of some ten or so horsemen could be seen approaching in a little cloud of dust. The three foremost of them jumped lightly from their horses while they were still at some distance from the gate. Brother Li and the other leaders went forward to meet them and there was much exchange of handclasps and friendly greetings. Trinket overheard one of the horsemen saying that the Helmsman was waiting somewhere 'ahead' and wanted Brother Li, Big Beaver, and one or two other seniors to come and see him. After standing there some minutes in discussion, six leading members of the Lodge—Brother Li, Big Beaver, Tertius, Father Obscurus, and two others whom Trinket didn't know by name—got on to waiting horses and galloped off with the other riders.
You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself!
You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!"
You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck.
You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off.
You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects.
You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you!
You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that.
You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble."
You're the one who is demeaning me—and yourself! At any rate, I'll always be your daughter!" Mrs. Wang was dumbstruck. By the time she was ready to respond, Wang Qiyao cut her off. "This gentleman has the decency to come by and pay his respects. I would never dream of making any unseemly demands on him—and neither should you! All my life I've had no one to rely on but myself; I make no other claims besides that. I'm sorry to have troubled you to help out during this difficult time, but I promise you that I will repay you for your trouble." Her remarks were directed at her mother, but they were also meant for Kang Mingxun.
You're the one who's asking for trouble.
You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained.
You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you?
You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you!
You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge!
You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard!
You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?'
You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said.
You're the one who's asking for trouble. What gives you the right to curse me like that?' he complained. 'Curse you? I'll goddamn kill you! We're not in a desperate struggle with Japan just so you can go on a looting binge! You bastard, you old bastard! Douguan, where's your gun?' 'It's under the horse's belly,' Father said. Granddad jumped up onto the mountain of stuff and, with a single kick, sent the old man sprawling onto the ground.
You've been had good and proper.'
You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body.
You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath.
You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation.
You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch.
You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?'
You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted.
You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do.
You've been had good and proper.' He kept up the artificial laughter in order to cover up the wriggling of his body. While he was talking and laughing he had managed to draw up his right leg so that he could get his hand on the dagger in his boot and draw it from its sheath. Any slight sound that this operation might have given rise to was masked by his idiotic cachinnation. 'What do you mean?' said the old eunuch. 'How have I been had?' Trinket had to go on talking in order to keep the old man's attention distracted. Any old nonsense would do. 'I could tell there was something funny about that soup the very first day I tasted it, ' he said.
You've no self-respect, that's your trouble.
You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter.
You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you!
You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers!
You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?'
You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly.
You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash!
You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!'
You've no self-respect, that's your trouble. Can't keep away from the gutter. You insist on making yourself disagreeable and then you complain that people are prejudiced against you! Fancy making a fuss like that about losing a few coppers! How much did you lose?' 'One or two hundred,' Jia Huan muttered abjectly. 'All this fuss about one or two hundred cash! And you one of the masters!' She turned to Felicity.
You've opened your eyes now and looked at me.
You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!'
You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak.
You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how.
You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said.
You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death.
You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it.
You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done?
You've opened your eyes now and looked at me. I've won, admit it!' It was agreeable to have won, but it rather took the gloss off his victory that she couldn't speak. He would have liked to open the vital points that would enable her to do so, but he didn't know how. 'Now that your vital points are closed, you can't eat,' he said. 'If they're not opened, you'll just starve to death. I was thinking of opening them for you, but though I did once learn the method, it's such a long while ago that I can't remember it. Do you know how it's done? If you don't know, just lie there perfectly still.
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Your IDs will be deleted. Please leave now.
Your IDs will be deleted. Please leave now. Thank you."
Your IDs will be deleted. Please leave now. Thank you." The two stood up and looked at each other; then glanced around, confused, and left.
Your IDs will be deleted. Please leave now. Thank you." The two stood up and looked at each other; then glanced around, confused, and left. Pan held out his hand to the remaining five, shaking each person's hand in turn.
Your IDs will be deleted. Please leave now. Thank you." The two stood up and looked at each other; then glanced around, confused, and left. Pan held out his hand to the remaining five, shaking each person's hand in turn. Then he said, solemnly, "We are comrades now."
Your coming is most opportune, dear boy.
Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored.
Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?'
Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea.
Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.'
Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences.
Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me.
Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.'
Your coming is most opportune, dear boy. I was beginning to feel most dreadfully bored. Won't you come into my little den, and we can help each other to while away this tedious hot day?' So saying, he called for a servant to take the child indoors, while he himself took Yu-cun by the hand and led him into his study, where his boy served them both with tea. But they had not exchanged half-a-dozen words before one of the servants rushed in to say that 'Mr Yan had come to pay a call.' Shi-yin hurriedly rose up and excused himself: 'I seem to have brought you here under false pretences. I do hope you will forgive me. If you don't mind sitting on your own here for a moment, I shall be with you directly.' Yu-cun rose to his feet too.
Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley.
Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer."
Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice.
Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me.
Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you."
Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly.
Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother."
Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres.
Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother." Ye looked up at the residential apartment building reserved for high-level cadres. Shao Lin had lifted a corner of the curtain to peek down at them.
Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . .
Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road.
Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her.
Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine.
Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion.
Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend.
Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep.
Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him.
Your father-in-law . . . going to give me a big black mule . . . Ignoring his mumbling, she swung her leg over the donkey's back and turned her face, brushed by the winds of spring, towards the sorghum field south of the road. She knew that the young sedan bearer was watching her. Struggling to wrench free of this unknown passion, she had a dim vision of a new and unfamiliar broad road stretching out ahead of her, covered with sorghum seeds as red as rubies, the ditches on either side filled with crystal-clear sorghum wine. As she moved down the road, her imagination coloured the genuine article until she could not distinguish between reality and illusion. Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily.
Your honour . . . don't hit me . . .
Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps.
Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something.
Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant.
Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village.
Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.'
Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction.
Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek.
Your honour . . . don't hit me . . . Please don't hit me . . . your honour . . .' he mumbled, reeling from the slaps. The Japanese said something. Chestnut Wool Cap swept the hat off his head and bowed, then turned back, the smile on his face gone in an instant. He shoved Pocky Cheng and said with a scowl, 'We want to see all the sandal makers in the village. You lead the way.' Concerned about the dung basket he'd left on the wall, Pocky Cheng instinctively cocked his head in that direction. A bayonet that shone like snow flashed past his cheek. Quickly concluding that his life was worth more than a dung basket and spade, he turned his head back and set out for the village on his bandy legs.
Your mistress is awake.'
Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired.
Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape.
Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him.
Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?'
Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu.
Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl!
Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.'
Your mistress is awake.' Having shouted for Nightingale, the three guardians of morality retired. 'What do you mean by coming into people's rooms when they're asleep?' said Dai-yu, smiling up at Bao-yu as she sat on the bed's edge patting her hair into shape. At the sight of those soft cheeks so adorably flushed and the starry eyes a little misted with sleep a wave of emotion passed over him. He sank into a chair and smiled back at her: 'What was that you were saying just now before I came in?' 'I didn't say anything,' said Dai-yu. Bao-yu laughed and snapped his fingers at her: 'Put that on your tongue, girl! I heard you say it.' While they were talking to one another, Nightingale came in.
Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death.
Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well.
Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley.
Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer."
Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice.
Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me.
Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you."
Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly.
Your mother bears no responsibility for your father's death. She was a victim as well. Your father clung to his own faith in a manner that was not healthy and walked all the way down a blind alley. He abandoned his responsibility to his family and caused you and your mother to suffer." "You have no right to speak of my father," Ye said, anger suffusing her voice. "This is between my mother and me. It has nothing to do with you." "You're right," Shao Lin's husband said coldly. "I'm only passing on a message from your mother."
Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this.
Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.'
Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket.
Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman.
Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much.
Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad.
Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you.
Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy.
Your nature is a very different one from my own, and I must admit that I am not at all happy about this. In taking you on as my apprentice, it's more the interests of the Society than anything else that I have in mind.' 'From now on I'll do my best to change,' said Trinket. 'It's easier for the earth to leave its moorings than for a man to change his nature,' said the Helmsman. 'You won't be able to change very much. On the other hand you're still young and comparatively unformed; and so far you don't seem to have done anything particularly bad. In future you'll just have to keep reminding yourself all the time to do as I tell you. I believe in being very strict with my apprentices, so if I find that you have been breaking the Society's rules or plotting mischief or doing anything really bad, I shall kill you without mercy. And remember: I can kill you any time, as easily as breaking an egg.'
Your son is young, but he has great ambition.
Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me.
Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard.
Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode.
Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard!
Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard.
Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good.
Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt.
Your son is young, but he has great ambition. He took the opportunity to fling dirt at me. After hearing this, the man grabbed his son and beat the shit out of the little bastard. I didn't leave until I witnessed the whole episode. When Chen Qingyang heard this, she commented, Wang Er, you're a bastard! Actually I'm not always a bastard. Now that I have a wife and family, I have learned a lot about how to be good. After finishing the cigarette, I drew her to me, fondled her breasts skillfully for a while, and then wanted to take off her skirt. She said, No rush.
Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag.
Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag. No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat.
Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag. No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat. Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room.
Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag. No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat. Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room. A glazed wine crock rested on the bar, its ladle hanging from the rim.
Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag. No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat. Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room. A glazed wine crock rested on the bar, its ladle hanging from the rim. A fat old man was sprawled on the kang.
Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag. No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat. Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room. A glazed wine crock rested on the bar, its ladle hanging from the rim. A fat old man was sprawled on the kang. Yu Zhan'ao recognised him as the Korean dog butcher they called Gook.
Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag. No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat. Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room. A glazed wine crock rested on the bar, its ladle hanging from the rim. A fat old man was sprawled on the kang. Yu Zhan'ao recognised him as the Korean dog butcher they called Gook. He had seen Gook once at the market in Ma Hamlet.
Yu Zhan'ao darted into the doorway beneath the tattered tavern flag. No inner walls separated the shacks, and a bar made of adobe bricks divided the room in two, the inner half of which was furnished with a brick kang, a stove, and a large vat. Two rickety tables with scarred tops and a few scattered narrow benches constituted the furnishings in the outer half of the room. A glazed wine crock rested on the bar, its ladle hanging from the rim. A fat old man was sprawled on the kang. Yu Zhan'ao recognised him as the Korean dog butcher they called Gook. He had seen Gook once at the market in Ma Hamlet. The man could slaughter a dog in less than a minute, and the hundreds of dogs that lived in Ma Hamlet growled viciously when they saw him, their fur standing straight up, though they kept their distance.
Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend.
Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep.
Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him.
Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily.
Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was.
Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm.
Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern.
Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him.
Yu Zhan'ao followed her with his eyes until she rounded a bend. Feeling suddenly weary, he pushed his way through the sorghum and returned to the sacred altar, where he collapsed like a toppled wall and fell into a sound sleep. Later, as the red sun was disappearing in the west, his eyes snapped open, and the first things he saw were sorghum leaves, stems, and ears of grain that formed a thick blanket of purplish red above him. He draped his rain cape over his shoulders and walked out of the field as a rapid breeze on the road caused the sorghum to rustle noisily. He wrapped the cape tightly around him to ward off the chill, and as his hand brushed against his belly he realised how hungry he was. He dimly recalled the three shacks at the head of the village where he had carried the woman in the sedan chair three days ago, and the tattered tavern flag snapping and fluttering in the raging winds of the rainstorm. So hungry he could neither sit still nor stand straight, he strode towards the tavern. Since he had been hiring out for the Northeast Gaomi Township Wedding and Funeral Service Company for less than two years, the people around here wouldn't recognise him. He'd get something to eat and drink, find a way to do what he'd come to do, then slip into the sorghum fields, like a fish in the ocean, and swim far away.
Yu Zhan'ao recognised him as the Korean dog butcher they called Gook.
Yu Zhan'ao recognised him as the Korean dog butcher they called Gook. He had seen Gook once at the market in Ma Hamlet.
Yu Zhan'ao recognised him as the Korean dog butcher they called Gook. He had seen Gook once at the market in Ma Hamlet. The man could slaughter a dog in less than a minute, and the hundreds of dogs that lived in Ma Hamlet growled viciously when they saw him, their fur standing straight up, though they kept their distance.
Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened.
Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up.
Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning.
Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night.
Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows:
Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir.
Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you.
Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.'
Yu-cun accepted the silver and the clothes with only the most perfunctory word of thanks and without, apparently, giving them a further moment's thought, for he continued to drink and laugh and talk as if nothing had happened. It was well after midnight before they broke up. After seeing Yu-cun off, Shi-yin went to bed and slept without a break until the sun was high in the sky next morning. When he awoke, his mind was still running on the conversation of the previous night. He thought he would write a couple of introductory letters for Yu-cun to take with him to the capital, and arrange for him to call on the family of an official he was acquainted with who might be able to put him up; but when he sent a servant to invite him over, the servant brought back word from the temple as follows: 'The monk says that Mr Jia set out for the capital at five o'clock this morning, sir. He says he left a message to pass on to you. He said to tell you, "A scholar should not concern himself with almanacs, but should act as the situation demands," and he said there wasn't time to say good-bye.' So Shi-yin was obliged to let the matter drop.
Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates.
Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses.
Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—'
Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him.
Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you.
Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are.
Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it.
Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead.
Yu-cun drained the cup, then, surprisingly, sighed: 'Don't imagine the drink is making me boastful, but I really do believe that if it were just a question of having the sort of qualifications now in demand, I should stand as good a chance as any of getting myself on to the list of candidates. The trouble is that I simply have no means of laying my hands on the money that would be needed for lodgings and travel expenses. The journey to the capital is a long one, and the sort of money I can earn from my copying is not enough—' 'Why ever didn't you say this before?' said Shi-yin interrupting him. 'I have long wanted to do something about this, but on all the occasions I have met you previously, the conversation has never got round to this subject, and I haven't liked to broach it for fear of offending you. Well, now we know where we are. I am not a very clever man, but at least I know the right thing to do when I see it. Luckily, the next Triennial is only a few months ahead. You must go to the capital without delay.
Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound.
Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window.
Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features.
Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself,
Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man!
Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby!
Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that.
Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about.
Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound. Having now finished picking her flowers, this anonymous member of the Zhen household was about to go in again when, on some sudden impulse, she raised her head and caught sight of a man standing in the window. His hat was frayed and his clothing threadbare; yet, though obviously poor, he had a fine, manly physique and handsome, well-proportioned features. The maid hastened to remove herself from this male presence; but as she went she thought to herself, 'What a fine-looking man! But so shabby! The family hasn't got any friends or relations as poor as that. It must be that Jia Yu-cun the master is always on about. No wonder he says that he won't stay poor long.
Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining.
Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said.
Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.'
Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door.
Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea.
Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink.
Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited.
Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal:
Yu-cun made no polite pretence of declining. 'Your kindness is more than I deserve,' he said. 'I accept gratefully.' And he accompanied Shi-yin back to the study next door. Soon they had finished their tea. Wine and various choice dishes were brought in and placed on the table, already laid out with cups, plates, and so forth, and the two men took their places and began to drink. At first they were rather slow and ceremonious; but gradually, as the conversation grew more animated, their potations too became more reckless and uninhibited. The sounds of music and singing which could now be heard from every house in the neighbourhood and the full moon which shone with cold brilliance overhead seemed to increase their elation, so that the cups were emptied almost as soon as they touched their lips, and Yu-cun, who was already a sheet or so in the wind, was seized with an irrepressible excitement to which he presently gave expression in the form of a quatrain, ostensibly on the subject of the moon, but really about the ambition he had hitherto been at some pains to conceal: 'In thrice five nights her perfect O is made, Whose cold light bathes each marble balustrade.
Yu-cun rose to his feet too.
Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir.
Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.'
Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room.
Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window.
Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was.
Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden.
Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her.
Yu-cun rose to his feet too. 'Please do not distress yourself on my account, sir. I am a regular visitor here and can easily wait a bit.' But by the time he had finished saying this, Shi-yin was already out of the study and on his way to the guest-room. Left to himself, Yu-cun was flicking through some of Shi-yin's books of poetry in order to pass the time, when he heard a woman's cough outside the window. Immediately he jumped up and peered out to see who it was. The cough appeared to have come from a maid who was picking flowers in the garden. She was an unusually good-looking girl with a rather refined face: not a great beauty, by any means, but with something striking about her. Yu-cun gazed at her spellbound.
Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight.
Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags!
Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble!
Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner.
Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate.
Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left.
Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight.
Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet:
Yu-cun saw her turn back and, at once assuming that she had taken a fancy to him, was beside himself with delight. What a perceptive young woman she must be, he thought, to have seen the genius underneath the rags! A real friend in trouble! After a while the boy came in again and Yu-cun elicited from him that the visitor in the front room was now staying to dinner. It was obviously out of the question to wait much longer, so he slipped down the passage-way at the side of the house and let himself out by the back gate. Nor did Shi-yin invite him round again when, having at last seen off his visitor, he learned that Yu-cun had already left. But then the Mid Autumn festival arrived and, after the family convivialities were over, Shi-yin had a little dinner for two laid out in his study and went in person to invite Yu-cun, walking to his temple lodgings in the moonlight. Ever since the day the Zhens' maid had, by looking back twice over her shoulder, convinced him that she was a friend, Yu-cun had had the girl very much on his mind, and now that it was festival time, the full moon of Mid Autumn lent an inspiration to his romantic impulses which finally resulted in the following octet: 'Ere on ambition's path my feet are set, Sorrow comes often this poor heart to fret.
Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born.
Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune.
Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist.
Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company.
Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly.
Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir.
Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?'
Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin.
Yu-cun was a native of Hu-zhou and came from a family of scholars and bureaucrats which had, however, fallen on bad times when Yu-cun was born. The family fortunes on both his father's and mother's side had all been spent, and the members of the family had themselves gradually died off until only Yu-cun was left There were no prospects for him in his home town, so he had set off for the capital, in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately he had got no further than Soochow when his funds ran out, and he had now been living there in poverty for a year, lodging in this temple and keeping himself alive by working as a copyist. For this reason Shi-yin saw a great deal of his company. As soon as he caught sight of Shi-yin, Yu-cun clasped his hands in greeting and smiled ingratiatingly. 'I could see you standing there gazing, sir. Has anything been happening in the street?' 'No, no,' said Shi-yin. 'It just happened that my little girl was crying, so I brought her out here to amuse her.
Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties.
Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side.
Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party.
Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence.
Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over.
Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way.
Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room.
Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated.
Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated. Everything else was simply transient flashes of light and shadow.
Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!"
Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties.
Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side.
Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party.
Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence.
Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over.
Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way.
Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room.
Zhang Yonghong, who understood the magnitude of the splendor Wang Qiyao was describing, exclaimed, "I'm so envious!" Zhang Yonghong introduced Wang Qiyao to all of her boyfriends and invited her to all kinds of parties. These were mostly parties for young people, and, knowing her own place, Wang Qiyao would usually sit off to one side. Nevertheless, her elegance would still add a touch of distinction to the party. Barring the occasional glance, people didn't pay her any attention, but everyone was aware that there was a "Miss Shanghai" in their presence. On occasion there might even be a few people eagerly awaiting her arrival, not realizing that she had been sitting in the corner all along—she sat there alone until the music stopped and the show was over. Wang Qiyao was always well dressed and elegant; she was never awkward and never got in the way. She was an ornament, a painting on the wall to adorn the living room. The painting was done in somber hues, with a dark yellow base; it had true distinction, and even though the colors were faded, its value had appreciated.
Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person.
Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry.
Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one.
Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian.
Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study.
Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze.
Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went.
Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking.
Zhen Shi-yin himself was by nature a quiet and totality unambitious person. He devoted his time to his garden and to the pleasures of wine and poetry. Except for a single flaw, his existence could, indeed, have been described as an idyllic one. The flaw was that, although already past fifty, he had no son, only a little girl, just two years old, whose name was Ying-lian. Once, during the tedium of a burning summer's day, Shi-yin was sitting idly in his study. The book had slipped from his nerveless grasp and his head had nodded down onto the desk in a doze. While in this drowsy state he seemed to drift off to some place he could not identify, where he became aware of a monk and a Taoist walking along and talking as they went. 'Where do you intend to take that thing you are carrying?' the Taoist was asking. 'Don't you worry about him!' replied the monk with a laugh.
the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . .
the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather.
the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness.
the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot.
the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on.
the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky.
the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river.
the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river.
the ladle of Ursa Major (signifying death), the basket of Sagittarius (representing life); Octans, the glass well, missing one of its tiles; the anxious Herd Boy (Altair), about to hang himself; the mournful Weaving Girl (Vega), about to drown herself in the river. . . . Uncle Arhat had been overseeing the work of the family distillery for decades, and Father scrambled to keep up with him as he would his own grandfather. The weak light of the kerosene lamp bored a five-yard hole in the darkness. When water flowed into the halo of light, it was the cordial yellow of an overripe apricot. But cordial for only a fleeting moment, before it flowed on. In the surrounding darkness the water reflected a starry sky. Father and Uncle Arhat, rain capes over their shoulders, sat around the shaded lamp listening to the low gurgling of the river. Every so often they heard the excited screech of a fox calling to its mate in the sorghum fields beside the river. Father and Uncle Arhat sat quietly, listening with rapt respect to the whispered secrets of the land, as the smell of stinking river mud drifted over on the wind.